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Luke 4:1-13
Luke tells the story of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness and his encounter there with the devil. Bonnie discussed Jesus’ victory over evil, the broader symbolism of the three temptations the devil presents, whether it was possible for Jesus to sin, and what this story means for our own experience of temptation.
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Galatians 6:1-10
Paul begins wrapping up his letter to the Galatians with practical advice for how to live in love through faith. He advises a model of both communal accountability and individual responsibility for sin. Bonnie discussed how we put this advice into practice to pursue a disciplined life of freedom in Christ that is better than any rules-based religion can be.
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Galatians 4:1-11
Paul continues explaining to the church in Galatia what it means to be saved through faith, not compliance with the Old Testament law or any other set of rules and rituals. He uses adoption as a metaphor and urges his readers not to regress to relying on law to relate to God. Bonnie discussed how Christians should examine whether our own habits and practices are good for our faith and how the Holy Spirit brings us a rest and reassurance in our relationship with God that rules can’t provide.
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The Old Testament and the Law
Paul continues explaining to the church in Galatia why Christians are not bound by the Old Testament law. He addresses questions about why the law was given and how it functioned. Bonnie discussed how Christians should relate to the Old Testament today and how love fulfills the law.
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1 Corinthians 11: 17 -34
Paul addresses a class division and lack of generosity in the Corinthian church which is dishonoring their practice of the Lord’s Supper. Bonnie delved into the situation at Corinth, the meaning of communion, and our responsibility to those in need, especially within the church.
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1 Corinthians 10: 23 – 33
Paul summarizes and closes the middle portion of his letter to the church in Corinth, which focuses o a variety of ethical questions for everyday Christian life as well as the nature and application of Christian liberty. Bonnie shared a list of 15 questions for uncertain situations that help us exercise that liberty responsibly an with love.
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1 Corinthians 4:18-5:13
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians shifts into its second section, which deals with what it means to be free in Christ. Bonnie introduces the idea of Christian liberty and examines Paul’s teaching on how to handle serious sin in a congregation.
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I Corinthians 1:1-17
Bonnie looks at the introduction to Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, reviewing the apostle’s relationship with the church and examining what this passage means for our process of transformation and pursuit of unity as the body of Christ.
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Work
Bonnie introduced Part Two of the Third Way Collective Rhythm, which focuses on our work. It is linked to the second section of the Lord’s Prayer (“Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”). The prayer for this portion is, “Lord, may your will be my will today, in everything I do and with everyone I meet.”
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Zachariah and Elizabeth
This week we started a new series for Advent, going through Epiphany Sunday, titled “Recounting the Cost”. Its about using the story of Christmas to think through how God invites all of us to participate in his Kingdom, but also to remember it is often a costly invitation to obedience. Bonnie began the series with a look at Zechariah and Elizabeth’s call to obedience in the midst of doubt and frustration with God.
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