God has called His people together in unity, both Gentiles and Jews, to those far off and close, to bring the Hope of Christ to all. This call is not new but has extended back to the beginning as God had them look up to see His hope for the future.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
1-21-24 Abraham
Genesis 12:1-9
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 1:4-20
1-28-24 Moses
Exodus 3:1-12
Ephesians 2:8-22
Mark 2:14-17
2-4-24 Paul
Acts 9:1-9
Ephesians 4:1-16
Mark 3:13-19
2-11-24 Here I am Send Me
Isaiah 6:1-13
Ephesians 6:10-20
Mark 6:6b-13
Paul, after seeing his own life change from putting people in prison to now sitting in prison for the gospel. He looks at us and says live a life worthy of the calling.
Moses sees the bush on fire, not burning up. God, out of the bush, calls this outcast to announce the good news to those in captivity. For by grace we have been saved and sent to bring good news of Christ who saves.
Father Abraham was called to look up at the stars and see countless descendants. Believing this calling, he moved forward in sinfulness as he tried to throw it all away. Even when we fail in our callings, God is still faithful to that original promise of Abraham, bringing unity to people.
God has called His people together in unity, both Gentiles and Jews, to those far off and close, to bring the Hope of Christ to all. This call is not new but has extended back to the beginning as God had them look up to see His hope for the future.
We are called to walk in love, just as Isaiah sees he is a sinful man among a sinful people, and he yet is sent cleansed. God cleanses us to walk in love and gives us the defense of His armor.