Today, we wrapped up the series we have been working through for the last two months. Through this series, we have explored the ways in which God goes beyond the boundaries that surround us -- from national boundaries to interpersonal boundaries, and everything in between. Looking at Luke 13:10-17, we find that Jesus takes us beyond religious boundaries as well.
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Borders and boundaries can make us feel safe. They make us feel comfortable. They let us know our limits and help define us. But Jesus frequently pushes beyond those boundaries in ways that made the people of his time uncomfortable and in ways that can still make us uncomfortable today.
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Streams of Living Water: The Charismatic Stream
Over the course of Lent, we are exploring different streams or types of spirituality found in the life of Jesus and others in the Christian tradition. Using Richard Foster's Streams of Living Water, we are looking at the many varied ways we grow in our relationship with God, as individuals and as communities. Last week we opened our series by looking at the concept of holiness. We discussed some of the most common misconceptions about holiness and looked at some concrete ways we could work towards becoming more holy in our own lives.
This week, we pair Luke 13:31-35 and 1 Corinthians 12-14 with the Charismatic Stream - the Spirit-empowered life. Where holiness centers on the power from God to be something, the charismatic stream focuses on the power from God to do things. Those who are centered in the charismatic stream are infused with and guided by the Holy Spirit in their work in the world. They feel the immediacy of God’s presence around them and act on that power in their lives.
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