Paul Jon Hebrews 1 1 After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, 2 in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world. 3 The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4 Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my son! Today I have fathered you”? And in another place he says, “I will be his father and he will be my … Continue reading →

Paul All of my life i offer you Jesus-He gives back double Matt Jon is prepping his next series The past few weeks he’s been wrestling with God’s goodness Disaster on the otherwise o the world doesn’t directly affect your life Personal disaster though makes you ask, is God good Goodness of God doesn’t depend on your character God is good … All th time. All the time…god is good He is risen…he is risen indeed Good is very relative Good or great haircut, Kobe have a good or great season, Good job or great job Mostly take great over good in our culture More an eater than a cook Ribs he cooks Getting it right is a process If you put all this work into something and it’s just good, you’re demoralized Maybe the authors of the Bible didn’t intend for us to interpret it that way, that tamely … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Ezekiel 47:1-12 Theme in the whole book Vision given to a people in the desert when the temple has been destroyed Cleanse themselves in Living Water Babylon destroyed the temple and took Israel into captivity Living water poured out over the altar Ezekiel 19:13 Planted in wilderness for disobedience They know where they are…something deeper God’s reminder goes deeper The image is a metaphor for God Revelation 1:15 like the roar of many waters The water brings life and healing Where God flows, there is life and healing Land of Pharoah Land of Canaan Land of the desert – where God lives Bigger than location or idea – metaphor Deeper in the desert, closer to God – Rabbi Akeva 40 years of wandering…for what? Complained about food and water-never the heat or the dangers Wadi – canyon in the desert that can quickly flood and fill it Had … Continue reading →

Paul (Lindy) Announcements VBS July 13,15,17 9am-12pm Paul I will learn to love / I will learn to believe You Guest Speaker: Mick Wilson, Jon’s brother-in-law Suffering part 2 Liver tumors benign, ovary lesions benign Rapids will come, suffering will happen Do we have the ability to look ahead and think clearly as they hit? Isaiah 43:2 If you get thrown, here’s how to survive Fire on you is not fun 1 Peter 4:12 Refining fire Pure metal and dross (what burns off) Exposes idols, false trusts 1 Peter 1 Three things Look back, forward and into Standing meetings are quick meetings Suffering can increase your faith Faith proved genuine Look back at Shadrach Daniel 13 Son of God walking “His love held out, and He resolved even then, in the midst of His agony, to yield Himself up to the will of God, and to take the cup and … Continue reading →

Paul (lindy) segue Guest Speaker: Mick Wilson (Jon’s brother-in-law) Was wondering what to share with us Had his hand shattered by a dump truck tailgate Then his wife called him with CAT scan results: lemon-sized lesions on her liver and tumors on her ovaries Now the liver is possibly benign Suffering is what he wants to share If God is so good then why is there so much evil? Why them? Why me? WHY? How can I handle [blank]? Powerful questions How do I get through this? Start digging Lots of perspective and history in the bible 2 Corinthians Paul is being questioned as to his authority 4:6 and 12 Back at Bel Air Presbyterian, Jon led river rafting trips Fowler’s Rock Training before you go out Hold your breath when waves hit Feet up – don’t break your femur Call – rapids – calm – rapids Satan’s Cesspool Dig … Continue reading →

Paul (hymn) Announcements Grace spoke on Wed Living a life with purpose gives even our pain a purpose Laying on of hands for those with some purposeless pain Sept 25,6,7th next men’s ministry This sat Men’s Ministry Kick-off Jon Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi’s traditionally taught sitting down while everyone else stood Commercial fishermen caught during the evening then clean the nets and calculate the catch during the day It’s about following Jesus’ call Master means one with authority Not rabbi, not teacher Peter is a pro No fish when sun is at it’s highest point Trusted Jesus’ miracles 8 – fell at His feet 10 – catch -> rescue Enter into people’s lives and rescue them It’s going to be messy John 15:16 I chose you because I believe you can be a redemptive prescense. In the world There’s always a but when describing people But Jesus always overlooked flaws and … Continue reading →