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The Grace of Christ be with you!
The setting in which Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan was classic match-up between the law of God and the grace of God. The lawyer who questions Jesus wants to test Jesus according to the law. Jesus, however, is lord of the law and instead maneuvers the lawyer to answer the questions himself and he, Jesus, passes judgment on him. How does grace answer the lawyer’s questions?
WHAT MUST I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?
-“What must I do” implies a legal requirement.
-“Inherit” implies grace. An inheritance is freely given.
WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?
-The lawyer asks for a legal definition of “neighbor” so that one can know who they are obligated to help.
-Jesus, however, gives a moral definition of “neighbor.” Neighborliness is a quality of one’s character.
In the end, the law of God is no match for the grace of God. In truth, I believe that the lawyer’s questions were merely a ploy to try and lure Jesus into giving an answer that he could judge. Still, Jesus not only outmaneuvered the lawyer he also answered both questions in a much unexpected way in which the grace of God shown brightly.
Blessings, Will
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THIS COMING SUNDAY: "The Cardinal Rule" based on Luke 10:25-37. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching. Sunday Worship Bulletin
PICKIN' ON THE PORCH: Join us every Tuesday at 2pm all summer for a hour of musical pickin' on the front porch of the Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Bring your musical instrument to join in or simply come to enjoy some mountain music.
WEDNESDAY NOON CHAPEL: Join us every Wednesday all summer for a time of prayer, music and reflection in-person or on Facebook Live at The Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching.
PRESBYTERIAN 101: Anyone interested in knowing more about our Presbyterian church is invited to participate in this class. We will meet at 10am on Sunday morning the first four weeks of July (the 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th). Whether you are a visitor to our church or a life-long member we'll discuss and learn more about our heritage, beliefs, and practices together! A sign-sheet is on the bulletin board at church or you can email your pastor, Will Heyward, to sign up at pastor@mjpc.org. to let me know that you plan to participate. I hope to see you there!
OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Our Sunday Cool program for all grades will begin again during the Sunday School hour in the fall.
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