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The High School Youth Ministry for First Presbyterian Church of Salina, Kansas
This morning at Mokas, we talked about three of the Word Teasers: "Word," "sermon," and "obey." I'll focus on "Word" for our blog discussion today. I hope you'll think about adding a comment below with a question, or something that really stuck out to you, or something you didn't agree with. Let's continue and deepen the conversation! "Word" is a word that has more than one meaning for us. It can mean the Bible - words that faithful people have written down through the ages after being inspired by God. These people wanted to preserve the story of God's people, the ways God has spoken to God's people, and the story of God in-the-flesh - AKA Jesus. That brings us to another way of understanding "Word" - it is another name for Jesus. Take a look at the first words in the gospel of John: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth." (John 1:1, 1:14). I encourage you to read this beautiful passage of scripture and discover more about Jesus as the "Word." Finally, we also believe that the Word is active during worship through things like sermons, music, and sacraments like baptism and communion. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit who helps us to hear what God wants us to hear in the words of sermons and music, and to see what God wants us to see in the waters of baptism and the bread and wine of communion. What questions do you have about our discussion today? Here are a few suggested things to consider from the back sides of the Word teasers. Add your thoughts in the comment section
My door is always open. My phone is always on. If you ever need to talk or want to talk ... if you ever need to pray or want to pray ... if you ever need help or want help ... let me know. My prayer for you, always, comes from the words of Ephesians 3:14-21. May you always be rooted and grounded in the sure knowledge that God loves you more than you could ever know. The grace of Jesus Christ and the communion of the Holy Spirit gives us strength and guidance that will never leave us. Grace and peace be with you. ~Pastor Keith Today's Cards
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