On one side you have an unhinged society, and on the other you have the strict law of compliance. But when it seems we are offered only those two realities, Paul reminds us that we are already at the party.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: The Party
What do Christians often quarrel with those outside of the faith about? What do christians quarrel with those inside of the faith about? Why do you think they do that?
Read Titus 3. What advice does Paul give to us? Why can christians be free to live gentle lives and avoid such quarrels?
Titus is clear that we are to stand firm in the freedom of the death and resurrection of Jesus. That Jesus alone has saved us. How does this impact your walk with God and your neighbors around you?
New Song this Sunday
The audio only is the actual song we will use. The video will help with Melody.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Board games, laughter, and cookies? Ditch the screens and join us for a family game night packed with fun and delicious snacks! Unplug and reconnect - game night awaits!
Samson is set apart. He has a special diet and ways to groom himself. He is powerful and can defeat those who should be stronger than him. But even though he is blind to the ways of God, God is not blind of him.
Japhthah tragically misunderstands God's nature, thinking that God will only act because of grossly large devotion. But the actual kingdom of God is one of grace and forgiveness that sets us free.
The Book of Judges, though a difficult read, confronts us with the ugly truth of how easily we turn away from God and calls us to acknowledge and confess our own sins instead of ignoring them or destroying others.