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Mars Hill
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Mars Hill Sunday Teachings - A Jesus people for the sake of the world.
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The Passover
1w agoTap to summarizeWhat makes this night different from all other nights? This is the question posed by observant Jews regarding the celebration of the Passover in Exodus and Deuteronomy. This is the celebration of God's action that calls us [now in Christ] to depart from oppression, fear, and anxiety on our way to freedom and true rest in God. Deuteronomy 16: 1-8Questions to consider—Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Transcribe →The Day of Atonement
2w agoTap to summarizeGod desires to communicate with humans in ways we can understand. The Day of Atonement highlights three pathways through which God speaks and avenues we can use to orient our lives toward thriving. Leviticus 23:26-32Questions to consider—Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Transcribe →Nadab + Abihu
3w agoTap to summarizeCould it be that out of the fire of judgment upon these two Levitical priests, God is calling people to a new relationship? To stay in the long game of following Jesus?Leviticus 10: 1-3Questions to consider—Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Transcribe →10 Commandments: A Desert Wedding
Jul 5Tap to summarizeMore than just laws or even commands, these 10 words from God serve as relational promises. Encounter these gifts in a fresh way as we look at Exodus 20 in its context. Exodus 20: 1-4Questions to consider—Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?Outward [Service]: Who or where might God be calling me to care about more deeply and tangibly?
Transcribe →When God Comes Calling
Jun 28Tap to summarizeHow do we respond in the face of a divine interruption? Moses' dialogue with God in Exodus 3 and 4 might provide an example of a healthy and honest way to discern one's next steps of obedience when God comes calling.Exodus 3:1-10Questions to consider—Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Transcribe →Abraham Tested
Jun 21Tap to summarizeGenesis 22:1-5
Transcribe →Truly Human: Between Two Pillars
Jun 14Tap to summarizeWe were made to partner with God in the stewarding and flourishing of creation: Being truly human, we recognize that we are not God and are certainly no less than human. Hear the call to surrender and true freedom. Genesis 1:26-2:3 Exodus 14:26-31Questions to consider—Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
Transcribe →A Curious Spirit
Jun 7Tap to summarizeIsaiah 65:1-5
Transcribe →Pentecost: The Wonders of the Lord in Plain Language
May 24Tap to summarizeThe Pentecost event: the giving of the Holy Spirit, birth of the Church, power from on high, and more. Amidst this is the story of regular people, empowered by the Spirit of God, who speak of the wonders of God in language their neighbors can understand. Could this be good news AND a challenge for us?Acts 2:1-12Questions to consider—Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering?Outward [Service]: Who or where might God be calling me to care about more deeply and tangibly?
Transcribe →The Ascension of Jesus
May 17Tap to summarizeJesus says to his disciples, "It is better for you that I go..." At first glance, the ascension of Jesus does not always feel like good news, and yet, it is full of unexpected hope and blessing!Acts 1: 1-11Questions to consider—Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?
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