Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain gives us a vision of the glory we anticipate for the whole world once Jesus’ redeeming work among us is finished. God knows we need to be people of vision to see the journey to … Continued
Welcome To St. Bartholomew’s Family Bible Study Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor … Continued
Our lessons for today, like many other Scriptures, teach us that the purpose for the commandments has always been to call people like you and me into a relationship with God. It is a special kind of relationship, one defined … Continued
As disciples, we are called to be the activity of God in the world. We are called to live out our identity as salt and light. “Be salt. Be light. There is an implied imperative in both declarations. Be who you … Continued
Welcome To St. Bartholomew’s Family Bible Study Matthew 4:18-23 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow … Continued
The Beatitudes are a call to action to be church, a call to action to make Jesus present and visible and manifest when the world tries desperately to silence those who speak the truth. The Beatitudes are a call to … Continued
Welcome To St. Bartholomew’s Family Bible Study for Epiphany John 1:35-42 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him … Continued
Jesus is calling the first disciples to be: fishers of people to be in relationship. Jesus calls these first disciples into relationship — with himself, with each other, and with all the various people they will meet in the rest … Continued
The invitation to ‘come and see’, found in John’s Gospel is an invitation for us today as well as those who heard the Word centuries ago. When we accept the invitation, we: See kindness offered and find a way to … Continued
Welcome To St. Bartholomew’s Family Bible Study for Epiphany Matthew 2:1-12 2In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been … Continued