Proverbs 1:20-33 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 [The reading from Mark will be done in a very interactive style, ending with the offer of the cross.] OK, the interactive part isn’t over. In fact, we are just getting started. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to start with the cross. We’ve got lots of them around the back. What I want to know from you now is who do you say that Jesus is? [Friend, Son of God, Savior, Messiah, Lord – all of these will be written on a flip chart. I ’ ll ask for some explanation and offer some as well.] Wonderful! Thank you! Now, tell me this. What is the one thing that unites the church? Yes! The proclamation of Jesus as the Christ (Messiah, anointed, chosen one for God’s self-revelation/proclamation of the good news of forgiveness and mercy). What is the one thing that divides the church? Yes! It is the way in which we respond to the good news of Jesus Christ. It is what we do with that ...
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