Sign of the covenant
12 God said, "This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When I bring clouds over the earth […]
The righteousness of faith — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "The righteousness of faith," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 28, the second Sunday in Lent. Like Abraham, God’s promises to us are not fulfilled through self-exaltation, but through the faith of Jesus Christ. Romans 4:13-25 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Mark […]
Emerging into fruitfulness — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Emerging into fruitfulness," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 21, the first Sunday in Lent. The faithful emerge through in-between times into fruitfulness. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Psalm 25:1-10 Genesis 9:8-17 Mark 1:9-15 Thank you for joining us! This was […]
This is my Son
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Photo by 辰曦 on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Through humility — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Through humility," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 14, the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Humility means accepting the provision that God reveals through others for our healing. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Thank you for joining us! […]
God’s delight
10 His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner;11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Photo by Ben Baker. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Weak enough to win others — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Weak enough to win others," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 7, the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Though Jesus embodied God’s extraordinary power, he became weak to draw us to God. Psalm 147:1-12 Isaiah 40:21-31 Mark 1:29-39 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 […]
Seeing your salvation
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. Photo by Eberhard Grossgasteiger on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
The knowledge that is knowledge — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "The knowledge that is knowledge," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for January 31, the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Jesus practiced authority as love, and so showed the knowledge of God. Psalm 111 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Thank you for […]
Waiting
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
A time to trust — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "A time to trust," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for January 24. Times of change and crisis are opportunities to trust in God. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 Psalm 62:5-12 Thank you for joining us! This was […]
You hem me in
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely.5 You hem me in, behind and before, and […]