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Community Study Week 1
From Chapter One's Q & Eh? p. 36
2. Jesus made a bold symbolic statement at the wedding in Cana when he desecrated the holy water jars with party wine, thereby replacing ceremony with celebration. If Jesus came today, what sacred traditions or long-standing beliefs do you think he would need to challenge in order to make his point?
I think Jesus would spend a great deal of time dismantling the Christian subculture. My thought is that while it is helpful for those who already believe, it is also an exclusive subculture that keeps unbelievers, seekers, questioners, and skeptics outside. If anyone needed easy access to the thoughts and words of Jesus it would be these folks. The Christian subculture, in my opinion, is nothing more than a safe haven for Christians that keeps us from being able to truly enter into an authentic conversation with the world.
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2. Jesus made a bold symbolic statement at the wedding in Cana when he desecrated the holy water jars with party wine, thereby replacing ceremony with celebration. If Jesus came today, what sacred traditions or long-standing beliefs do you think he would need to challenge in order to make his point?
I think Jesus would spend a great deal of time dismantling the Christian subculture. My thought is that while it is helpful for those who already believe, it is also an exclusive subculture that keeps unbelievers, seekers, questioners, and skeptics outside. If anyone needed easy access to the thoughts and words of Jesus it would be these folks. The Christian subculture, in my opinion, is nothing more than a safe haven for Christians that keeps us from being able to truly enter into an authentic conversation with the world.
Think I am wrong? Got a different answer? Wanna address another question or section of the book...you should do it on our Community Site Forum.
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A218 Band Concert and CD Release at Murray Hill Theatre
December 6, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Join us for a night of music, mercy and mission featuring the original songs of the A218 Band. We will also release the latest project from the band, Freedom Songs. It will be a great night that you will not want to miss.
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