1. Jesus’ mission was not to get more people to attend weekly temple meetings. How, by following his example, did this become the mission of the church? —Disconnect—
2. A typical ‘church’ might define membership committment by looking for a few key metrics, such as people who are tithing, attend Sunday meetings regularly, are part of a home fellowship, and are engaged in a service ministry in the church. In other words, the church gets at least 10% of their money and at least 10% of their waking 4-hour timeslots. (Think about that time… if a 40-hour work-week gets 60%, and meals, hygene, and commuting could take up to 20%, this leaves 10% for all other pursuits, including God and family… so in other words, the organized church may want half your uncommitted time as a measure of committment to the church.) Jesus just said, “Follow me.” —Disconnect—
Excellent! Well said.
Peace,
Jamie
Okay. Go on.
Cindy, I’m not quite sure where next… other thoughts welcome!
Bob, I like the “ordinary” take on it… great quote in your post: “The obviously well-kept secret of the ‘ordinary’ is that it is made to be a receptacle of the divine, a place where the life of God flows.” — Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy. Treasure in earthen vessels, not gilt ones.
Fantastic eye opening questions… I like the challenge to the ordinary ways of things. Keep it up!