Do you have a song that comes to mind when you need help or reassurance?
What comes to mind as the most important word in the Christian faith? Why?
Read
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 and
Romans 8:19. How do you see the connection between the ministry of reconciliation and God's plan for human beings - "the children of God?"
Read
Colossians 1:19-20. There are several profound statements in just these two verses. What jumps out at you the most?
What do you long to see reconciled?
Greg Finke writes: "Jesus is very clever. Wherever he wants you to start being a missionary, he already has you there." How does that affect your life and community? Where are you already positioned to "start being a missionary?"
When Tim found himself out in the storm, a Bible verse came to mind: "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine" (
Song of Songs 6:3).
Psalm 119:11 encourages us to hide God's Word in our hearts. Is there a simple verse that you might commit to memory, to find its way into your heart? Share which one it might be - and if you are in a group, offer each other some ideas.
Our Backpack Collection is happening! For more details, look here:
https://thecrossing.church/backpackThe Abundant Conference is coming up in September. Tickets will sell out fast, but can be accessed here:
https://thecrossing.church/page/805?EventCalendarId=1&EventItemId=757More Outreach opportunities and Serve Days are coming up soon!
https://thecrossing.church/calendar/25
Father, we worship You for the ways in which You are reconciling all things - that through Jesus' death on the cross You have made a way for us to be reconciled with you, and with one another. It is amazing and humbling to think that You have called us to be ambassadors of Christ, to pour out His love into a world that is fractured and hurting, and to reach out and seek reconciliation and peace. Help us to be obedient to this calling. Strengthen us, and reassure us. Help us to be aware of the people in our midst that you are calling us toward, to serve, to love, and to bring Your message of hope and redemption. We love You, Jesus, and it is in Your Name we pray. Amen.