Where the Journey of Grace Begins

On Wednesday, September 14 I drove limo for a funeral at The Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal) in Dallas, Texas. I noticed prominent banners publicizing their fall sermons and Bible studies on the Old Testament. Each banner had a thought provoking question that seemed to me to go well beyond an Old Testament survey to probe deeply into human reality and faith. I am considering composing my own answers to these questions, not as an Old Testament overview, but an exercise in my own spiritual formation. I encourage you to ponder these questions and even share your responses.

I am not a member of this congregation or any Episcopal church, but a pastor retired from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) whose ecclesiastical journey has ranged widely. However, in appreciation and out of fairness to The Church of the Incarnation, I want to let you know you can learn more of their take on this at https://incarnation.org/walking-through-the-old-testament/.

·         How do we know what God wants?

·         How do we know when we’ve been rescued by God?

·         Are you ever too old for God to use you?

·         What does standing up to evil look like?

·         What happens when leaders fail?

·         What does an extreme test of faith look like?

·         What do you do when there’s nothing left?

·         Can romance be redeemed?

·         What was the first break-up in the history of the world?

·         Is your money actually yours?