We talked about why Jesus died
The historical fact that he did die
The lame suggestions that he did not die
The deep reasons why he did die
That he wasnt just a rebel who tried to "stick it to the man!" who got caught and killed!
Jesus defeated the fear of death by facing it and triumphing over the grave
also all sin was punished in that man on the cross
mine, yours, your mama's (yo' mama!), even your dad's.
(even my wife's!)
Jesus sets us free FROM sin.
Not just so now we CAN sin, and say sorry later.
Old stuff isn't hanging over my head causing me to live in a way that has me running for my life from the consequences.
We are forgiven.
He died to get you in; because God wants YOU in heaven.
God digs you!
Monday 26 July 2010
Wednesday 21 July 2010
This Thursday 22 July
Why did Jesus Die?
Eat burgers and hot dogs and discuss.
7pm for BBQ (veggies call ahead!)
Church on Brook street
Alva
(before Paul goes on vacation next week ;)
PS we are on vacation next week too!
Sunday 18 July 2010
This Thursday totally did NOT suck!
This Thursday totally did NOT suck!
It was actually quite enjoyable.
Genuine laughter,
Good conversation,
Pizza,
authentic discussion about things that matter,
between people who give a damn.
Truly a great time was had by all!
(join the FB group )
It was actually quite enjoyable.
Genuine laughter,
Good conversation,
Pizza,
authentic discussion about things that matter,
between people who give a damn.
Truly a great time was had by all!
(join the FB group )
Thursday 15 July 2010
Youth Alpha Course
Hope you can come to Alva this summer for a Thursday Night at 7pm.
Food and friends chatting bout real issues of life.
Food and friends chatting bout real issues of life.
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Social Networking
Yesterday we discussed the good the bad and the ugly about social networking sites like Facebook, Bebo MySpace, etc.
There are great opportunities for communication with people far away.
There is also the temptation to live 'through the lens' of the computer monitor. Accepting limited contact with humans as a substitiute for real relationships, in real time.
Everyone has been spammed or slammed at onetime or another by people we wouldnt normally be in contact with if it weren't for the global phenomenon of net-life.
Not every friend IS a friend indeed.
It seems like we all can get caught up in the ease of communication in blurbs and tweets.
Some acknowledged seing/'hearing' things they could have lived their entire lives without ever knowing! The group acknowledged the possible dangers of casting off the common sense precautions with 'strangers' just because its online.
We agreed that boundaries are needed online just like in real life.
Simple.
check out:
www.suignite.org.uk
for more information about options in online interactions and entertainment.
There are great opportunities for communication with people far away.
There is also the temptation to live 'through the lens' of the computer monitor. Accepting limited contact with humans as a substitiute for real relationships, in real time.
Everyone has been spammed or slammed at onetime or another by people we wouldnt normally be in contact with if it weren't for the global phenomenon of net-life.
Not every friend IS a friend indeed.
It seems like we all can get caught up in the ease of communication in blurbs and tweets.
Some acknowledged seing/'hearing' things they could have lived their entire lives without ever knowing! The group acknowledged the possible dangers of casting off the common sense precautions with 'strangers' just because its online.
We agreed that boundaries are needed online just like in real life.
Simple.
check out:
www.suignite.org.uk
for more information about options in online interactions and entertainment.
Tuesday 22 September 2009
What is a Christian?
Today's topic was simple, on the surface.
Most folks agreed, a Christian believes in God.
We see that the word "Christian" has the name 'Christ' in it.
One person pointed out that Jesus is the messiah.
"Christ" and "Messiah" both describe God's hero to save the world.
Chloe pointed out that Christians worship Christ, who is God.
Max added the difference that Christians follow Christ.
We talked for a while about what the Bible says about reincarnation.
Eventually 'the gospel' came into the conversation. What is the gospel? Gospel literally means good news. There is a short description of the good news in Paul's first letter to the people in a city called Corinth. We have this letter in the Bible called
1 Corinthians.
Here is what it says:"...Christ died for our sins (like it says in) the Scriptures, ...he was buried, ...he was raised on the third day (like it says in) the Scriptures, and ...he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive... (1 Corinthians chapter 15 verses 3-6, English Standard Version)
We also talked about the subtle difference between
1. believing,
2. following and
3. worshiping God in the person of Jesus Christ.
We also discussed positives and negatives about Christians in the world. Some the good things like moral people who honour God and some of the bad things like rude people who think being pushy and argumentative about their faith is what God wants.
so after ALOT of laughs, (and some daft moments!), and interesting conversation, we agreed that one way to describe a Christian is: "any person who believes that Jesus was God, who died for our sins on the cross and was buried and rose from the dead on the third day just like he said he would."; and also "that the believing person lives differently because of their faith."
Next week we decided to talk about "why did Jesus have to die."
Most folks agreed, a Christian believes in God.
We see that the word "Christian" has the name 'Christ' in it.
One person pointed out that Jesus is the messiah.
"Christ" and "Messiah" both describe God's hero to save the world.
Chloe pointed out that Christians worship Christ, who is God.
Max added the difference that Christians follow Christ.
We talked for a while about what the Bible says about reincarnation.
Eventually 'the gospel' came into the conversation. What is the gospel? Gospel literally means good news. There is a short description of the good news in Paul's first letter to the people in a city called Corinth. We have this letter in the Bible called
1 Corinthians.
Here is what it says:"...Christ died for our sins (like it says in) the Scriptures, ...he was buried, ...he was raised on the third day (like it says in) the Scriptures, and ...he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive... (1 Corinthians chapter 15 verses 3-6, English Standard Version)
We also talked about the subtle difference between
1. believing,
2. following and
3. worshiping God in the person of Jesus Christ.
We also discussed positives and negatives about Christians in the world. Some the good things like moral people who honour God and some of the bad things like rude people who think being pushy and argumentative about their faith is what God wants.
so after ALOT of laughs, (and some daft moments!), and interesting conversation, we agreed that one way to describe a Christian is: "any person who believes that Jesus was God, who died for our sins on the cross and was buried and rose from the dead on the third day just like he said he would."; and also "that the believing person lives differently because of their faith."
Next week we decided to talk about "why did Jesus have to die."
Friday 12 June 2009
Who did Cain and Able marry?
"Does the Bible allow brothers and sisters to marry?"
First off: eeeeew!
(happy place, happy place happy place...)
This question from John Locke will be considered and answered at the next SU group on 16 June after school at the 6th year lounge area on the 1st floor.
First off: eeeeew!
(happy place, happy place happy place...)
This question from John Locke will be considered and answered at the next SU group on 16 June after school at the 6th year lounge area on the 1st floor.
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