The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.
[00:01:42] First Reading - 1 Kings 21:1-10,15-21a
[00:04:57] Second Reading - Galatians 2:15-21
[00:06:42] Gospel Reading - Luke 7:36-8:3
[00:09:37] Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:26:13] Blessing and Dismissal
Questions for reflection on Galatians 2:15-21:
- What is the most important part of your identity? If you were to describe your “self” what would come to mind as most essential?
- As you read today’s passage what is the most important part of our identity according to Paul?
- How much do your answers to #1 and #2 line up? Why?
- In some ways it is good to have a variety of different kinds of churches to serve a variety of different people. In other ways it is not good because these can create artificial divisions in the church. Why wasn’t Paul okay with just establishing a church for Gentiles (non-Jews) and also a Jewish Church? Wouldn’t that just make everyone more comfortable?
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