This week is Holy Week, a time we remember some of Jesus last days, and some of the most formative events for our faith. Most of what happened in this week was misunderstood by those there, because they had hopes, and expectations for Jesus and well, he didn’t measure up to what they hoped for. On Maundy Thursday Jesus modeled what being a servant leader was to his followers.
By Josh Zylstra, Guest Speaker Weekly Next Steps Watch Online
In more than one place in the gospel of John, Jesus used this word abide. Abide in me, as Jesus abides in the Father. Stay connected, apart from God we cannot bear fruit. In John and other places in scripture we get a picture that connection to God happens intentionally, through habits and practices.
In a world where independence and self-sufficiency are held as positive and important values, how do we contrast the call from scripture to meet together, encourage each other, and be shaped by the people around you?