Jesus’s prayer life shows us a fascinating dynamic in what he taught, how he prayed before others, and how he took time to go away and pray. As we consider all that ‘Practicing the way of Jesus in Prayer’ shows us, we ask the question: What do YOU have to say, God?
Pastor John leads our discussion this week on the subject of "Prayer"
This week we continued our series How We Change: Practicing the Way of Jesus. Pastor Josh McGinley led us in his message about prayer as a spiritual practice that can transform us! Prayer is a vital part of the Christian life! It's how we connect with God, it's how we bring our requests before Him, and it's an absolute miracle that God promises to hear us... But why do so many of us struggle to make the time to be with God and have a consistent prayer life?
Prayer is a vital part of the Christian life! It's how we connect with God, it's how we bring our requests before Him, and it's an absolute miracle that God promises to hear us... But why do so many of us struggle to make the time to be with God and have a consistent prayer life? This weekend we will continue the series, "How we Change" by looking at the practice of prayer. Join us live or online. See ya there!
Helpful vocabulary: Divine Council The sons of God Sons of the Most High Holy Ones Yahweh Elohim Malak / Angelos Ruachote Monogenes: monos + gennao / gena Suggested Reading by Michael S. Heiser: The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness
Jesus said it was actually better for him to leave his original 12 disciples and for the Spirit to fill them because there was something that needed to CHANGE. When the Spirit came and moved among them, they were empowered to ‘practice the way of Jesus’ alongside one another, rather than just watching him. It’s just as true for you and me. You and I need to participate (not just associate) because you and I need one another in community.
Pastor John leads the discussion this week as we talk about the topic of "Community"
This week we continued our series How We Change: Practicing the Way of Jesus. Pastor Dary explored community as a spiritual practice. This for small group leaders is our heartbeat isn’t it?! So much of what we do is steeped in this, and how refreshing to have the whole weekend challenge us to pursue it intentionally. At Timberline we want to be a church of community builders and extenders. We want real community, real Jesus-centered friendship and support for each of you. And we want to be people who graciously extend it to our neighbor. It’s the biblical model to pursue God connected in community with each other. But often in our culture it has become easier and easier to be isolated. To let differences divide us. I am hopeful that this message will compel more people to join our groups and become intentional in this area of their lives! And I am praying that your conversations in your groups will stir us to continue to push each of us to be community builders in all arenas of our lives. Yes and Amen!