Sunday August 30, 2020 “Fire Burning, Fire Burning” with Dr. JJ
Bible Text: Exodus 3:1-15; ; Romans 12:19-21; Matthew 16:21-28 | Sermon Teaser
Sunday August 30, 2020,
13th Sunday after Pentecost
“Fire Burning, Fire Burning ”” , 240 Manor Road East
With The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea , the Music of Tom Marcaccini, the Cornerstone Band
Church School Allison Marcaccini,
www.Manorroadunitedchurch.com
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We are the fire
The Angel appeared in a flamer of fire
A time of miracles. A time of Exodus, God looked, God took notice, God saw, oppression, suffering God opened the way to Liberation
God observed, God opened the way for Moses action. Moses heard, the groaning of slavery. Moses listened to the oppressed crying out to God. God proclaimed, set them free
Moses met God at the fire, the p”lace on which you are standing is holy ground.”
Moses heeded the people groaning, Moses shepherd, keeping flock, preparing rebellion. Pharoahs army is power. There is a search for the God mountain. Moses led the flock, goes on pilgrimage, warning sign, shepherding seeking guidance.
Let love be genuine, ekklesia, community, called out, set apart, mission relation to the world. Narrative, way of life, inner life, surrounding the world.
Jesus went to Jerusalem, meet the cross, martyrdom, misunderstanding, confession, redeem, climax, hope.
Those who lose their life, will find it. Embark on the long journey, passion launches, suffering, divine identity, fulfill, nature of Christ.
We are the fire