Turning Point
Today, Pastor Henry talked about the turning point which can be described as a time in our lives marked by the making of a serious commitment which changes our life. Disciples of Jesus have turning points in their lives. We looked at the case of Saul in
Acts 9:1-31 where he had an encounter with the risen Christ and was changed. He saw a blinding light and couldn't see for 3 days. During this time, he became changed by God's spirit.
When did you encounter the Risen Christ and what effect did it have on your life?
Labels: growth, journey
Your Spiritual Journey
Today, we began a new series at MCC about our spiritual journey and how we go from being searchers to followers, a process called discipleship. Pastor Jason talked about
Galatians 1:11-21 where Paul is talking about his past as a Pharisee and how God, in His grace, called him out of that to become one of the church's most effective missionaries. He was looking for God in rules and regulations but it was the wrong direction.
The handout we were given outlines 7 possible steps in discipleship: Not interested, Curiously seeking, Searching assertively, Faith commitment, Experiencing new life, Grwoing in Community and Living Missionally. Where are you on your spiritual journey?
Labels: growth
Risen!
Today, Pastor Henry read the Easter story found in
John 20:1-18 where we see the different reactions of Mary Magdalene, Peter and John to the empty tomb. Dead bodies don't just move - Mary naturally concluded that someone had taken the body. Later when she was crying near the tomb, the risen Jesus came to her and asked why she was crying. When she recognized Him, she believed He was risen and her outlook changed. Now she knew, as do we when we believe in the Resurrection, that this life here on earth is not all there is to it and death is not final.
Who or what are you looking for this Easter?
Labels: Easter
