By Lanta Cooper
In Matthew 24, the disciples ask when the Son of Man will return, and Jesus says "concerning that day and hour, no one knows." The disciples are anxious to know what to expect and when to expect it, but they are given an answer that places them in a state of anticipation. As followers of Christ, we, too, are in a state of anticipation as we try to understand the kingdom of God. But how are we to respond to this anticipation? Jesus tells us that it is not important for us to know the timing of the kingdom, but to understand how we can faithfully participate in the the kingdom in the present. We are given the opportunity each day to live out the grace of God by active involvement in the furthering of God's kingdom. May our response be to live as Christ did in the world and share the joy of the kingdom of God.
Welcome!This Lenten season, the First Baptist Church of Christ will take the time to listen to the entire New Testament (days and passages are listed on the right column). Through our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, every member of the church will be offered a free MP3 recording of the New Testament. By listening to this recording for less than half an hour each day, one can hear the entire New Testament in forty days.
At this blog, you’ll be able to read some of our members’ thoughts about what they are hearing. Our contributors reflect the great diversity of our congregation. They are male and female, older and younger, some with a seminary background and some without. As you read their questions, reflections, and observations, I invite you to join the conversation by posting a comment.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
February 20: Matthew 19-24
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