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Introduction: Introduction: Three Advantages of Being Single: (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) You're Saved from CERTAIN TROUBLES. (1 Cor 7:26-28) You're Saved from DISTRACTION. (1 Cor 7:29-38) Matthew 22:30 – For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. You're Saved from OBLIGATION. (1 Cor 7:39-40) Matthew 19:10 – The disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! AUDIO TRANSCRIPT 00:37-00:41Open up those Bibles to 1 Corinthians and chapter 7.00:44-00:49And while we do, I'm just going to ask that you would just pause with me here.00:49-00:58You pray for me, that I will communicate God's word as I should, clearly and accurately and straightforwardly.00:58-01:03I will pray for you, that your heart would be open to receive what God wants to teach us today.01:03-01:06All right, so let's just take a moment and pray.01:10-01:19Father, be glorified through the proclamation of Your Word, through receiving Your Word and being doers of Your Word.01:20-01:23Be glorified in all things, we pray in Jesus' name.01:24-01:41And all of God's people said, "Amen." Several years ago, a friend of mine told me about this single friend that he has who was sitting home one day and got a phone call.01:42-02:10The phone rang, he picked it up, and he's like, "Hello?" And the voice on the other end said, "Hi, would you be interested in meeting a lot of exciting available singles in your area?" And the man said, "I got enough problems." It's funny, but that's really the heart of this passage that we're looking at today.02:14-02:23See, in 1 Corinthians 7, we've seen that marriage is a gift, and God has given married people a wedding present that they are to use appropriately.02:25-02:29And we've seen that for some people, being single is a gift.02:32-02:37But each one brings their own set of issues.02:38-02:47And the Corinthians were writing to Paul, asking for counsel, and Paul was writing this letter back to them, giving them counsel.02:48-02:50Look at verse 25.02:52-03:15Paul says, "Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy." You see, he says, "Now concerning." We saw that again back in chapter 7 verse 1.03:15-03:20It seems that Paul was going through a list of things that they brought up.03:20-03:21He goes, "Okay, let me tell you about this.03:22-03:32Okay, now let me tell you about this issue you brought up." It's kind of a Q&A format, and he says the next subject here is the betrothed.03:32-03:35Some translations say virgins.03:35-03:38He's talking to the singles.03:41-03:42All the single ladies.03:44-04:08that song? Get your hand up. I studied that dance this week and I was going to do it for you, but I looked at myself in the mirror and I do not dance like Beyonce. So maybe Maybe some other time.04:12-04:17But last week we saw Pastor Taylor talked about commitment.04:17-04:19That was in the previous passage, commitment.04:20-04:22Trust God where He has you, right?04:22-04:24Bloom where you are planted.04:27-04:30And I was thinking about that through the context of the whole passage.04:31-05:08Paul's talking about marriage and sexuality and singles issues, and then he talks about contentment, and then in this passage he's addressing the singles. Like why that flow? Why did he insert contentment right in the middle of that? And I think it's because there are certain aspects of being single that make it hard to be content. And here's what I mean by that. I think especially in the church there difficulties in being single.05:09-05:13Because I mean, think about it, in church, marriage is exalted.05:15-05:19In church, you see many godly marriages.05:20-05:28You sit and you watch infant dedications, and I think for singles there's a real sense of FOMO, right?05:30-05:35So this passage we're looking at today, mostly, is for the single people.05:37-05:53And if you're tempted to be like, "Oh, this ain't for me, I'm tuning out." I would say, "You are forbidden to tune out of this message." We expect our single people to sit through series on marriage, series on parenting.05:54-06:00We're like, "You need to listen to this, you need to listen to this, you know married people, so you should listen to this." You know single people, all right?06:01-06:05And maybe the Lord will open a door for you to be able to encourage them with some things in here.06:05-06:06All right?06:07-06:09So if I see you tuning out, I'm gonna throw a Bible at you.06:12-06:12All right?06:12-06:18So Paul says here, don't worry, it'll be a soft cover, not like a MacArthur study Bible or anything.06:19-06:28But Paul says here, I have no command for the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.06:28-06:29We talked about this before.06:30-06:38All Paul is saying here is the Lord, Jesus Christ, did not specifically address these singles issues during His earthly ministry.06:38-06:41It wasn't...being single is not a moral issue.06:42-06:45Jesus didn't really go into depth in addressing this.06:46-06:46Right?06:48-07:03He says, "I don't have a quote for you from Jesus." When it comes to divorce, Paul said, "I got quotes for you from Jesus about divorce." Jesus was crystal on that, but I don't have a quote from Jesus really about these aspects of being single.07:03-07:08But Paul's like, "Hey, you can trust me." Right?07:09-07:24And he goes on in this passage to say, "It's good to be single." Actually, he says it's in many ways better to be single.07:24-07:27It's wiser to be single.07:29-07:37Right now the singles among us might have heard that last statement and thought, "What's so great about being single?07:39-07:40What's so great about it?07:42-07:44What is it, the loneliness?07:46-07:47Is that what's so great about it?07:49-07:54Is it the stigma that people put on you, like, "Oh, you're single.07:54-07:58What's wrong with you?" Is that the great part of being single, Pastor Jeff?08:00-08:05Is it going to the soda shop, Pastor Jeff, and eating the wet walnut sundae by yourself?08:12-08:14Is it all the people that try to play Cupid?08:15-08:16Is that the great part?08:17-08:21You know, I got this co-worker, it'd be great for you.08:22-08:24Both of his teeth are really clean," and whatever.08:28-08:30I can't wait to meet him.08:32-08:33Is that the great part, Pastor Jeff?08:34-08:35Is it the FOMO, Pastor Jeff?08:36-08:36Is it?08:36-08:38What's the great part, Pastor Jeff?08:39-08:40What's the great part?08:41-08:46Well, this is what the Lord said, okay?08:46-08:49This isn't Jeff's opinion, this is God's opinion.08:49-08:52So on your outline, I want you to jot some things down.08:53-08:55Here's three advantages of being single.08:55-08:57All right, three advantages of being single.09:01-09:03Oh, right, sorry.09:10-09:11I beg your pardon.09:12-09:13I have a disclaimer.09:17-09:20I have been happily married since 2002.09:27-09:32Despite what Paul says about singleness, I am very thankful for my beautiful, talented, and intelligent wife.09:33-09:35I acknowledge that I married up.09:36-09:40Her presence daily enhances my life in every way.09:41-09:46And then it says at the bottom, you better read this and sound convincing, love Aaron.09:47-09:48(congregation laughing)09:57-09:58I am thankful to be married.10:01-10:05That was what God had for me, but God might not have that for you.10:06-10:07All right, he gives different gifts to different people.10:08-10:11So if you're single, here's three advantages of being single.10:11-10:15Number one, write this down, you're saved from certain troubles.10:16-10:19You're saved from certain troubles.10:22-10:25And here's the point, I'm gonna give you the heads up and we're gonna see it in the text.10:25-10:34What Paul's saying here is there are troubles married people have that single people do not have, okay?10:34-10:36That's why the word certain is in there.10:37-10:40Not, save from all troubles, everybody's got troubles, okay?10:40-10:41Everybody's got troubles.10:41-10:47But there are certain troubles that married people have that single people have the luxury of not having, all right?10:48-10:53And he gives them in two categories, and the first one is present distress.10:53-10:57You can write that down on your outline underneath number one, distress.10:57-10:58Look at verse 26.11:00-11:13Paul says, "I think that in view of the present distress, It is good for a person to remain as he is, obviously, or as she is.11:14-11:15Okay, what's the distress?11:15-11:16What's the distress?11:16-11:21Well, some translations translate that violence.11:22-11:23Violence.11:24-11:28It's just simply hardships of living in a violent world.11:29-11:37And Paul's like, "Hey, hey, the world's a violent place, so it's probably better, single that you're not married for that reason.11:38-11:49See for the Corinthians, about 15 years after they would have received this letter, they endured horrible persecution that lasted for 200 years.11:51-11:52And I think Paul knew that.11:53-11:55Like, the world's a violent place.11:58-12:00But see, this principle isn't just for them.12:01-12:05I mean, isn't the world a violent and evil place today?12:06-12:08I mean, do I really have to sell you on that?12:09-12:14I mean, look at all the school shootings and sex trafficking, all the wars.12:15-12:20I wrote this before the events of yesterday, the events of yesterday happened.12:21-12:21The wars.12:23-12:33The war for your kids, all the gay and transgender stuff pushed in schools, the persecution for simply believing the Bible, Charlie Kirk, remember him?12:36-12:44So I would ask you, church, when Paul talks about violence to the Corinthians in our day, are we getting better or are we getting worse?12:45-12:46Which is it?12:48-12:54Can you really turn on the news and be like, oh yeah, there was violence back in that day, but I think things are pretty safe now, right?12:54-12:55Could you say that?12:56-12:57Of course not.12:59-13:01And I was thinking about this a lot this past week.13:02-13:05What era of human history was perfectly safe?13:06-13:07To have a wife and kids.13:08-13:09Is there any?13:09-13:27Can you point to an era and be like, "Yeah, this was the sweet spot right here in human history that it was…everything was safe." You see, such violence has extra implications if you have a spouse.13:28-13:32If you have a spouse, many times you also eventually have children.13:35-13:38Such violence has implications for spouse and kids, right?13:39-13:43What I mean is, look, I'm not afraid of being attacked personally.13:43-13:43I'm not.13:44-13:44Like, whatever.13:46-13:52I mean, somebody doesn't like the sermon and they slip past security and come up and shoot me or whatever.13:52-13:53Okay, whatever.13:53-13:54See you in heaven.13:56-14:03But I've got a wife and kids, and the thought of them being in danger is terrifying to me.14:04-14:08To think that they're in danger and I can't protect them and I can't be there.14:11-14:12That's what Paul's talking about here.14:13-14:20You see, if I suffer, whatever, but if they suffer, that is way more painful than any suffering that I can endure.14:22-14:30That's why Paul says there in verse 26, he says, "Remain as he is." That's better.14:30-14:32"Remain as he is." He clarifies that though.14:32-14:33Look, he clarifies.14:33-14:34Look at verse 27.14:36-14:39He says, "Are you bound to a wife?14:40-14:41Do not seek to be free.14:41-14:42Are you free from a wife?14:44-14:50Do not seek a wife." He says, "Married, stay married.14:50-14:51Single stay single.14:52-14:53Did you get a divorce?14:53-14:55Stay as you are.14:58-15:06He's saying singles might be wise to pump the brakes on getting married in view of just how violent the world is.15:08-15:08You see that?15:09-15:11There's a second category of trouble.15:11-15:12We saw the presence of stress.15:13-15:14The next one is that worldly troubles.15:15-15:16Look at verse 28.15:16-15:17This is a little different though.15:18-15:26Verse 28, he says, "But if you do marry, you have not sinned.15:27-15:31And if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned.15:32-15:39Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that." Stop there.15:40-15:41There's worldly troubles.15:42-15:53I mean, he says, "A marriage isn't sin, obviously." He goes, "But it brings trouble." There's conflict within marriage, right?15:54-16:00He already addressed there's conflict that comes from outside, but there's also conflict that comes from the inside.16:01-16:07What I mean is, you know, I have to deal with my own sin issues.16:08-16:09I am incredibly selfish.16:15-16:21I can be incredibly prideful, and I can be horribly irritable.16:25-16:27I got those issues going on.16:28-16:36Now, I get married and I got to deal with my wife's sin issues.16:36-16:38I mean, not my wife.16:38-16:43I mean, but you see the point.16:45-16:47You got your sin issues, whoever you marry is going to have sin issues.16:48-16:52The potential for misery in marriage is worse than for singles.16:53-16:58Like yeah, singles are going to deal with their own sin, married people, the amount of sin just doubled in the home.17:03-17:07people get married thinking it's going to fix everything, right?17:08-17:22People get married thinking, you know, "I have these physical urges, and if I just get married, all those urges are going to be fixed." It's not always true, right?17:23-17:25Or people are like, "I'm incredibly lonely.17:26-17:32I'm just so lonely, and if I get married, I won't be lonely." That's not always true either.17:37-17:40Sometimes these things just get worse, right?17:41-17:48Desire for intimacy gets worse when you have a spouse you want to be with but is unresponsive.17:50-17:53Loneliness gets worse when you live with someone who resents you.17:57-18:02So if you're single and you're on the fence, "Should I get married?18:03-18:05Maybe I'll wait till the end of the sermon to decide.18:05-18:11What should I do?" If you're single, "Oh, I wish I had a string.18:11-18:43My previous church, I had a string of marriage counseling sessions I was going through, and I so wish, single people, that I could take you into these marriage counseling sessions and have you sit in the corner and just watch." That would make up your mind for you because you would walk out of there going, "I am so thankful that I don't got to deal with that." Potential for misery in marriage is worse than the potential for misery in singles.18:43-18:44That's what Paul's saying.18:46-18:53I mean even if conflict isn't the big issue, I mean there's plenty of other worldly troubles, right?18:56-18:58like sickness, for example.19:00-19:04I mean, I remember back when I was single, and that was a difficult season in my life.19:06-19:08But do you know what's harder than being single?19:10-19:12You know what's harder is watching a sick wife suffer.19:13-19:13That's harder.19:14-19:20You know what's harder than being single is watching a sick child that you've prayed for for decades not get better.19:21-19:22That's harder than being single.19:24-19:26Now this is Paul's whole point here.19:26-19:27Look, life is hard.19:27-19:28Life is hard for everyone.19:29-19:31I mean, the Bible is crystal on that.19:31-19:38Life is hard for everyone, but getting married invites other elements of trouble.19:40-19:42The world is violent, my wife is violent.19:42-19:45Single people are saved from that.19:47-19:49I guess that's number one.19:49-19:53Number two, three advantages of being single, you're safe from certain troubles.19:53-19:55Number two, you're safe from distraction.19:57-19:58You're safe from distraction.20:01-20:07Marriage brings distraction, and he gives two ways that it does.20:07-20:15First of all, you lose your perspective on priorities, and second of all, you get distracted by the duty of taking care of a family, right?20:15-20:16So let's talk about these.20:17-20:17Let's break them down.20:19-20:21One distraction, losing perspective on priorities.20:21-20:25Look at verse 29, he says, "This is what I mean, brothers.20:27-20:29The appointed time has grown very short.20:30-20:41From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none." You've got to read it in its context.20:42-20:47If you pull that verse out of its context, you're thinking it says something way different than it does, okay?20:48-20:50So you've got to listen to the rest of us.20:50-21:00He is not saying…He is not saying…everybody say, "Not saying." He is not saying, "Detach from your wife." He's not saying that at all.21:00-21:02The context makes it clear what He is saying.21:02-21:20Look, verse 30, He goes, "And those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it.21:21-21:28For the present form of this world is passing away." See, what's he saying?21:28-21:29Look at the context.21:30-21:37Mourning, rejoicing, stuff, doing business, that's all earth stuff.21:39-21:39Right?21:39-21:43That is all stuff for here and now.21:45-21:57Paul's saying, "Don't live as if this is all there is." You realize so many people live as if they are going to be here forever, and you're not.21:58-21:59None of us are.22:03-22:05That's what Paul's talking about here.22:05-22:09You're mourning, you're going through a hard time, it's temporary.22:10-22:12You're not going to be mourning in heaven over that.22:12-22:14Oh, and you're rejoicing, you had the greatest day of your life?22:14-22:17Okay, that's not going to mean anything in heaven.22:18-22:18Right?22:19-22:20Oh, you're worried about your stuff?22:20-22:21He ain't taking it with you.22:22-22:24Earthly dealings, you're not going to be doing that in heaven.22:26-22:27It's all earth stuff.22:30-22:43And then he says, "Life as we know it on earth, it's all passing away, including marriage." I mean, all of these things in his list, he's saying these things all look different in light of eternity.22:44-22:48And don't let these things distract you from the big picture.22:49-22:50Do you know what the big picture is?22:52-22:59The big picture is you were created by God to spend a certain amount of time on this earth.23:04-23:09But you were born with a sinful nature we inherited from the first man.23:12-23:15You were born with a nature to rebel against your Creator.23:17-23:20Not to do what He wants you to do, but to do whatever you want to do.23:20-23:23You're selfish too, just like me.23:25-23:28And someday you're going to stand before that God who created you.23:29-23:32That God that you've rebelled against, someday you're going to stand before Him.23:33-23:37He just sang about what kind of God He is.23:37-23:38Holy forever.23:39-23:46You rebellious sinner are going to stand before the holy God that you rebelled against.23:49-23:58You deserve the worst that He could give you, which is hell, eternal separation from Him.23:59-24:07But because He loves you so much, He sent His Son to die on the cross on your behalf, to take your sin penalty on Himself.24:08-24:16When Jesus was on the cross, God was pouring out His wrath on Jesus, the wrath that I deserve and the wrath that you deserve.24:17-24:21Then Jesus rose from the dead so that we too can have the promise of eternal life.24:22-24:23That is the big picture.24:25-24:28So whether you buy or sell, you had a great day, a horrible day.24:28-24:34you get married or not, you're going to stand before a God who is going to judge you.24:35-24:38But if you are in Christ, there is no condemnation.24:39-24:40You are not guilty.24:40-24:41You are forgiven.24:43-24:44No sin will ever be held against you.24:44-24:45That is the big picture.24:45-24:55And Paul is saying, "Do not let the stuff of the earth, including marriage, distract you from that." He's just simply putting things into perspective.24:58-24:58Right?24:59-25:02Even marriage is not eternal.25:02-25:05Jesus said this in Matthew 22.25:06-25:18He says, "For in the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven." Marriage is a "for now on earth" thing.25:20-25:20Right?25:20-25:21not for heaven.25:23-25:24We have it for now on earth.25:25-25:25Why?25:25-25:27For partnership, right?25:28-25:31For pleasure, for procreation.25:34-25:39All the purposes that marriage fulfill, those purposes aren't going to exist in heaven.25:40-25:44We're not going to need them fulfilled the way that they're fulfilled on earth.25:46-25:52I was thinking about this this week and I thought back to my days in elementary school.25:55-26:05I remember there were kids that would go skiing over the weekend and then they'd come to school on Monday.26:06-26:07Some of you remember this?26:07-26:09They'd come to school on Monday with their winter jacket on.26:09-26:11Remember what they still had hanging on their winter jacket?26:13-26:15Your lift pass, remember that?26:15-26:16They'd walk in.26:21-26:22(groans)26:27-26:29What'd you do over the weekend, Joey?26:33-26:35It was such a badge of honor.26:37-26:38You're like, why are you making fun of him?26:38-26:39Because I was so jealous.26:40-26:41That's why.26:43-26:46It was such a badge of honor, wasn't it, to walk into school.26:48-26:50You're not laughing because you were those kids, weren't you?26:52-26:54You were those ski lift tag kids.26:59-27:01I kind of laugh because you know what?27:02-27:05That lift tag was very useful for a time, wasn't it?27:06-27:09I mean, when you're skiing, that thing is super useful.27:09-27:11It has great purpose.27:11-27:16"Oh, you're skiing, it has great purpose." But then when you show up at school, what is it?27:16-27:18It's just a piece of garbage hanging from your coat.27:20-27:21It doesn't mean anything.27:22-27:24Like, dude, you don't need that.27:24-27:26You don't need to ride the lift to the cafeteria.27:29-27:31You don't need the ski tag.27:32-27:34And that's really, same thing with marriage.27:35-27:38Like, hey, married, I got a beautiful wife, she's awesome.27:38-27:45It's like, yes, but you're not going to need a wife in heaven, because every relationship is going to be perfect.27:50-27:53Paul's saying what he says in Colossians 3 too, right?27:53-27:57Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.27:59-28:02Don't let marriage distract you from your spiritual life.28:03-28:42Don't let marriage make you lose perspective on your priorities? Because it does. There are people, there are some people here that work more on their marriage than they do on their personal walk with Jesus Christ. That's a problem. That's backwards. If you worked more on your personal walk with Jesus Christ, things in your marriage would get a whole lot better. But marriage distracts us from focusing on eternity because marriage, as God's Word tells us, divides our interests.28:44-28:45Look at verse 32.28:49-28:52Paul says, "I want you to be free from anxieties.28:55-29:00The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord." How to please the Lord.29:01-29:06But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife.29:08-29:09And his interests are divided.29:11-29:20And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit.29:20-29:27But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.29:29-29:36Any single people can serve Jesus undistracted because the single person only has one set of cares.29:37-29:39The married person is divided.29:40-29:41That's what he's saying.29:41-29:47The married person says, "I really do want to serve Christ.29:47-29:58I really do want to give everything to Jesus, but I also have this God-given responsibility to take care of my family.30:00-30:07My interests are divided." So, singles better.30:09-30:11You're like, "Man, that sounds legalistic." Look at verse 35.30:13-30:38Paul says, "I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord." See that's exactly what Paul is saying here, he says, "I'm not being legalistic." He says, "This is for your benefit." But don't think that married people are second-class citizens.30:41-30:41Right?30:42-30:55Verse 36, he says, "If anyone thinks he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed, if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes.30:55-30:57Let them marry, it is no sin.30:58-32:31But whoever is firmly established in his heart, being under no necessity, but having his desires under control and has determined this in his heart, to keep her as his betrothed, he will do well. So then he who marries his betrothed does well, and he who refrains from marriage will do even better." You're like, "What is he talking about here?" This would have made way more sense to the original audience of this letter. Understand here, Paul is talking specifically here to fathers of unmarried daughters. The fathers had decision-making power in the matter of marriage for their daughters. Like, well that sounds very weird. Not really. Even today, I mean, isn't there the custom of when you want to get married to a woman, don't you go to her father and ask for her hand in marriage? Where do you think that comes from. Right? Same principle. But understand, Paul's just, once again, even in that, he's laying out the same thing he's been saying through this whole chapter, specifically through this whole passage. He goes, "If they get married, great. And if they remain single," He's like, "That's even better.32:32-32:39It's even better." Paul says here in this section that when it comes to serving Jesus, single people have an advantage.32:42-32:54Now, understand, single people, single people understand before you go out and get your ski tag, understand he's not saying single people are more spiritual than married people.32:54-32:55He is not saying that.32:56-33:02Single people are not automatically more devoted to Jesus than married people.33:02-33:04He is not saying that.33:04-33:11You're like, "Well, what is he saying?" He's saying single people have the greater potential in their service to Jesus Christ.33:16-33:17All right?33:17-33:46people, consider how much of your resources goes to just taking care of your family, right? How much time does your family require? How much money do you spend on your family? How much energy does your family get? And the answer is Because they get all of all the above, right?33:49-34:04And Paul here is simply saying, "Single people, you have tremendous opportunity, capacity, and potential to serve Christ because you're saved from the distractions that come from having to take care of a family." Right?34:04-34:05Single people?34:07-34:07Single people?34:08-34:12You want to spend extra time in prayer and the Word today?34:13-34:30You can do that without a bunch of little people running up to you going...and you're like, "I fed you yesterday." Well, you've got to feed them today too.34:31-34:33Single people don't got to worry about that.34:34-34:36Single people, you want to go on a mission trip?34:37-34:42You know what, this Vision Appalachia thing, I'm about that, I'm gone.34:42-34:44I'm going to talk to Bob Brown, I'm gone.34:44-34:46Single people can do that, like at the drop of a hat.34:47-34:51Or hey, next trip to Thailand, I am there.34:52-34:53No problem.34:53-35:00Single people can do that because you don't have to factor in the schedules of several other people.35:02-35:02Right?35:04-35:17Single people, you're like, "Oh, it's a prayer service tonight at church." You don't have to worry if you're going to miss it because your spouse is working late or Joey has yet another lacrosse tournament.35:20-35:21That's like the fifth one today.35:24-35:26Single people don't got to worry about that.35:26-35:27That's all Paul's saying here.35:29-35:35Oh, and P.S., history is full of single people that God has used mightily.35:37-35:39I read about a whole bunch of them this past week.35:40-35:44I don't have time to get into all of them, but I will mention one.35:44-35:47How about Paul, right?35:48-36:12Paul himself being single allowed Paul the opportunity to evangelize the Roman world and write holy Spirit-inspired letters that guide, encourage, and bless the churches even until today." So I guess Paul being single adds quite a bit of credibility to this Spirit-inspired truth that he wrote.36:12-36:14He says, "Hey, are you single?36:15-36:21You're saved from a lot of distractions." All right, three advantages of being single.36:21-36:22You're saved from certain troubles.36:23-36:24You're safe from distraction.36:24-36:26Number three, you're safe from obligation.36:28-36:31One more, you're safe from obligation.36:33-36:36Paul says a wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives.36:38-36:46But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.36:48-36:52Yet in my judgment, she is happier if she remains as she is.36:55-36:57And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.36:59-37:00I love that last statement.37:01-37:16Paul's like, 'cause you know that people are gonna be reading this and hearing this like, "Oh, come on, Paul, that's just your opinion." And he's like, "Yeah, I think I have the Holy Spirit too." So you're saved from obligation.37:16-37:22Paul says, "If your spouse dies, You can marry another believer.37:24-37:38Paul says, "Yet you'll be happier to stay single." But, Paul says, "Once you marry, you are bound as long as your spouse lives." He's talking about the obligation to the marriage.37:41-37:57The most important choice you will ever make for however long you have on the earth, the The most important choice is whether or not you are going to turn from your sin and turn to Jesus Christ and receive Him as your Lord and Savior.37:57-37:59That is the most important choice you will ever make.38:00-38:03Do you know what the second most important choice is that you will ever make?38:04-38:06Is the person that you decide to marry.38:11-38:12Because there's no going back.38:14-38:15At least not in God's eyes.38:16-38:17There's no going back.38:18-38:20It's more important than choosing a college major.38:20-38:23It's more important than choosing a career.38:24-38:26It's more important than choosing a tattoo.38:29-38:33More important than all these, who you marry, because it's a covenant before God.38:33-38:36It's a sacred thing in the eyes of God.38:36-38:47In the eyes of God, you're bound for life, and Paul's reminding, hey, when you're bound to a spouse, there is no more liberty that comes with being single.38:51-38:58You know, in Matthew chapter 19, Jesus was talking about marriage and divorce and adultery.38:58-39:03He was being challenged, and we've talked about that passage even very recently.39:04-39:12And Jesus gave his teaching on what it means to be married and defining divorce and adultery and all of that.39:12-39:18Well, the disciples heard all this, and this was their response to Jesus.39:18-39:24After hearing the Lord teach about marriage, this is what the disciples said in response to Jesus.39:25-39:41The disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of a man with his wife, it's better not to marry." Go back and read that whole passage, and you'll see they got it.39:42-39:44They were not rebuked for this statement.39:45-40:03Jesus is like, "Yeah, but not everybody can receive that, but yeah, they got it." Marriage is not for everyone, but there is a special wisdom and dedication that single people are gifted, right?40:04-40:06Our worship team would make their way back up front.40:13-40:22Single people, do you have the gift of being single?40:23-40:24Do you have that gift?40:28-40:32You're like, "You know, I really think this might be God's gift for me, being single." Is that you?40:32-40:34Well, I want to say something to you.40:34-40:38On the authority of the Word of God, it is not inferior to being married.40:39-40:46In fact, God says very clearly, in a lot of ways, it is better.40:49-40:55But for those of you who are single and you're struggling to know, "Do I have the gift?40:55-40:57I'm not sure if I have the gift.40:57-41:12What does God have for me?" Today I just want you to consider the benefits that the Word of God laid out, that there are troubles, distractions, and obligations that you're going to be saved from.41:13-41:14Let's pray.41:15-41:48in heaven, we thank you for your Word. And I know this can be a touchy and emotional subject, but I thank you. I thank you for the tone in which you inspired Paul to communicate this, that it wasn't some hard-nosed, snarky, legalistic thing at all, but just an objective look at reality.41:51-41:52God, You give gifts.41:52-41:53Your Word is so clear.41:53-42:10You give gifts to each one of us, and for some, Father, You've given the gift of singleness, and I pray a special blessing on those that You have so set aside for specific types of ministry that married people are unable to do.42:11-42:28Father, for the single people here maybe who are struggling, not sure if it's their gift, I just ask, Father, that you would maybe use this message to give them direction on what it is exactly you do have for them.42:30-42:47For the rest of us, Father, show us how we can love and encourage our single brothers and sisters without making them feel like they're on a second tier path because according to your word, it's kind of the opposite.42:49-42:53Give us wisdom, Father, in all these things we ask in Jesus' name, amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 7:25-40What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Give some examples of “troubles” that come in marriage (internal and external) that single people are spared.How exactly are single people able to serve Jesus without “divided interests” (1 Cor 7:33)?What are some ways the church can reach single people for discipleship (without allowing it to become just a “match-making ministry”)?BreakoutPray for one another.

Send us a textJesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18We exist to help people become fully engaged followers of Jesus.A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. Mark 1:40-45Jesus was indignant. Mark 1:413 Lessons for Going out:1. Recognition2. ResponseHe reached out his hand and touched the man. Mark 1:413. RiskJesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Mark 1:45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong. When he first arrived, he ate with the Gentile believers, who were not circumcised. But afterward, when some friends of James came, Peter wouldn't eat with the Gentiles anymore. He was afraid of criticism from these people who insisted on the necessity of circumcision. As a result, other Jewish believers followed Peter's hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. Galatians 2:11-13 NLT1. Familiarity Breeds Comfort.2. Fear keeps us captive.3. Inertia is a powerful force.4. Don't have to wait till you're perfect.Discussion Questions:What's something you used to think was totally normal until you wentto someone else's house and realized… nope, that's just my family?How can being an “insider” in church become a spiritual danger?Have you ever caught yourself “blocking traffic” spirituallycomfortable but not moving?When Jesus saw the leper, He didn't just notice, He felt. What'ssomething happening around you right now that stirs emotions?How do you personally fight the pull toward comfort or routine faith?Jesus risked His reputation and comfort for people on the outside.What “risk” might obedience to God look like for you right now?What step could you take this week to movefrom spectator to servant? Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today's message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” Matthew 5:43–45Jesus continues to deepen and clarify His call to His new command to love of others. The love to which He calls us is radical, total, and can be very challenging at first. He calls us to move far beyond the Old Testament understanding of justice by commanding that we love everyone, including those who persecute us. This call to love is not an option but a command. It's a requirement for every Christian.In implementing this command, Jesus gives us not only the command itself but also offers some very practical advice on how we can achieve this depth of love. He says that we should not only love our enemies but that we should pray for them when they persecute us. First of all, an “enemy” is one who tries to inflict some form of harm on us and, generally speaking, sins against us. The common response to these experiences is to defend ourselves and fight back. So the first step is to reject any such temptation. As Jesus said in the Gospel passage prior to this one, “offer no resistance to one who is evil.”Today's Gospel passage takes us even further. The practical advice our Lord gives is to “pray for those who persecute you.” This command not only requires that you reject the temptation to “get back” at a person or even to simply “resist” what they do to us. You must now pray for them. Praying for someone who sins against you is an act of the greatest charity and generosity. And it's a very practical way to imitate the abundant mercy of God. For that reason, praying for your persecutors radically transforms you interiorly and makes you holy. In a sense, the evil another does to you has the potential to be transformed into a gift given to you, because it gives you an opportunity to return prayer for an injury inflicted. And that is a very real and practical gift we must embrace by this new command of our Lord.Reflect, today, upon those for whom this new commandment calls you to pray. Whose sin has inflicted some hurt or injury upon you or your family? Who do you hold a grudge toward? Whoever comes to mind, commit yourself to deep and sustained prayer for that person. Pray often for them and continue that prayer for as long as the persecution continues. Doing so will transform any and every attempted malice issued toward you into grace for them and holiness for you.My Lord of abundant mercy, Your command to pray for those who persecute me was first lived by You to perfection. You prayed for those who crucified You as You hung upon the Cross. Give me the grace I need to not only forgive but to also pray for those who have and continue to try to inflict harm upon me. Give me a heart so filled with mercy that every sin committed against me is transformed into love and my own holiness of life. Jesus, I trust in You.Image:  The Sermon on the Mount, via Web Gallery of ArtSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

John 4:14-45Jesus teaches that our spiritual life requires inward baptism and transformation beyond outward forms of worship.Understanding scripture requires seeking the spiritual sense behind the physical languageJesus breaks social barriers by speaking with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's wellThe woman recognizes Jesus as a prophet when he reveals knowledge of her complicated pastTrue worship happens "in spirit and truth" rather than at specific physical locationsJesus plainly declares "I am he" when the woman mentions the coming MessiahThe Samaritan woman becomes an evangelist, bringing her village to meet JesusBelievers ultimately testify: "We have heard for ourselves and know this is truly the Savior"Jesus teaches that his spiritual food is doing God's willThe fields are already "ripe for harvesting" as people come to believeThe hour is coming and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.A complete list of our podcasts, organized into topics, is available on our website.To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit ohioyearlymeeting.org. Any who might be interested in joining any of the Ohio Yearly Meeting Zoom online studies should check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. All are welcome!We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes. Contact us through our website.

Luke 6:39-45Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;then you will see clearlyto remove the splinter in your brother's eye.“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Luke 6:39-45Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;then you will see clearlyto remove the splinter in your brother's eye.“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Luke 6:39-45Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;then you will see clearlyto remove the splinter in your brother's eye.“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Luke 6:39-45Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;then you will see clearlyto remove the splinter in your brother's eye.“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Reading ISirach 27:4-7When a sieve is shaken, the husks appear;so do one's faults when one speaks.As the test of what the potter molds is in the furnace,so in tribulation is the test of the just.The fruit of a tree shows the care it has had;so too does one's speech disclose the bent of one's mind.Praise no one before he speaks,for it is then that people are tested.Reading II1 Corinthians 15:54-58Brothers and sisters:When this which is corruptible clothes itself with incorruptibilityand this which is mortal clothes itself with immortality,then the word that is written shall come about:            Death is swallowed up in victory.                        Where, O death, is your victory?                        Where, O death, is your sting?The sting of death is sin,and the power of sin is the law.But thanks be to God who gives us the victorythrough our Lord Jesus Christ.Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters,be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord,knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.GospelLuke 6:39-45Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,'when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye?You hypocrite!  Remove the wooden beam from your eye first;then you will see clearlyto remove the splinter in your brother's eye.“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.”

Homily by Father Olek Stirrat Mount Gambier Catholic ParishLuke 6:39-45Jesus told a parable to his disciples: ‘Can one blind man guide another? Surely both will fall into a pit? The disciple is not superior to his teacher; the fully trained disciple will always be like his teacher. Why do you observe the splinter in your brother's eye and never notice the plank in your own? How can you say to your brother, “Brother, let me take out the splinter that is in your eye,” when you cannot see the plank in your own? Hypocrite! Take the plank out of your own eye first, and then you will see clearly enough to take out the splinter that is in your brother's eye. ‘There is no sound tree that produces rotten fruit, nor again a rotten tree that produces sound fruit. For every tree can be told by its own fruit: people do not pick figs from thorns, nor gather grapes from brambles. A good man draws what is good from the store of goodness in his heart; a bad man draws what is bad from the store of badness. For a man's words flow out of what fills his heart.'The Gospel of the Lord.R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” Matthew 5:43–45Jesus continues to deepen and clarify His call to His new command to love of others. The love to which He calls us is radical, total, and can be very challenging at first. He calls us to move far beyond the Old Testament understanding of justice by commanding that we love everyone, including those who persecute us. This call to love is not an option but a command. It's a requirement for every Christian.In implementing this command, Jesus gives us not only the command itself but also offers some very practical advice on how we can achieve this depth of love. He says that we should not only love our enemies but that we should pray for them when they persecute us. First of all, an “enemy” is one who tries to inflict some form of harm on us and, generally speaking, sins against us. The common response to these experiences is to defend ourselves and fight back. So the first step is to reject any such temptation. As Jesus said in the Gospel passage prior to this one, “offer no resistance to one who is evil.”Today's Gospel passage takes us even further. The practical advice our Lord gives is to “pray for those who persecute you.” This command not only requires that you reject the temptation to “get back” at a person or even to simply “resist” what they do to us. You must now pray for them. Praying for someone who sins against you is an act of the greatest charity and generosity. And it's a very practical way to imitate the abundant mercy of God. For that reason, praying for your persecutors radically transforms you interiorly and makes you holy. In a sense, the evil another does to you has the potential to be transformed into a gift given to you, because it gives you an opportunity to return prayer for an injury inflicted. And that is a very real and practical gift we must embrace by this new command of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon those for whom this new commandment calls you to pray. Whose sin has inflicted some hurt or injury upon you or your family? Who do you hold a grudge toward? Whoever comes to mind, commit yourself to deep and sustained prayer for that person. Pray often for them and continue that prayer for as long as the persecution continues. Doing so will transform any and every attempted malice issued toward you into grace for them and holiness for you. My Lord of abundant mercy, Your command to pray for those who persecute me was first lived by You to perfection. You prayed for those who crucified You as You hung upon the Cross. Give me the grace I need to not only forgive but to also pray for those who have and continue to try to inflict harm upon me. Give me a heart so filled with mercy that every sin committed against me is transformed into love and my own holiness of life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured images above: The Sermon on the Mount By Sebastiano Ricci, via Web Gallery of Art

Luke 9:37-45Jesus is exasperated by the disciples "unbelief" as they try to deliver a boy from demonic oppression. Jesus has given us his power and authority, and looks for faith in his followers to "do the stuff" of the Kingdom of God.

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” Matthew 5:43–45Jesus continues to deepen and clarify His call to His new command to love of others. The love to which He calls us is radical, total, and can be very challenging at first. He calls us to move far beyond the Old Testament understanding of justice by commanding that we love everyone, including those who persecute us. This call to love is not an option but a command. It's a requirement for every Christian.In implementing this command, Jesus gives us not only the command itself but also offers some very practical advice on how we can achieve this depth of love. He says that we should not only love our enemies but that we should pray for them when they persecute us. First of all, an “enemy” is one who tries to inflict some form of harm on us and, generally speaking, sins against us. The common response to these experiences is to defend ourselves and fight back. So the first step is to reject any such temptation. As Jesus said in the Gospel passage prior to this one, “offer no resistance to one who is evil.”Today's Gospel passage takes us even further. The practical advice our Lord gives is to “pray for those who persecute you.” This command not only requires that you reject the temptation to “get back” at a person or even to simply “resist” what they do to us. You must now pray for them. Praying for someone who sins against you is an act of the greatest charity and generosity. And it's a very practical way to imitate the abundant mercy of God. For that reason, praying for your persecutors radically transforms you interiorly and makes you holy. In a sense, the evil another does to you has the potential to be transformed into a gift given to you, because it gives you an opportunity to return prayer for an injury inflicted. And that is a very real and practical gift we must embrace by this new command of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon those for whom this new commandment calls you to pray. Whose sin has inflicted some hurt or injury upon you or your family? Who do you hold a grudge toward? Whoever comes to mind, commit yourself to deep and sustained prayer for that person. Pray often for them and continue that prayer for as long as the persecution continues. Doing so will transform any and every attempted malice issued toward you into grace for them and holiness for you. My Lord of abundant mercy, Your command to pray for those who persecute me was first lived by You to perfection. You prayed for those who crucified You as You hung upon the Cross. Give me the grace I need to not only forgive but to also pray for those who have and continue to try to inflict harm upon me. Give me a heart so filled with mercy that every sin committed against me is transformed into love and my own holiness of life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar.

18NOV2022 COR LITÚRGICA: VERDE 33ª Semana do Tempo Comum | Sexta-feira Evangelho (Lc 19,45-48) — Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. — Minhas ovelhas escutam minha voz, eu as conheço e elas me seguem. (Jo 10,27) — Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Lucas. — Glória a vós, Senhor. Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. — Palavra da Salvação. — Glória a vós, Senhor!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

05JAN2022 COR LITÚRGICA: BRANCO Quarta-feira depois da Epifania Evangelho (Mc 6,45-52) — O Senhor esteja convosco. — Ele está no meio de nós. —Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Marcos. — Glória a vós, Senhor. Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. — Palavra da Salvação. — Glória a vós, Senhor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Marcos – Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles, andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca. E o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. – Palavra da salvação.

Primeira Leitura: 1 João 4,11-18 Leitura da primeira carta de São João – 11Caríssimos, se Deus nos amou assim, nós também devemos amar-nos uns aos outros. 12Ninguém jamais viu a Deus. Se nos amamos uns aos outros, Deus permanece conosco, e seu amor é plenamente realizado entre nós. 13A prova de que permanecemos com ele, e ele conosco, é que ele nos deu o seu Espírito. 14E nós vimos, e damos testemunho, que o Pai enviou o seu Filho como Salvador do mundo. 15Todo aquele que proclama que Jesus é o Filho de Deus, Deus permanece com ele, e ele com Deus. 16E nós conhecemos o amor que Deus tem para conosco e acreditamos nele. Deus é amor: quem permanece no amor permanece com Deus, e Deus permanece com ele. 17Nisto se realiza plenamente o seu amor para conosco: em nós termos plena confiança no dia do julgamento, porque, tal como Jesus, nós somos neste mundo. 18No amor não há temor. Ao contrário, o perfeito amor lança fora o temor, pois o temor implica castigo, e aquele que teme não chegou à perfeição do amor. – Palavra do Senhor. Salmo Responsorial: 71(72) As nações de toda a terra / hão de adorar-vos, ó Senhor! 1. Dai ao rei vossos poderes, Senhor Deus, / vossa justiça ao descendente da realeza! / Com justiça ele governe o vosso povo, / com equidade ele julgue os vossos pobres. – R. 2. Os reis de Társis e das ilhas hão de vir / e oferecer-lhe seus presentes e seus dons; / e também os reis de Seba e de Sabá / hão de trazer-lhe oferendas e tributos. / Os reis de toda a terra hão de adorá-lo, / e todas as nações hão de servi-lo. – R. 3. Libertará o indigente que suplica / e o pobre ao qual ninguém quer ajudar. / Terá pena do indigente e do infeliz / e a vida dos humildes salvará. – R. Evangelho: Marcos 6,45-52 Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Louvai o Senhor Jesus, todos os povos, / aceito pela fé no mundo inteiro! (1Tm 3,16) – R. Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Marcos – Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles, andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca. E o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. – Palavra da salvação.

Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido.

Primeira Leitura: 1 Macabeus 4,36-37.52-59 Leitura do primeiro livro dos Macabeus – 36Naqueles dias, Judas e seus irmãos disseram: “Nossos inimigos foram esmagados. Vamos purificar o lugar santo e reconsagrá-lo”. 37Todo o exército então se reuniu e subiu ao monte Sião. 52No vigésimo quinto dia do nono mês, chamado Casleu, do ano cento e quarenta e oito, levantaram-se ao romper da aurora 53e ofereceram um sacrifício, conforme a Lei, sobre o novo altar dos holocaustos que haviam construído. 54O altar foi novamente consagrado ao som de cânticos, acompanhados de cítaras, harpas e címbalos, na mesma época do ano e no mesmo dia em que os pagãos o haviam profanado. 55Todo o povo prostrou-se com o rosto em terra para adorar e louvar a Deus, que lhes tinha dado um feliz triunfo. 56Durante oito dias, celebraram a dedicação do altar, oferecendo com alegria holocaustos e sacrifícios de comunhão e de louvor. 57Ornaram com coroas de ouro e pequenos escudos a fachada do templo. Reconstruíram as entradas e os alojamentos, nos quais colocaram portas. 58Grande alegria tomou conta do povo, pois fora reparado o ultraje infligido pelos pagãos. 59De comum acordo com os irmãos e toda a assembleia de Israel, Judas determinou que os dias da dedicação do altar fossem celebrados anualmente com alegres festejos, no tempo exato, durante oito dias, a partir do dia vinte e cinco do mês de Casleu. – Palavra do Senhor. Salmo Responsorial: 1Cr 29 Queremos celebrar o vosso nome glorioso. 1. Bendito sejais vós, ó Senhor Deus, † Senhor Deus de Israel, o nosso pai, / desde sempre e por toda a eternidade! – R. 2. A vós pertencem a grandeza e o poder, † toda a glória, esplendor e majestade, / pois tudo é vosso: o que há no céu e sobre a terra! – R. 3. A vós, Senhor, também pertence a realeza, † pois sobre a terra, como rei, vos elevais! / Toda glória e riqueza vêm de vós! – R. 4. Sois o Senhor e dominais o universo, † em vossa mão se encontra a força e o poder, / em vossa mão tudo se afirma e tudo cresce! – R. Evangelho: Lucas 19,45-48 Aleluia, aleluia, aleluia. Minhas ovelhas escutam minha voz, / eu as conheço e elas me seguem (Jo 10,27). – R. Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas – Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. – Palavra da salvação.

Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas – Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. – Palavra da salvação.

Evangelho (Lc 19,45-48) — O Senhor esteja convosco. — Ele está no meio de nós. — Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Lucas. — Glória a vós, Senhor. Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. — Palavra da Salvação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amigocatolico/message

33ª Semana do Tempo Comum | Sexta-feira Evangelho (Lc 19,45-48) Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. — Palavra da Salvação.

Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar.

Fizestes da casa de Deus um antro de ladrões. + Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo São Lucas 19, 45-48 Naquele tempo: 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: 'Está escrito: 'Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões.' 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. Palavra da Salvação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decioneves/message

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” Matthew 5:43–45Jesus continues to deepen and clarify His call to His new command to love of others. The love to which He calls us is radical, total, and can be very challenging at first. He calls us to move far beyond the Old Testament understanding of justice by commanding that we love everyone, including those who persecute us. This call to love is not an option but a command. It's a requirement for every Christian.In implementing this command, Jesus gives us not only the command itself but also offers some very practical advice on how we can achieve this depth of love. He says that we should not only love our enemies but that we should pray for them when they persecute us. First of all, an “enemy” is one who tries to inflict some form of harm on us and, generally speaking, sins against us. The common response to these experiences is to defend ourselves and fight back. So the first step is to reject any such temptation. As Jesus said in the Gospel passage prior to this one, “offer no resistance to one who is evil.”Today's Gospel passage takes us even further. The practical advice our Lord gives is to “pray for those who persecute you.” This command not only requires that you reject the temptation to “get back” at a person or even to simply “resist” what they do to us. You must now pray for them. Praying for someone who sins against you is an act of the greatest charity and generosity. And it's a very practical way to imitate the abundant mercy of God. For that reason, praying for your persecutors radically transforms you interiorly and makes you holy. In a sense, the evil another does to you has the potential to be transformed into a gift given to you, because it gives you an opportunity to return prayer for an injury inflicted. And that is a very real and practical gift we must embrace by this new command of our Lord.Reflect, today, upon those for whom this new commandment calls you to pray. Whose sin has inflicted some hurt or injury upon you or your family? Who do you hold a grudge toward? Whoever comes to mind, commit yourself to deep and sustained prayer for that person. Pray often for them and continue that prayer for as long as the persecution continues. Doing so will transform any and every attempted malice issued toward you into grace for them and holiness for you.My Lord of abundant mercy, Your command to pray for those who persecute us was first lived by You to perfection. You prayed for those who crucified You as You hung upon the Cross. Give me the grace I need to not only forgive but to also pray for those who have and continue to try to inflict harm upon me. Give me a heart so filled with mercy that every sin committed against me is transformed into love and my own holiness of life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2021 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Evangelho (Mc 6,45-52) Santa Rafaela Maria, rogai por nós Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. — Palavra da Salvação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido.

Homilia da Quarta-feira depois da Epifania. Evangelho (Mc 6,45-52) Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. — Palavra da Salvação.

Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração’. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar.

Homilia da 33ª Semana do Tempo Comum. Evangelho (Lc 19,45-48) Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. — Palavra da Salvação.

Evangelho (Lc 19,45-48) Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no Templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no Templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. — Palavra da Salvação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pe-jose-vicente/message

Evangelho: Lucas 19,45-48 - Proclamação do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo segundo Lucas – Naquele tempo, 45Jesus entrou no templo e começou a expulsar os vendedores. 46E disse: “Está escrito: ‘Minha casa será casa de oração'. No entanto, vós fizestes dela um antro de ladrões”. 47Jesus ensinava todos os dias no templo. Os sumos sacerdotes, os mestres da Lei e os notáveis do povo procuravam modo de matá-lo. 48Mas não sabiam o que fazer, porque o povo todo ficava fascinado quando ouvia Jesus falar. – Palavra da salvação.

Evangelho (Mc 6,45-52) — O Senhor esteja convosco. — Ele está no meio de nós. — PROCLAMAÇÃO do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo + segundo Marcos. — Glória a vós, Senhor. Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido. — Palavra da Salvação. — Glória a vós, Senhor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cassiordl/message

Depois de saciar os cinco mil homens, 45Jesus obrigou os discípulos a entrarem na barca e irem na frente para Betsaida, na outra margem, enquanto ele despedia a multidão. 46Logo depois de se despedir deles, subiu ao monte para rezar. 47Ao anoitecer, a barca estava no meio do mar e Jesus sozinho em terra. 48Ele viu os discípulos cansados de remar, porque o vento era contrário. Então, pelas três da madrugada, Jesus foi até eles andando sobre as águas, e queria passar na frente deles. 49Quando os discípulos o viram andando sobre o mar, pensaram que era um fantasma e começaram a gritar. 50Com efeito, todos o tinham visto e ficaram assustados. Mas Jesus logo falou: “Coragem, sou eu! Não tenhais medo!” 51Então subiu com eles na barca, e o vento cessou. Mas os discípulos ficaram ainda mais espantados, 52porque não tinham compreendido nada a respeito dos pães. O coração deles estava endurecido.

Time to Set SailReview from last week: 1) The Bible blurs the line between the physical and non-physical worlds.2) Rich images from Biblical poetry are rooted in images from earlier Biblical narratives. That is how metaphor works in the Bible. You need the narratives to understand the poetic images and the images reveal deeper meaning in to those narratives. - Bible Project Genesis 1:6-10 – God separates the waters above from the waters below and then brings land up out of the water.Genesis 7:11-12 – Waters above and below again cover the land.Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; all your waves and your billows passed over me. - Jonah 2:1-3Ezekiel 26:19-20, Psalms 18:4-5, 2 Peter 3:5-6 Going down into the waters is to go down into Sheol (i.e. the grave). Because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, - I Peter 3:20-21- Being brought up or through are equivalent. The important part is you are coming out of the water.End of the flood is the start of a new creation.Boat comes to rest on land that came out of the water, Dove is hovering over the water, Noah receives a blessing from God that looks very similar to Adam's (i.e. Be fruitful and multiply, etc.)Being brought up or through the waters is a sign of new creation.Moses and the 10 Plagues 10 Plagues are a De-Creation EventDestruction of the three parts to Creation: Water, Land and Skies; Creatures don't stay in their designated areas; Instead of creation of the firstborn human, there is death of the firstborn humans. If there is a de-creation event, then what is the new creation event? The Exodus story - New Creation Event - Moses brings Israel out of the watersHow does the Bible think about large bodies of water?You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm. - Psalms 89:9-10 Psalms 65:5-8, Psalms 18:16-17, Psalms 69:1-4, Isaiah 17:12-13, Isaiah 51:4-5, Psalms 74:12-14, Isaiah 27:1, Jude 1:10-13 Large bodies of water from the Biblical View symbolize Chaos in bringing disorder through de-creation. People can represent water in being opposed to God God has power over the sea, people and death; all three images that are represented in chaotic waters.The waters are divided as they were divided on the second day. The sea is separated from the dry ground as it was on the second day. Israel is the dry ground taken up out of the sea and the Egyptians are consigned to the abyss and the deep. The Egyptians and the Israelites, formerly mixed together, are going to be separated in YHWH's new act of creation. - Alastair RobertsJesus and the Sea of GalileeBy the sea Jesus calls disciples – Mark 1:16, 19, 20; Teaches and heals the crowds – Mark 2:13; 3:7; 4:1; Jesus crosses the sea freely – Mark 4:35; 5:1, 18, 21; 6:53, 54; 8:10, 13; Commands his disciples to cross the sea before him- Mark 6:45Jesus calms the sea - “Peace! Be still!” (Mark 4:35-41), Jesus heal a demon possessed man (Mark 5:1-20), Jesus raises Jairus's Daughter from the dead (Mark 5:21-43)The manifestations of Jesus' power by the sea are to be interpreted in the light of the manifestations of Jesus on the sea, and vice versa. - Elizabeth Struthers MalbonJesus sends the disciples on to Bethsaida (Mark 6:45), Jesus is on land praying (Mark 6:47), Disciple's were “making headway painfully” (Mark 6:48b), Jesus walks on the water to them (Mark 6:48c), Water is as land to Jesus, Jesus calms the storm again (Mark 6:51a)Behind all of this emphasis on the sea and fish lurks the boat as an entity that mediates between the sea and the land, a small piece of the land afloat on the sea. – Alastair RobertsThe fact that Jesus teaches from a boat shoved out in the sea perhaps gives us an image of the church—the church is a little ark, a little bit of Israel, tossed about on the sea of nations. But there's no danger, because the Lord of the church walks on the sea as on dry land. – Peter LeithartConnie talked on June 22 about unhooking the boat and setting sail.Jesus comes through the Chaotic Sea (Matthew 12:38-42 and Romans 6:9)Paul comes through the Chaotic Sea (Acts 27:44b-28:1 and Acts 28:3-5)Final HopeAnd the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. - Revelation 20:13Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. - Revelation 21:1 The gospel brings an overcoming of the opposition between the land and the sea. - Alastair Roberts

Speaker or Performer: Andy Boswell Date of Delivery: July 21, 2019 DefinitionsPride:a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admiredthe quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance: the sin of prideHumility:the quality or condition of beinghumble; modest opinion orestimate of one's ownimportance, rank, etc.Pride = Us going after what we want in our own strength and ability.Humility = God giving us the power to receive (grace) things He longs for us to have that are beyond our ability and sometimes beyond our imagination.PrideBlinds our understandingPuts us in opposition to GodLeads to destruction (Proverbs 16:18-19)HumilityOpens our minds to receive the propheticPositions us to receive grace (James 4:4-6)Leads to honor, blessing, and freedomQuotesYour greatest weakness is your strength over emphasized. - Kris VallottonThe day my father birthed me is the day he chose to be responsible for me. The moment I depended on myself is the moment I’m in pride. - Daryl BoucherMy will tied to my power equals pride, but my will tied to God's power equals humility!- Daryl BoucherAs long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you.- CS LewisThe true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some higher nature that will show you what the real smallness of your greatness is. - Phillips BrooksIf thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail.- Francis QuarlesScripturesMatthew 21:42-45Jesus asked them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The very Stone which the builders rejected and threw away has become the Cornerstone; this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?I tell you, for this reason the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce the fruits of it.And whoever falls on this Stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom It falls will be crushed to powder [and It will winnow him, scattering him like dust].And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard His parables (comparisons, stories used to illustrate and explain), they perceived that He was talking about them.Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonorand shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdomandsoundness of mind.James 4:4-6 You’re cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.James 4:7 So give yourselves humbly to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

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