Otober 8, 2017, Lectionary

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Pondering this morning what did/does it mean to have no gods other than the Deliverer described in Bible history? Exodus 20:1-4

What's richer than money and sweeter than honey? The law, testimony, statutes, and commandment of God. Psalm 19

Paul was good at doing what other people said was the law. Then he met Jesus and everything changed. Philippians 3:4-14

Seems like Jesus' story might be about the possibility of a favored group losing favored status. Matthew 21:33-46

Thoughts about Listening

If the things I think about a lot of the time are not contributing to my freedom, then maybe I can choose to think differently. Exodus 20:1-4

The documents most foundational to a society are all full of words. Words matter. Psalm 19

Privilege may increase to those who stay within human society's rules. But if those rules are unjust, . . . Philippians 3:4-14

What I stumble over holds the possibility of growth for me. What I refuse to notice until it avalanches could be fatal. Matthew 21:33-46

Bible Reading Group Homework

1.    Do you remember the last time you disrespected your mother? Tell the group about her response.

2.    Read or listen to Matthew 21:33-46. Act out this story together. Make it about employees, owner, and middle-management. Or make it about apartment renters, owner, and site managers. Or make it about construction workers, land owners, and contractors. What would it take to disrespect the owner as much as this story tells?

3.    Read or listen to Exodus 20:1-4. After God delivered Israel, what did God ask them to do? Consider what changes this  would require them in their thinking and possessions.

4.    Read or listen to Psalm 19. What is richer than money, and sweeter than honey? Read this Psalm together so you can hear each others’ voices and ponder the words.

5.    Read or listen to Philippians 3:4-14. Paul was good at doing what other people said was the law. Then he met Jesus. Discuss together how everything changed. Did Paul’s following of Jesus cause him to stop respecting the Ten Commandments? Discuss Romans 7:7-12 in this context.

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1. ¿Te acuerdas de la última vez que le faltaste el respeto a tu mamá? Diga al grupo la respuesta de ella.

2. Leer o escuchar Mateo 21:33-46. Actuar juntos esta historia. Hágalo sobre los empleados, el propietario y la administración intermedia. O hacerlo acerca de los inquilinos de apartamentos,  el propietario y los administradores del lugar. O hacerlo sobre los trabajadores  de la construcción, los propietarios de la tierra, y los contratistas. ¿Qué es lo que se necesitaría hacer  para no respetar al dueño como se dice en la historia?

3. Leer o escuchar Éxodo 20:1-4. Después de que Dios libró a Israel, ¿Qué les pidió Dios que hicieran? Considere los cambios se requerían de ellos en cuanto a su pensamiento y posesiones.

4. Leer o escuchar el Salmo 19. ¿Qué es más valioso  que el dinero y más dulce que la miel? Leer juntos este Salmo, para que pueda oír las voces de los demás, y después reflexionar sobre las palabras.

5. Leer o escuchar Filipenses  3:4-14. Pablo era bueno  en hacer lo que la gente decía que era la ley.  Entonces conoció a Jesús.  Discutir juntos cómo cambió todo. ¿Al seguir  Pablo a Jesús causó  que parara de respetar los Diez Mandamientos? Discuta en este contexto Romanos 7:7-12.