Over the course of the last nine weeks we’ve taken an extended look at the idea of oft-problematic word “Christian.” In each part of our series, we examined the reality that Jesus is not calling us to attach ourselves to a set of principles or propositions. Rather, Jesus is inviting us to Himself, to actively live out our faith.
Last week, Doug Fields put a cap on the series by challenging us to share the story of our own journey with God. For so many of us, we’re fearful of being associated with the overeager sharers who, in Doug’s words, “accost strangers at Walmart and share the four happy hops to heaven.” But, in our own story of encountering Jesus, we put on display a powerful picture of God-at-work among us.
The story of our own encounter with God begins with His story. This week we’ll begin our next series, THE BIBLE. People of all faith backgrounds are curious about the Bible. The cable miniseries of the same name broke all kinds of viewership records for cable television. It will be a great opportunity to invite your friends who are curious about God and have often wondered about the Bible.
I look forward to seeing you this weekend,
Jeff
