The goal here is to create dialogue among those of us journeying together via Mosaic (plus whoever else wants to jump in). I'm hoping that in the end much conversation occurs around the Text and eventually these discussions will inform the content of our public gatherings on Sundays. Especially for those of us who learn best via conversation, this should be transforming.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Culture Makers - Reflections
How have the last couple public gatherings stirred you? How are they altering your thinking about life, particularly life as a follower of Jesus? What questions remain? What observations have you made? Etc., etc.
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I would have to say, it really makes me realize how much God doesn't need me. But he allows us to apart of his kingdom plan. No man or woman alone will change someones heart. And more importantly that we are a work in progress just like the people we pray and minister to.
It was WHO he was, not WHAT he did that made him relevant in his day & even still, 2000 years later.
I've considered the issue--it WHO we are, not WHAT we do--deeply.
It messes with me.
It challenges me to embrace my role as a follower of Jesus. That's not something I'm totally comfortable with...really at all.
It has helped me, too.
If God really flows through all that we do, then we don't have to do any particular thing to cause him to show up. He just is. He is...when I walk with my co-workers. He is...when I have a group of friends over for dinner. He is...when I meet someone downtown.
I love that, because it affirms to me that God is organic--not forced, not proselytized.
Can you separate WHAT Jesus did from WHO He was? Isn't WHAT He did (and does) because of WHO He is? If He didn't live perfectly obediently to God's will, die, and then ressurect would He have EVER been relevant? Something to chew on.
A few quick thoughts to keep the gears oiled (to keep conversations alive and helpful):
1. Understand the point (see above). The goal is honestly to create dialogue that leads to community formed theology. This is not a teaching platform, it's a place for dialogue, and we hope it is a lot of fun for you.
2. Nobody wants to read a post of more than 200 words; you can write more but know that people will skim what you write. The fewer the words, the better.
3. Everybody wants to be engaged, drawn-out, etc. so learn to ask good questions. If you come across as the authority, you will be, because nobody will take the conversation any further.
4. Take the time to return and address the questions people ask from your posts. Leave too many unanswered and people will stop asking.
5. Don't be a jerk; relationships matter more than answers.
4 comments:
I would have to say, it really makes me realize how much God doesn't need me. But he allows us to apart of his kingdom plan. No man or woman alone will change someones heart.
And more importantly that we are a work in progress just like the people we pray and minister to.
Jesus walked.
In other words, he led a very ordinary life.
It was WHO he was, not WHAT he did that made him relevant in his day & even still, 2000 years later.
I've considered the issue--it WHO we are, not WHAT we do--deeply.
It messes with me.
It challenges me to embrace my role as a follower of Jesus. That's not something I'm totally comfortable with...really at all.
It has helped me, too.
If God really flows through all that we do, then we don't have to do any particular thing to cause him to show up. He just is. He is...when I walk with my co-workers. He is...when I have a group of friends over for dinner. He is...when I meet someone downtown.
I love that, because it affirms to me that God is organic--not forced, not proselytized.
Jesus walked...and God happens.
Steph, I love how your conversaton has chaned since your move to Helena... deep and real.
Steph,
Can you separate WHAT Jesus did from WHO He was? Isn't WHAT He did (and does) because of WHO He is? If He didn't live perfectly obediently to God's will, die, and then ressurect would He have EVER been relevant? Something to chew on.
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