Evangelism
Give us this water!
“Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty.” Water is a prevalent and pregnant theme in the Bible generally and in John’s gospel specifically. In fact, the Bible begins and ends with passages about water, water that comes from one definite place and from there spreads out in all directions bringing life and blessing to all that it touches. For example, in the second chapter of Genesis we are told, “A … [Read more...]
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
In our gospel reading from St. Matthew this morning we meet Jesus at the very beginning of his ministry in Galilee. Thus far Matthew has given us the account of his birth, his baptism, and his being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. And now, Jesus begins his ministry in the northern-most region of Israel (way up there in Rexdale). Out there, on the fringes. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew records these as the first of Jesus’ words in Galilee. I want us, this … [Read more...]