Our church began a new 16-week class during the Sunday School hour last week titled The Gospel in Life / Grace Changes Everything. The way this class is structured, we first meet in our shepherd groups (each elder meets with their flock for prayer), then we view a brief video presentation by Dr. Tim Keller, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.
SESSION 1 : CITY THE WORLD THAT IS. (Sept. 5 AND 12) We learn that we are not just to seek prosperity and peace in the city where we live, but we are to seek prosperity and peace for the city, as well. We see the reasons that cities were created, how they have fallen under sin, and how we can be a part of redeeming them—how we are a part of God’s story to redeem and restore the whole world for his glory.
Then we regroup in our small groups again and discuss the video. We are taking two weeks for each session in case folks have to miss one or the other. Check it out or come join us on Sunday morning, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Additional Reading:
Bakke, Ray. The Urban Christian.Bartholomew, C., and M. Goheen. The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story.Berger, Peter, and Thomas Luckman. The Social Construction of Reality.Stott, John R. W. The Contemporary Christian.
Sermons:
Keller, Timothy. Sermon: Love for the City
Keller, Timothy. Sermon: Should I Not Love That Great City
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