Yesterday in our Old News is Good News series we continued this on-going story of God…where it started…and where it is going.
Something I tried to highlight yesterday was the moment in Acts 2 when Peter was passionately preaching about “this Christ whom you crucified.”
It was an incredible moment of truth for those in his audience that day…an “ah ha” moment culminating all of Jewish history and their present experiences into one.
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Acts 2:36
Peter’s call for response to this truth was to “repent and be baptized.” Or in easier and more literal language, ”change your actions and become a partner in this work.”
The invitation is still the same today…change your life and become a partner in this Kingdom work.
What would happen if this “message of salvation” was central in our preaching? What if we were calling people into a life of Kingdom partnership rather than to an altar of personal experience? What if we called people to a change of behavior rather than just a change of belief? What if we let go of controlling people through our programs and structures and released them into partnership with the leading Spirit?
Just wondering…what would happen?
We sure did enjoy the christmas caroling sunday night , what a joy to see the children out singing , thank you, all of you for your caring and sharing with us the christmas spirit, Larry And Mary Ann