WEEKLY ENOTE |
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Jan. 17, 2020
Dear Village Family,
Last Sunday we began “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rather than explore a single text, we are trying to look at each Gospel as a whole to discern the unique picture of Jesus that emerges. In other words, it is like watching a movie and rather than focusing on a single scene, we lift up the message from the whole movie. Last week we considered the message from Mark. If you missed that, check it out on our website or download the podcast here: https://www.villagepres.org/peoplesay.html.
This Sunday I turn to the Gospel of Matthew. To prepare for that, let me ask you a question. Who do you admire? Who are the people you look to who inspire and instruct you in living a good life, a faithful life? In a recent study, boys, ages 10-19, were asked what traits society values most in boys. There were a lot of macho responses, but only 2% of the respondents said honesty and morality. I wondered who their role models were.
This is a question that concerns Matthew. He knows that we all need examples of what it looks like to be faithful. We are instructed by how others live their lives, and it is very important who you choose to inspire you.
Be safe today, and we can talk more about this on Sunday.
Shalom,
Tom
Dear Village Family,
Last Sunday we began “Who Do People Say That I Am?” Rather than explore a single text, we are trying to look at each Gospel as a whole to discern the unique picture of Jesus that emerges. In other words, it is like watching a movie and rather than focusing on a single scene, we lift up the message from the whole movie. Last week we considered the message from Mark. If you missed that, check it out on our website or download the podcast here: https://www.villagepres.org/peoplesay.html.
This Sunday I turn to the Gospel of Matthew. To prepare for that, let me ask you a question. Who do you admire? Who are the people you look to who inspire and instruct you in living a good life, a faithful life? In a recent study, boys, ages 10-19, were asked what traits society values most in boys. There were a lot of macho responses, but only 2% of the respondents said honesty and morality. I wondered who their role models were.
This is a question that concerns Matthew. He knows that we all need examples of what it looks like to be faithful. We are instructed by how others live their lives, and it is very important who you choose to inspire you.
Be safe today, and we can talk more about this on Sunday.
Shalom,
Tom
