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The story of Ruth traditionally read on Pentecost unites by analogy the two great covenants of God – the national covenant between the Lord God and Israel and the everlasting covenant with God the Father. It is a story of loving loyalty and commitment to the God of Israel and the need for a redeemer. Learn more about Pentecost and God’s plan for salvation for all people.
Learn more about Pentecost and its meaning for Christians:
Pentecost — Shavuoth — Feast of Weeks
A message from 7 years ago that rings even more true today! We live in a divided world and in the church we are often no better than our secular counterparts when it comes to the issue of unity. And yet we know that God wants unity in his body, the church. So how do we achieve this goal? What are the attitudes we must have and what are the actions we must take? Let’s consider the challenges the people faced in Ezra’s time and evaluate how the lessons they learned could help us to have unity in our time.
What are some of the most memorable lessons that your Mom taught you? Jeff Patton delivers and encouraging message and shares some of his favourite lessons from the ‘Moms’ in his life and the Hebrew scriptures. Then, he delves into their role of mothers in the early church as recounted by the gospel writers and Paul. Finally, he asks us to consider “Who is our mother’ spiritually speaking?’
Our gratitude, whether formal worship as the congregation of God, or living with a thankful heart for all of God’s blessings, is important to God. Are we among the meek, who express their appreciation to God, and who will inherit the promises? Do we have this dynamic relationship with God that will lead to eternal life?
God is offering you eternal life, but you must “continually believe.” What does this mean?
It is much more than a mere verbal confession that we “believe in Christ.” If we really have belief, faith, God’s divine persuasion, it requires action. So what is the will of God for your life, what does he prefer, and how do we walk with Him? He has a plan for you and offers his guidance in your walk with him.
Let the scriptures make God’s will clear to you, so you can live in God’s light, practice truth, and do the works God expects of those who love Him.
In a marathon race there can be a problem of becoming weary, lethargic, or sidetracked from the original goal. This is an analogy that Paul and other writers were inspired to use to illustrate the spiritual race that we begin at baptism. Often spiritual overcoming is likened to receiving a ‘crown’ — the victors wreath that was presented to those who were victorious in winning a race. We are reminded that we must not let anyone, or anything, steal our crown. So who are the thieves lurking along the race course who could distract us , delay us, or prevent us from completing the race? And how can we defend ourselves so we do not fall prey to these marauders? Let the scriptures provide you with the insight you need to maintain faith and achieve the great reward that God has in store for those who are victorious.
We are emotional beings and fear is often a major part of our emotional landscape. Can we gain wisdom without the fear of God? Can we let our fears subvert our faith in God? Let’s examine the different words translated as ‘fear’ in English to gain a deeper appreciation of the scripture. Let’s understand this powerful force in our lives, so that “fear” works to our benefit, and does not undermine us.