I'm going to try to get out a quick post here before we leave for our Colorado Free Lutheran Youth Convention, or FLY.  Its getting a little attention.
Our youth leader at headquarters, was having a garage sale, and I believe he said he was donating some of the proceeds to some youth ministry, perhaps fundraising for their youth.  Their sign didn't expressly say what and where it was going.  A random lady came up and was commenting about how wonderful that was, and asked, "Its not FLY is it?"  (not realizing that she was talking to the person heading it all up).  Then she began to share how FLY had made a difference in someone's life she knew from across the country.  Wow!

Now that we got instructions on how to comment, lets try another study.
Last post asked, who really owns this stuff?  Knowing God as owner.

Who Calls the Shots?

Today McCann our book's author is asking Who calls the shots?  Knowing Jesus as LORD

What is the difference between Jesus as Savior and Jesus as Lord? 

This is a bit controversial today.  There is a lot of discussion in social media, the news media, and our communities about slavery, freedom, and people being forced, or coerced to say or do something that is against their will.   And some accuse the Bible of promoting slavery.  But what many don't realize is that the term "Lord" implies a form of slavery.  Jesus Himself, took upon Himself the "form of a slave".  And yet Jesus is called "Lord" which means master.    He says, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do the things which I say?"  Luke 6:46  And He called his Father "Lord"

Even the word "obedience" is a term that takes us back to an authoritative/submissive relationship.  This type of terminology is very lowly regarded today.

So Is Jesus Christ Lord?   Should He be?  Use the comments section to discuss.

McCann continues, "The previous lesson focused on God as our creator and owner.  It was designed to help you explore the fact that everything and everyone belongs to God since He is the creator of all.  No one can say, 'My life is my own'.  Everyone is indebted to God for his or her life and for everything he or she possesses.
"This study picks up where the previous one left off.  The focus of this entire series is that God is working with us to accomplish His purposes in this world.  In a sense, we are involved in a partnership with God."

Look up the following verses and list the ways he is Lord
Colossians 1:15-18

Philippians 2:5-11

Romans 14:7-12; 2 Corinthians 5:9,10

Colossians 3:17


If you make Jesus Christ Lord, what do you become?  Look up Phil 1:1

What is a bondslave?

Look up John 13:13.  What is He teaching here? 

It's what servants do.  Washing feet.

Amen. 

What kind of legacy will you leave?

What kind of legacy will you leave?

I have never liked to act my age. When I was 14 and 15, I would sit on the curb with my buddy and say, “I can't wait till I get my driver's license!”. Then it was “I can't wait to graduate.” But oh to be 14 again! Maybe? Sometimes.

Now, I could see how people can long for the 30's, or even 40's.

But what's wrong with where we are right now? What kind of legacy we leave depends precisely on how we can “act our age” in this very moment.

Those around us, need us to be who we are at this moment.

Instead, many of us are rushing around in “attaining” mode. We are attaining this, or that, when there should be a “being” mode. That is the mode of contentment.

Please indicate the question number you are responding to in your comments.

1. Look up 1 Timothy 6:6-10. Comment on the trait tied to godliness in this passage.

Why is this trait tied to godliness?

How is it “gain”?

2. When we think of our planet, what do the following passages teach us?

Deuteronomy 10:14, I Chronicles 29:11-14, Psalm 100:1-3, John 1:1-3, Psalm 50:10-12,

3. Living in the mode of contentment instead of attaining mode, breeds what is spoken of in Psalm 100. What is the response in Psalm 100:4?

4. Discuss, whether or not people are thankful. What are the circumstances in which you are thankful?

McCann, the author of the book I am following says, “Okay. So I accept God's ownership. The Bible teaches it. It makes sense. I have no problem acknowledging God as Creator and owner. But how can I let that truth impact my daily life? What difference does it make?

...the beginning point of managing God's resources is taking His ownership seriously. What will my life look like when I integrate this truth into my activities and relationships? Will I be required to sell all I have and give it to God? Do I have to renounce all desire for money or material objects? Must I feel guilty for buying things I don't need?

Perhaps the best way to wrestle with these and similar questions is to establish a few perspectives and disciplines. Below are three suggestions...to help you clarify your thinking on the issues brought up in the suggestion.”

A challenge

A good place to begin is to challenge yourself to see everything you call your own as belonging to God.

A prayer

A second discipline to develop is to spend more time in prayer before making purchases. If it is God's money, you will want to use it as he desires.

A Journal

Keep a journal to evaluate how well you are progressing in acknowledging God's ownership.

Scripture memory: Psalm 24:1 or Deuteronomy 10:14

Lets get a discussion going.  

 

Theme: 2015 Faith and Family Legacy, Work, and Community  --Think about it.

Repost: Welcome to the Blackberry (Patch) Pulpit Blog!

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 "God invites you to be His partner.  More than that, He has called you to a partnership.  If you are one of His people, you have already been enlisted for God's enterprise.  You are a part of His mission in this world."
"This is no ordinary partnership.  Your Partner is no ordinary partner.  He is the King of the universe."

Our consideration of the Book of Colossians this past month for our Sunday messages.  The book of Colossians is a technical manual of sorts for our faith.  It has some great doctrinal passages.

There are two verses that pertain to our work in Colossians,  Please give me your interpretation of these.
They are Colossians 3:17, and 3:23.

So here goes.  Give these verses your best shot.  What do they mean for you? 

Welcome! First Discussion Post!

Welcome to the Blackberry (Patch) Pulpit Blog page!

Blackberry Patch road is where our original church was located back in 1870-1905, hence Blackberry Patch pulpit.  For some reason Blackberry Patch Pulpit was already taken.

I'm pastor Tuura, the moderator on this page.  Others perhaps will be contributing from time to time.
This is intended to be a two way conversation.  I contribute through this blog space, and you can reply and communicate through the comments section. 

We are blazing a new trail here, at least for us, so please be patient as we work the "bugs" out. 

To get things started, I'll be drawing from a study book that is out of print called, "God owns, I manage" originally published by Standard publishing.  The study was written by Micheal D McCann.

Mr. McCann begins, "God invites you to be His partner.  More than that, He has called you to a partnership.  If you are one of His people, you have already been enlisted for God's enterprise.  You are a part of His mission in this world."
"This is no ordinary partnership.  Your Partner is no ordinary partner.  He is the King of the universe."

Our consideration of the Book of Colossians this past month for our Sunday messages.  The book of Colossians is a technical manual of sorts for our faith.  It has some great doctrinal passages.

There are two verses that pertain to our work in Colossians,  Please give me your interpretation of these.
They are Colossians 3:17, and 3:23.

So here goes.  Give these verses your best shot.  What do they mean for you?