The Apocalypse and the Pandemic Acts 11 Every generation faces a time that feels cataclysmic- like the end of the world--- but then, we remember MOST of what we go through is not unprecedented. When the world is a mess, we ask not is the world ending, but who is hurting and what can we do to help.
Community is the Cure Scripture reading Mark 9:50, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:10 In our fragmented, hyper-individualistic culture it is essential/paramount for followers of Jesus to learn to belong to one another- to live in authentic community.
Matthew 17 The Transfiguration of Jesus and Peter Peter begins to see Jesus in a new way, not just as a militaristic Messiah, but as Son of God.
Matthew 16 Peter the Zealot Peter was a member of a political and religious movement called the zealots; Jesus called on him to defeat from that movement and join his revolution of peace, joy, gentleness and justice.
How we are Named (or even labeled by others) and we Name God has significance. Names help us know who we are. Key words: identity, name change ceremony
