Acts 2 in the account of Pentecost shows us a vision of the church where there is unity and diversity, where differences are honored but united in the the gospel of Christ’s love #jesus #pentecost #christian #holyspirit #church

On Pentecost, we see the possibilities of God’s kingdom #jesus #holyspirit #pentecost #church #christian

In Acts 2, Peter’s sermon is about how with the coming of the Holy Spirit a new age has begun #pentecost #holyspirit #christian #jesus #church

In Acts 2, Peter preaches a sermon on part of the prophet Joel where Joel is talking about the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord is an event talked about a lot in scripture. It’s a moment of transformation for the world. The Christ event is a day of the lord event. #jesus #pentecost #holyspirit

The Festival of Weeks came to be a festival about the giving of the law. And on Pentecost there is similarity in how the coming of the Spirit is described and how the giving of the law is described. Pentecost is bringing a new revelation and beginning. #jesus #holyspirit #pentecost #christian

The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost assures us of the continuing presence of Christ and gives birth to the possibility of the Church as we know #jesus #pentecost #holyspirit #christian #unitedchurchofchrist

Pentecost, the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot, was originally a first fruits festival. In our region, the first fruits festival is typically a strawberry festival because strawberries are among the first crops ready in the year #pentecost #holyspirit #strawberryfestival #strawberries #christian

In Acts 2, the coming of the Holy Spirit comes during the Jewish festival of weeks or Shavuot. The Greek name for the festival is Pentecost because it’s 50 days after Passover. Christians kept the name since it’s 50 days after Easter #easter #pentecost #holyspirit #faith #christian

The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, is associated with acts of creation. #holyspirit #pentecost #creation #christian #sermon

God was able to build the Church to the ends of the earth because the disciples said yes. Imagine what God can build with us if we too say yes #jesus #hope #faith #church #christian

The impact of one act of faithfulness and ripple out spreading the grace of God for generations #jesus #stewardship #generosity #hope #unitedchurchofchrist

God empowers us to build up the kingdom and build up the church. Our church is beginning a capital campaign, Foundations for our Future. #jesus #christian #church #stewardship #unitedchurchofchrist

Our future will be different than what’s come before. Our future, what God is building with us, is both known and unknown #jesus #hope #christian #church #unitedchurchofchrist

In Acts 1, Jesus tells the disciples that they have a role in the building up of God’s coming kingdom. #jesus #ascension #christian #unitedchurchofchrist #faith

The Holy Spirit empowers the disciples to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth #jesus #christian #holyspirit #hope #unitedchurchofchrist

When the disciples in Acts 1 ask Jesus about restoring the kingdom to Israel, they revealing that their vision of God’s kingdom is too small. God’s kingdom is much more #jesus #kingdom #christian #hope #faith

In response to the disciples’ question in Acts 1, Jesus tells the disciples the future belongs to God. It’s not for them to know the times or periods that the Father has set. #jesus #ascension #christian #hope #church

In Acts 1, the disciples are at a point of major transition. Their old lives are ending, and they have a new purpose. We all go through points where our lives change in major ways #change #transition #faith #hope #jesus

In John 14, we are promised that through the Paraclete, through the Holy spirit, we will never be alone #jesus #holyspirit #hope #faith #christian

The resurrection on Easter Sunday isn’t the culmination of God’s work. It’s a new beginning. #jesus #easter #resurrection #holyspirit #hope

In John 14, Jesus says those who love him will keep his commandments. There are only two commandments in the gospel according to John: life and love. #jesus #bible #christian #faith #hope

In John 14, Jesus says if we love him we will keep his commandments. St. Augustine wrote that it’s the Holy Spirit that enables us to do both of those things #jesus #holyspirit #love #christian #faith

The ascension and sending of the Holy Spirit enable the presence of Christ to be with us and to be everywhere #jesus #holyspirit #ascension #christian #church

In John 14, Jesus assures the disciples of his continuing presence through the sending of the Holy Spirit. Jesus continues to be with the disciples through the Holy Spirit #jesus #holyspirit #christian #paraclete #bible

In John 14, Jesus talks about the coming of the Advocate or the coming of the Paraclete in Greek. What does Paraclete mean? #jesus #holyspirit #paraclete #hope #chtistian

In John 14, Jesus says the disciples will not be left orphan because of the sending of the Paraclete. Jesus identifies himself with the Paraclete so we see the purpose of the Paraclete and Jesus are the same #jesus #holyspirit #paraclete #christian #unitedchurchofchrist

Human beings aren’t designed to do well all alone, and many people will make all sorts of sacrifices to stay in bad relationships just because the fear of being alone can be so great. Jesus addresses the fear of being alone in John 14. #jesus #hope #faith #christian #church

Christ is with us from start to finish and every place in between. Christ is with us in every direction because he is the way. #jesus #hope #faith #christian #church

In John 14, Jesus tells us he is both the way and our final abiding place. Jesus is our beginning and end and everything in between #jesus #faith #hope #bible #christian

In John 14, Jesus says he is the way and to not let our hearts be troubled. This is a reminder to not let our hearts get weighed down by fear and despair because we know the good new that Christ is the way #hope #faith #jesus #bible #christian

Magik is thinking about being a lap cat #cats

In John 14, Jesus says he is the way. And earlier he tells the disciples that his way and our way is living out Christ’s commandment of love #jesus #hope #love #faith #christian

In John 14, Jesus tell the disciples that he’s both their final abiding place and that he’s the way to get there. Jesus is with us every step of the way because he is the way. #jesus #hope #bible #christian #unitedchurchofchrist

In John 14, Jesus tells the disciples that he and the Father are one, and this assures that disciples that if they’re in relationship with Jesus they’re in relationship with God the Father #jesus #bible #church #christian #faith

“I AM” statements in John are times where Jesus reveals who he is #bible #jesus #christian #hope #unitedchurchofchrist

In John 14, Thomas is very concerned about the physical place Jesus is going and preparing, but Jesus isn’t promising a place. Jesus is promising a relationship. #jesus #faith #hope #christian #church

Jesus’ promise in John 14 about “in my father’s house there are many mansions” isn’t about describing a physical place. It’s a promise of relationship with Jesus, of being able to abide with Jesus. #jesus #hope #faith #bible #christian

In John 14, Jesus says “in my father’s house there are many dwelling places.” Sometimes that’s translated as many mansions, and historically Victorian Christians went all in on heaven as domestic bliss #jesus #history #bible #christian #unitedchurchofchrist

In John 14, Jesus is preparing the disciples to deal with a time of transition and uncertainty, which are things we certainly still need help navigating today #jesus #hope #faith #christian #unitedchurchofchrist

John 14 is Jesus at his most pastoral, which is why it’s a popular passage for funeral #jesus #hope #faith #christian #church

In John 10, Jesus says “I AM the door.” Jesus being the door means it’s not on us to determine who is worthy of God’s love. The door is open. Our job is to tell people about Jesus and show the love of Christ in our lives. The door is open to all. We just need to follow. #jesus #hope #faith

Our job isn’t to sort out who is worthy of God’s love. Our job is to tell people the kind of God we have and show people to kind of God we have through how our lives reflect God’s love. #jesus #christian #hope #faith #unitedchurchofchrist

Magik and Pippin were waiting for the pastor to come back downstairs after her shower. Is the pastor in trouble? #caturday #cats

Jesus says “I AM the gate,” but a better translation is “I AM the door.” Jesus opens when all doors are locked and he makes a way out of no way. #jesus #christian #church #faith #bible

The I AM statements in the gospel according to John are Jesus revealing who he is #jesus #christian #bible #faith #unitedchurchofchrist

Following Jesus involves reflecting the love of God into the world. Love is an action. #jesus #love #faith #discipleship #christian

Jesus, the good shepherd, knows the names of his sheep. When he calls us by name, not even death can stop us from answering #jesus #hope #christian #sermon #resurrection

In John 10, Jesus is identified as the good shepherd who knows the names of the sheep. Jesus calls us each by name out of death into life. #jesus #goodshepherd #christian #bible #faith

We sometimes don’t notice God at work in the world and in our lives because we’re not actually looking #jesus #faith #christian #church #unitedchurchofchrist

In John 10, Jesus says the sheep recognize the voice of shepherd. There are always lots of voices calling for our attention, we need to deepen our relationship with Christ in order to follow the right voice #jesus #christian #bible #unitedchurchofchrist #faith