The King Who Couldn’t
February 16, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Samuel 9:15 – 10:1b FIELD NOTES In today’s reading, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint Saul to be the first king of Israel. Listen to Saul’s response when Samuel tells him that he has been chosen by God to be king, “But I am only a Benjaminite, from…
Read More11. IDTTMWYTIM – Matthew 7:1-3
In this Valentine’s day (a few days late) edition of To the Table, Mason gets the short end of the stick in a trivia point system (that he came up with), the staff discuss judging in their award-winning main course, and then bookend the episode like a bunch of pros and talk about best and…
Read MoreWorthy of Worship
February 15, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 115 FIELD NOTES It has always impressed me that the people of ancient Israel were so advanced in their theology compared to the civilizations around them. While the Canaanites were worshipping idols made of wood, stone, or precious metals, the people of Israel had come to understand that God…
Read MoreLost & Found (Rev. Adam Jones)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Adam Jones. We continue our series on the preaching of Jesus called “Reorientation.” This series is the fourth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 15
Read MoreLost & Found (Rev. Allison Gossett)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Allison Gossett. We continue our series on the preaching of Jesus called “Reorientation.” This series is the fourth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 15
Read MoreAdvice or Wisdom?
February 12, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 7:1-12 Psalm 119:33-40 FIELD NOTES A while back, Dr. Chappell challenged all of us at Brentwood UMC to see the world “Inside-Out” through the discipline of living the Sermon on the Mount. These were challenging words to live by, and if you’re like most of us, some days are…
Read MoreRules?
February 12, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:2-6 Psalm 119:33-40 FIELD NOTES Paul’s words to the Galatians in today’s text seem a little harsh, especially because he’s referring to a first century debate in the Christian church that doesn’t seem to be very pertinent to Christians in the 21st century. And while the facts of that debate…
Read MoreGod’s Glory
February 11, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Psalm 119:33-40 FIELD NOTES “…do everything for the glory of God.” It’s amazing how much our lives can change when we truly try and do everything for the glory of God. When we approach our lives with this question in mind, we develop a new framework for…
Read MoreJustice
February 10, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 19:1-12 Psalm 119:9-16 FIELD NOTES A few years ago, I offered to help a friend who was experiencing some legal troubles. This offer took me all the way to a courtroom in the county courthouse, where I sat in the back row as support while my friend waited for…
Read MoreExclusivity
February 9, 2021 DAILY READING James 2:1-13 Psalm 119:9-16 FIELD NOTES “…have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?” – James 2:4 (NRSV) I am a person that is constantly making distinctions and judgements. Most of the time, this is a helpful thing—“Has this milk gone bad?”; “Should I eat…
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