What is the mission of Jesus?
How did the disciples perceive the mission of their master?
These questions are pondered in this episode.
Scripture of the Day – Luke 10:1-12
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Easter
Easter is without a doubt the most important day in the Christian calendar. The argument for the assembly of churchgoers hinges entirely upon the events of the first Easter morning. On that morning Jesus rose from the dead. While this is a happy ending to the narrative of Jesus of Nazareth – a wrongly accused and convicted man who suffered and died at the hands of corrupt and greedy political and religious leaders – it is only the beginning of our story. In fact, it is the new beginning for our story. Humanity’s fallen state is exposed as we see violence, oppression, and injustice all around us. Like so many people throughout history, many in our world still bear the image of Adam. The problem is that the attributes associated with this image lead to sin and death. God made humanity in his image, but our self-centered actions have distorted what was once incorruptible and immortal.
Instead of giving up on His creation, God rescued his creation. This task involved the divine entrance of God into the human existence through the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Unlike Adam, and all others in human history, Jesus perfectly embodies the image of God. Through love, compassion, mercy, and humility Jesus personifies the original intent of the human creation. Moreover, on that Easter morning, we see that Jesus has prevailed and proven Himself victorious over the forces of evil. Not only does Jesus win on Easter, but humanity wins on Easter. Our broken lives are made whole. Our wounds are healed. Our addictions no longer enslave us. Instead, those of us who follow Jesus are transformed into the true Image of God displayed in Christ. This means that we now live by the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. Now that we have been liberated through resurrection we have but one question to ask, what are we going to do now?
-Micah
Episode 26 – Rev Micah Spicer Historical Jesus – The Mission of Jesus
Your friendly neighborhood pastor, Micah Spicer, finds himself back in the hot seat answering questions about the historical Jesus. In this episode, Micah and Curtis discuss the mission of Jesus. How does the church perceive that mission, and how might Jesus have perceived his own mission? Tune in to find out.
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Episode 25 – Miracles in the Ministry of Jesus
Your friendly neighborhood pastor, Micah Spicer, finds himself back in the hot seat answering questions about the historical Jesus. In this episode, Micah and Curtis discuss the role of miracles in the ministry of Jesus.
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Episode 24 – Rev Micah Spicer Historical Jesus Social & Economic
Your friendly neighborhood pastor, Micah Spicer, finds himself back in the hot seat answering questions about the historical Jesus. Learn about Jesus, his family, their social and economic status, and the experiences that helped shaped the theology of the Son of God.
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