"Thank you Gary. Fun to revisit this dusty site! I am still committed to the SOIL manifesto. So much water under the bridge this past year and a half."
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Hot Encounters and Paradigm Busters
This week I have been meditating on Luke 13. A chapter full of hot encounters and bold teachings of Jesus. All pointing to the new reality of His Kingdom come upon the earth and old paradigms and bondages broken! The stakes are high and there is the promise of surprise.
Jesus continues to confront the false teachings, erroneous beliefs, and oppression brought on by legalistic-Pharisaical teaching. This is as true today as it was then. Some reflections I want to share with you that are challenging me to think and live differently.
- Jesus wants to demolishes the idea that calamity is limited to those whose sin is great - the reality is - we are all guilty and worthy of Judgement. The proper response - repent. (v 1-5)
- Jesus stands in the gap of judgement - will we respond to the vine-dresser's care and fertilizer and bear fruit for our Maker? (v. 6-9)
- Jesus wants to redefine Sabbath - our "religion" should be about liberation. "It was for freedom that Christ has set you free.." (v. 10-17)
and what is the Kingdom really about:
- The Kingdom looks small and insignificant but is the real source of life
- The Kingdom experiences mysterious and spontaneous growth
- The Kingdom is for those with faith
- The Kingdom is both inclusive but difficult to enter
- The Kingdom will include and exclude the most unlikely people - many will be surprised!
- The Kingdom is about freeing people from bondage, especially bondage from the law of man
Be blessed as you consider how these truths impact the way you live your life today.
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"Hi John, had great time seeing you last night! Again thank for the invite to SOIL, hope I can share some positive energy with the site!"
"Holiness often isn't thought of in that way these days but that is so true. In what ways am I living a life that is different from the general way of the world, a life that is separated from the 'normal' way of living?"
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Your brother, John"
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