Root of Jesse
December 3, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19Isaiah 4:2-6Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 FIELD NOTES Mark Twain once said, “Don’t waste good money finding your family tree. Go into politics and someone will do it for you.” This seems to be true even in a democracy, but of course, the ancestors of the British monarchs are the…
Read MoreAdonai
December 2, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 124Isaiah 54:1-10Matthew 24:23-35 FIELD NOTES In the Jewish Sabbath prayer, the mother prays at the table, “Blessed art thou, Adonai, Mighty God, Creator of the universe. Thou hast hallowed us with mitzvah and commanded us to kindle the light of Shabbat.” Reflecting on these words, we remember that mitzvah refers to the law of the…
Read More7. Spiritual Disciplines – Confession
The staff confess their deepest darkest secrets (jk), have some debates that would rival history’s greatest intellectual sparring, and learn a bit of garlic- I mean Gaelic- from our own Irish mate, Derek. Mentioned in this episode: “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard Foster Brené Brown Time Stamps: 0:00 Hannah Cold Open 2:50 The Great Debates…
Read MoreWisdom
December 1, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 124Genesis 9:1-17Hebrews 11:32-40 FIELD NOTES Hebrews 11 begins: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” In these verses we hear stories of God’s people from the beginning, stories of faith. The faithful are convinced of God’s promises, assured of things they…
Read MoreEmmanuel
November 30, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 124Genesis 8:1-19Romans 6:1-11 FIELD NOTES Today’s readings are about Noah’s flood and our baptism. These are not the usual just-before-Christmas themes, but they lead us to Advent’s deepest meaning. Advent is a time of preparing, not just presents and festive meals, but a place for Jesus to find home in our…
Read MoreJonathan Wilson Hartgrove
In this episode, we sit down with author and activist Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove to discuss his books, his activism, and what the Gospel calls us to be and do.
Read MoreAncestry.com (Dr. Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our new series on the prophecy of Jesus called “The Family Tree.” This series is the third 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: Matthew 1:1-17
Read MoreAncestry.com (Rev. King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We begin our new series on the prophecy of Jesus called “The Family Tree.” This series is the third 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: Matthew 1:1-17
Read MoreLectio Divina
November 28, 2020 Luke 17:11-19 NIV Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he…
Read MoreThe Power of Gratitude
November 27, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 17:11-19 FIELD NOTES GK Chesterton says: “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” QUESTIONS FOR THE FIELD What do you think Chesterton is saying here? PRAYER GUIDE Lord, let us bask in gratitude for all that you…
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