Sermon: October 31, 2010

Listen to the sermon below from October 31, 2010:

[podcast]http://thejake.cc/audio/jacobswell_dberry_103110.mp3[/podcast]

“Johnesis,” continued: Jacob, Jesus, Jacob’s Well, Jacob’s Well Community Church

I admit it. I’m excited. I confess that studying Genesis in light of the Gospel of John – and vice versa – has me all fired up.

The connections are rich and the implications build faith. The Scriptures are a treasure beyond measure, and we’re going to mine some of that again today.

This week we’re going to focus on Jacob as we find him in Genesis 28 & 33. We’re going to see how these passages prepare us to more deeply appreciate the Jesus of John’s Gospel, specifically episodes from chapters 1, 2, & 4.

The life and times of Jacob are instructive for this main reason: we are so much like him.

The life and times of Jesus are instructive for this main reason: He likes us so much.

Forgive the play on words, but think about the implications. Jacob is one of the most broken of the patriarchs. Yet, he grows and grows in faith, hope and love throughout his journey.  John decides that connecting the ministry and life of Jesus with the legacy of Jacob provides us with a greater appreciation of our flawed human condition and Jesus’ perfect provision for those flaws: Himself.

Interesting, too, (and controversial) that God expresses a special love for Jacob over his twin Esau. We’ll talk about that preferential love and (warning) what the Scriptures teach about this may upset your theological and sociological apple carts. So be it, just as Jesus rocked the woman at the well’s world, may He rock ours.

Jacob’s Well is a popular tourist attraction today, as it has been for millennia. People find a connection with the ancient stories there and are encouraged. By God’s grace may Jacob’s Well Community Church be a place of encouraging connection, too, as we discover the wonder of His story and live out ours’ in obedient wonder.

“Subversion,” Here, Wednesdays.
Be part of the subversion as we pray for The Light to dispel the darkness, for healing all kinds of wounds, and for hope. 7:00.

PRAYER GATHERING WEDNESDAY @ 7:00

Prayer for Advocate Bromenn/November: Hospice/Home Health

Operation Christmas Child: Ask Sara Corteville or Molly Waugh for details.

Q&A about our new direction for Youth and Children’s Ministry right after this morning’s service.

Thanksgiving banquet is coming!!!

FOCUS!!!!
Next “What Does Jesus Want from Jacob’s Well Community Church” Focus Group at Dave and Sue’s meets Sunday, Nov. 7 @ 6:00. First 15 (or so) who sign up will take part. Dinner provided.  Cary Hendricks will lead the discussion.

Sermon: October 24, 2010

Listen to the sermon below from October 24, 2010:

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