Narrative Lectionary: Matthew
Breathe
Pentecost, a time when we remember the Holy Spirit coming down on the world. We talk about the Holy Spirit, but how do we allow the Holy Spirit to flow within us? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we celebrate Pentecost and explore the Letter of Romans! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-17;26-30 (NRSV) Acts 2:1-4…
The Talk
Sin, in the Greek is “Harmatia,” which means to miss the mark. We miss the mark all the time, but how do get back on course? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the Letter of Romans! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Romans 6:1-14 Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God…
Press On
With everything we go through in life, how do we find the strength to keep going? What does Paul mean when he says “endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation”? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the Letter of Romans! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:1-11…
To Home Base
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes” A power statement Paul made but how does it play out in our lives? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the Letter of Romans! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Romans…
Tune In
Do you listen to the Radio? If so, what station is your favorite? One of the key elements when it comes to radios will be the frequency. You want to make sure it is right because you don’t want to miss what’s being said. Are we at the right frequency to be able to hear from God? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the book of Acts! We will…
The Call Is for All
Jesus commissioned the disciples (later known as apostles) to go out and make disciples of all nations. How does this play out? When someone comes from a different background (race, socioeconomic class, politics, etc.), how do we fulfill the commission? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the book of Acts! We will dive into the interaction of Cornelius and Peter! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred…
Call to Action
The mission of the United Methodist Church is “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”. A bold mission but how do we make this come to fruition? How do we live it out? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to explore the Great Commission! We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Matthew…
Stand and Deliver
Christ is Risen! Go and tell everyone the good news! The resurrection of Jesus is an event in which we celebrate because it shows that death could not hold Him down. How can we experience the resurrection in our lives? What needs to be revived in order for you and I to live life fully? In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we take the time to experience the Resurrection! We will keep the gift of…
Shout Hosanna!
Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! In the base camp of our church community, near and far, we shout Hosanna as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1-17 (NLT) As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two…
Look Around
Sheep on the right, Goats on the left; one side is blessed the other side is disciplined. The commonality between them: how they served the people around them. In the base camp of our church community, near and far as we wrestle with “the final judgement”. We will keep the gift of Sabbath, learn sacred stories, sing, pray, reflect, refuel, and revive our sense of reverence! SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:31-46 (NLT) “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all…