life in the wilderness
jan. 2-april 17, 2022
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Three decades after the ministry of Jesus, life was chaotic for Christians in the Roman empire. Serious earthquakes occurred. Christians became scapegoats for the disastrous fire that destroyed much of Rome, and as a result were rounded up and put to death by the most horrific means. A Jewish revolt was put down by the Roman Army, leaving the temple in Jerusalem destroyed again. During this tumultuous time, someone we call Mark wrote the first Gospel. He tells the story that changes the world. In this series, we will travel with Mark from the beginning to the resurrection. Life 2000 years after Jesus remains chaotic, but perhaps this story will change us. Mark bears witness that there can be abundant life even in the wilderness.
Jan. 2 Let’s Start At the Beginning - Rev. Tom Are Jan. 9 Beloved Children of the Living God - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka Jan. 16 Will We Ever Get Out of Here? - Rev. Tom Are Jan. 23 Why Did He Choose These Guys? - Rev. Tom Are Jan. 30 Holy Friendship - Rev. Tom Are Feb. 6 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner - Rev. Tom Are Feb. 13 Do You See What I See? - Rev. Tom Are Feb. 20 In Herod's Court - Rev. Hallie Hottle Feb. 27 Jesus Really Wants Us to See - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka March 6 The Problem With Being Right - Rev. Tom Are March 13 Time to Move Beyond Book Learning - Rev. Tom Are March 20 Eternal Life is Not Bold Enough - Rev. Tom Are March 27 Are Smart People More Holy? - Rev. Tom Are April 3 Jesus and the Poor - Guest preacher Rev. Jimmie Hawkins Rev. Hawkins is director of the Presbyterian Church’s office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. April 10 Parade Time - Rev. Tom Are April 17 He’s Not Here, But I Know Where You Can Find Him - Rev. Tom Are |
