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29 de enero, 2017

Who Are We Becoming in Christ?

Harriett Jane Olson   |   Leer Matthew 5:1-12

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Leccionario Semanal
January 23–29, 2017
Resumen de la Escritura

The four texts for this Sunday join in warning the people of God that they should not be confused or intimidated by appearances or by how the larger society values this or that. A faithful hearing and responsiveness to the God of the Bible may not fare so well or look so good in terms of the world’s standards of judgment. But what is required and blessed is a community ordered according to the covenantal commitments, shaped by God’s gracious promises, and attuned to what Paul called the “foolishness” and “weakness” of God.

Preguntas para la reflexión

• Read Micah 6:1-8. When have you sensed God’s anguish over human injustice?
• Read Psalm 15. Where do you need to speak truth from the heart, do what is right, be without blame, or be reconciled?
• Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. How have my limited expecta- tions of how God works caused me to miss God’s action in my life or the lives of others?
• Read Matthew 5:1-12. Which of the Beatitudes do you feel most blessed by? Which best describes your life of faith?

Responda pida su oración. .

The Beatitudes are a prophetic utterance. They claim and
proclaim God’s favor in places and for people for whom it is
not yet apparent. They point the disciples and us to the culmination
of God’s work—the new creation, when the blessing will
be apparent to all. They also claim that...

Gracious God, kindle in me such confidence in your present blessing that I will be able to walk in your way today. Amen.

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