Unpacking the Story: Week Four

When Jesus began His earthly ministry He read from the prophet Isaiah the following words:
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.”
Once He had said these words He basically said that they were about Him, and that this was what He was all about! He had come to put things back together, the way things were meant to be!  He had come to restore His creation!

Last week we talked about redemption, how Jesus had fulfilled all of the Old Testament prophecies, and had made a way for all to be redeemed and set free.  Now those people who have been redeemed are called to continue the work of restoration that Jesus began.  We are called to go out proclaiming the Good News, caring for the broken and hurting, and calling people back to God.  Until Jesus returns one day, we are to be His hands and His feet in His creation.

In order to prepare for this Sunday I’d encourage you to read through Matthew 5-7, James, and Revelation 2-4.  Our gathering begins at 6pm.  Prayer takes place before the service from 4:30-5:30 – all are welcome!

Blessings,
Pastor Mike