Listening to God with Pastor Richard

   Read Romans 16:17-27 As you read consider -  What stood out for you in this reading? What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do? How does the actions of God affect you and live with others? What questions does the reading bring up for you? Pastor Richard's reflection In verses 1-4 God says through St Paul Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.  In this reading we are encouraged to see that: we be aware of who we are listening to....listen to those who are focused on God, His Gospel and His focus of loving God and loving others God's power through Jesus grace wins a...

  Read Romans 16:9-16 As you read consider -  What stood out for you in this reading? What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do? How does the actions of God affect you and live with others? What questions does the reading bring up for you? Pastor Richard's reflection In verses 1-4 God says through St Paul Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the Lord’s people who are with them.  Greet one another with a holy kiss.  All the churches of Christ send greetings.  In this reading we are encouraged to see that: we are not alone in our ministry we should encourage each other it is good to publicly acknowledge others both close and far whom you are involved in ministry with Some stuff to contemplate: How does Romans 16:9-16 affect how you see God, yourself, and how you see and will interact with others? What does Romans 16:9-16 call you to talk to God (pray) about?  (Thanksgiving, more insight, help, forgiveness.....

Read Romans 16:1-8 As you read consider -  What stood out for you in this reading? What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do? How does the actions of God affect you and live with others? What questions does the reading bring up for you? Pastor Richard's reflection In verses 1-4 God says through St Paul I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. In this reading we are encouraged to see that: to encourage and nurture relationships with other Christians we help others who are serving God and His community we make sacrifices so others may know Jesus and His Gospel Some stuff to contemplate: How does Roma...