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Our observance of communion/Lord's supper is rooted in the Jewish observance of the Passover. In observing the Passover we are invited into the story of God. On this day we reflect on the story of God portrayed through the ministry of Jesus as told in the gospel of Luke.

In addition to the "12", Jesus commissioned and sent out 72 others to spread the message of the kingdom. In his instructions to these disciples, he informs them to completely mimic his ministry. We are again reminded that discipleship is about doing exactly what the teacher teaches and does.

In kingdom living, there is an assumption that there will be a quest for power and authority. In Jesus' message, power and greatness is measured by one's ability to see others above themselves. Greatness is also measured by one's embrace of a truth that says that there is a bigger picture and more participants in play then we might want to admit.

Starting in Luke 9:51, Luke's narrative is geared toward getting Jesus to Jerusalem. As the story unfolds, we are presented with a question regarding our discipleship to Jesus. Do we really want to follow Christ? Jesus presents the costs of discipleship and we are left with a decision to make. Pay attention as Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem.

Having spent a great deal of time with his disciples, Jesus would marvel that his closest companions were still doubting who they were following. In a series of events, portrayed his power over evil, over troubling circumstance, over sickness and over death.

The inclusion of women in the Gospel narrative has also presented a challenge to traditional thinking in the first century. The attitudes toward women were often degrading and dismissive. We will briefly highlight Luke's inclusion of women in the gospel record and ask ourselves how we can remain faithful to the spirit of the usage of women in God's kingdom.

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In one of Jesus most powerful and influential speeches, Jesus reveals his radical message of love, grace, forgiveness, and mercy. This famous sermon pronounces blessings on the lowly, curses to the high and mighty and invites us to reorient the way trust in God and treat others.

Luke's inclusion of stories featuring non-Jews presents for the reader a theme consistent throughout Luke-Acts. God's activity and plan of redemption includes everyone on the earth. Luke-Acts retells stories repeatedly of god's intention to include men and women of every race and every culture. In this story, we encounter a character whose faith led Jesus to pause and display amazement. We will explore that moment when God was amazed.

Like the other synoptic gospels (Matthew and Mark), Luke features several parables. Parables were a preferred method of teaching for Jesus. Through reflections offered by some individuals, we will explore the way the parables play a significant role in the teaching ministry of Jesus. These parables may highlight (but are not limited) to the shortsightedness of disciples, the importance of embracing sinners or the urgency of doing good and following God.

One author said that the scandal in the gospel of Luke is that Jesus ministry described what God looked like and that was offensive to the status quo. How does our view of God inform our view of ourselves and others? How does our view of God challenge the way we do ministry?

The popularity of the ministry of Jesus had a lot to do with his many instances of healing. Scattered throughout the gospel of Luke are the stories of Jesus healing. These healings were both physical and spiritual. His healing ministry was in complete harmony with his statement in Luke 5:31-32 - "Jesus answered them, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.'"

We now immerse ourselves in the ministry of Jesus. He is baptized, his ancestry is explored and his hometown reacts unfavorably to his message. How do we live in harmony with Jesus' calling, his ancestry, his ministry and his rejection by those who knew him best?

The introduction to both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts provide for us a window into intent unlike many of the writings of the New Testament. The author says pretty explicitly in his intro that he intends to write an "orderly account" so that Theophilus would know the certainty of what he has already been taught.

What is our testimony regarding what God has done in 2013 and our hope of what God will do in 2014?

On the fourth week of Advent, we explore the faith and commitment displayed by Joseph and Mary who were chosen to be caregivers of the Messiah. The tender commitment to the Christ-child inspires us to live in response to the miracle of Christmas in faith.

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On the second week of Advent, we explore the eyewitness accounts of two aged individuals. Both display passionate and emotional responses to the "Consolation of Israel". We learn from these passionate responses that this baby was destined to change the course of history for the world.

On this first Sunday of Advent, we begin our seasonal journey of exploration into the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The Angelic response to the birth of Christ involved worshipful choruses as well as cosmic communication of the news to lowly shepherds, who in turned observed the birth and responded in worship and sharing the news. The presence of God in flesh is the ultimate call to worship and call to Go and tell!

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