Symbols
The sacraments, or ordinances, of the Church are that which Jesus gifted to His followers. Not rituals or traditions, these are the signs, or symbols, of the amazing promise of grace God made and sealed through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Kathy Kinzer-Downs - December 12, 2021
Woe To You
In one of the greatest take-downs ever, Jesus confronts the Pharisees, resulting in what is known as The Seven Woes. Throughout history, Christians have loved Jesus for His raw and spot-on exposure of the hypocrisy and callousness that often comes with high levels of authority. Less popular, however, is turning the mirror on ourselves. The truth about us is that modern-day Christianity has regressed into an often judgmental, unfeeling dogma. This week, we put the spotlight on ourselves and wonder if Jesus might say to us, "Woe to you."
Scripture References: Matthew 23:2-3
