Uncomfortable S2 - Day 19
on November 9th, 2023
in the book of Revelation we see a temple scene that holds a great multitude of people who are praising God forever, singing the same refrain over and over. This multitude is said to come from every tongue and nation, which means from every ethnicity, every country, and even every language group. This vast gathering is the culmination of the eschatology and a scene from heaven.But what it does not... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 18
on November 8th, 2023
In the New Testament, we see that Paul demands active unity in the church. This unity joins different ethnic groups because of their common bond in Christ. In essence, Paul proclaims that a new humanity is formed in Christ. (Rom 4; Gal. 3-4; Col. 3; Eph. 2)He insists that the primary identity of Christians is that they have a first and profound identity that comes from being IN Christ. Therefore, ... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 17
on November 7th, 2023
While many ethnic groups appear in scripture, one distinct group repeatedly appears. The Cushites occur in the Hebrew Bible more than 50 different times. In English translations, it is often translated as “Cush,” but sometimes as “Nubia” or “Ethiopia.” Cush was a powerful Black African kingdom located along the Nile River, just south of Egypt.Cushites were active players in the geopolitics and eco... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 16
on November 6th, 2023
We have many examples of diversity within the stories and characters of the Old and New Testaments. As it has always been, the world then was multi-ethnic, and the biblical characters reflected that.While many of the characters in scripture are Semitic (and thus looked like modern-day inhabitants of that geography), the story often includes individuals or groups from a wide variety of ethnicities.... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 15
on November 5th, 2023
All people were created in God’s image. It is really that simple. The story of creation gives us an understanding that everyone who God has created has been imbued with God’s own image, and that image is not only excellent but reflective of God’s values. Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - End of Week 2
on November 4th, 2023
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. Read More
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