When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat.” The house of Israel called it manna…
The Donkey
G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936) The Donkey When fishes flew and forests walked And figs grew upon thorn, Some moment when the moon was blood Then surely I was born; With monstrous head and sickening cry And ears like errant wings, The devil’s walking parody On all four-footed things. The tattered outlaw of the earth, Of ancient crooked will; Starve, scourge, deride me: I am dumb, I keep my secret still. Fools! For I also had my hour; One far fierce hour…
Toward Sunday
Our Palm Sunday worship at The Table will be rooted in Matthew 21.1-11. Read the full text here. This story from Matthew tells of Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem. What kind of King do you think the people were expecting? What kind of King was Jesus? What might the significance of the donkey have been? For those in Kitchen Tables studying this text, what topics or questions came up during your gatherings this week?
Prayers of the People
An audio recording of Sunday’s message from worship is now posted on The Table’s Podcast. Listen here. We pray in our weekly Kitchen Table gatherings for those places in our own lives and in the world that are in need of God’s healing, reconciliation, and hope. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving for the places that are experiencing redemption and new life. You’re invited to share your prayers in the comments section below. For prayer concerns, we hope you’ll follow…
HBO’s Lazarus Effect
Here is the full video for Lazarus Effect, a resource we’ll be drawing upon this morning for worship at The Table: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l16YH6xCN4c]
The Cross and Easter
If someone were to ask you about the meaning of the cross today, how would you begin to reply? We’ll continue reflecting on this question as we move closer to Easter. You’re invited to hold the question prayerfully as you move through your day today. Here are the details for worship on Easter at The Table:
Lazarus Effect
We’ll be using resources from ONE, including this video, to create worship rooted in the story of Lazarus this Sunday… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lufN0dD-DU8&feature=player_embedded]
Toward Sunday
Worship this Sunday at The Table will be rooted in the story of Lazarus from John 11.1-45. Read the full text here. Jesus clearly identifies Lazarus as dead (v.14). Why do you think Jesus might have raised Lazarus from the dead? What is your response to this story in general? What questions does it raise for you? For those in Kitchen Tables studying this text, what topics or questions came up during your gatherings this week?
Prayers of the People and Sunday’s Message
An audio recording of yesterday’s message from worship is now posted on The Table’s Podcast. Listen here. We pray in our weekly Kitchen Table gatherings for those places in our own lives and in the world that are in need of God’s healing, reconciliation, and hope. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving for the places that are experiencing redemption and new life. You’re invited to share your prayers in the comments section below. For prayer concerns, we hope you’ll follow…
Blindness & Blinded
Worship on Sunday will focus on the story of Jesus healing the man born blind in John 9. In reflecting on this story, Carl Gregg writes, This story is not just about a blind man being healed once upon a time in a land far away. It would be significant if it were just about the past, but it is even more important because it continues to teach us today. This story of healing from 2000 years ago continues to challenge…
Toward Sunday
Worship this Sunday at The Table will be rooted in John 9.1-41. Read the full text here. Having said this, [Jesus] spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes…So the man went and washed, and came home seeing (John 9.6-7). Jesus heals a man born blind in this story. Why mud? How would you describe your own spiritual sight these days? What might be hindering or even blocking your vision? The…
Prayers of the People
We pray in our weekly Kitchen Table gatherings for those places in our own lives and in the world that are in need of God’s healing, reconciliation, and hope. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving for the places that are experiencing redemption and new life. You’re invited to share your prayers in the comments section below. For prayer concerns, we hope you’ll follow the form of prayer inspired by O-So-So, the Korean song we’re using for our time of prayer…
Sunday’s Message
The sermon from Sunday’s worship service is now posted on our Podcast. Listen here.