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The story of Holy Week begins with shouts of Hosanna, but by week’s end, those shouts become cries to murder Jesus. Holy Week is an invitation for us to locate ourselves in the story, and ask, as the old hymn says, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/Easter Reflection Questions: 1. For what reason…
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Jesus compared his imminent death on the cross to the burial of a seed, which is necessary in order for it to spring to new life. Likewise, once we are willing to have Jesus put to death the sin in our lives, we can be raised to new life in Christ. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What is the most challenging aspect of these words…
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This all-too-familiar story from John 3 captures the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, who came to Jesus at night. It is in the midst of their conversation about being born again that Jesus says the iconic words of John 3:16. Just as Nicodemus came to Jesus in the dark, out of fear of his reputation and a sense of self-preservation, Jesus c…
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The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) all place the turning of the tables in the Temple in the middle of Holy Week, after the triumphal entry in Jerusalem. John places the story much, much earlier, right at the outset of the ministry of Jesus. By doing this, John makes the overturning of the tables a preamble to all of Jesus’ miracles and …
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The ministry of Jesus was full of reversals. Rather than feed our ego-driven, self-centered tendencies to focus on our own needs, he called us to lose ourselves, serve others, and give our lives for others. These reversals invert contemporary wisdom and right-size our lives for God. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions 1. How are you alik…
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The story of the temptation of Jesus offers us a guide for how to deal with the temptations in our lives, and shift our orientation away from ourselves and toward the benefit of other people. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions 1. What lessons did you learn as a child regarding handling your emotions in a healthy way? 2. What emotions do…
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In Mark’s gospel, the Transfiguration serves as the halfway point in the story of Jesus. It is a marked shift away from the miracles and teachings of Jesus to the journey of Jesus to the cross. Likewise, we need to make a similar shift in our discipleship, away from merely benefiting from Jesus and toward surrender to Jesus and the cross. HydeParkU…
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Perhaps the greatest cause of our loneliness and disconnectedness is the tense political and social climate. What if there was a way to bridge differences and have civil conversations about tough issues? What would that look like and could we model that new way of being? HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps 15 Practical Guidelines from Romans 12:9–21 1.Our lo…
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Being in a lasting, caring friendship is a true gift. Healthy friendships encourage us when we are down, tell us hard truths when we are reluctant to hear it, and help us be our best selves. HydeparkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. In what ways has your number of friends or closeness of friendships changed over the last several years? 2. …
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Even though families are comprised of a variety of types and dynamics, we were all born into one, and we know the kinds of strains, misgivings, and stress that families can bring us. This service will explore biblical insights in strengthening our marriages, our parenting, and our relationships with other family members. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps R…
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Baptism is the entry rite into Christian community. Our vows remind us that we are called to be part of the church, which Christ has opened to all people. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What is your favorite memory of a baptism? 2. What do you think God is doing in a baptism? 3. What difference does baptism make for you, in how …
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In Genesis, we discover that God’s creation of the first human being was incomplete until the creation of companionship. We are intrinsically wired to be in connection with other people. God said it was not good for us to be alone; in fact, we are not. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Who is the person (or the people) in your life…
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Just as Anna and Simeon received the baby Jesus and gained new hope for the future, we are to take the gift of Christmas and carry it with us all year round. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. How long do you tend to keep your Christmas decorations up in your house? 2. What memories do you have this past Christmas of different gener…
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We are all familiar with the Nativity story. We know of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the angels. But what about the setting? The stable and the manager? We take a closer look at the setting of the Christmas story and what implications it has on our lives. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions 1. What are your favorite images and s…
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Advent is a time of anticipating joy, exemplified in the Magnificat of Mary. Her soul rejoiced at the prospect of the arrival of justice, equality, and liberation for all people. That vision should both encourage us and motivate us to offer joy to others. HydeParkUMC.org/Christmas HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. When has fear eve…
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Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus, foretold by John the Baptist, who called us to “make his paths straight.” This can serve as a metaphor for peace-building and peace-making, which is at the heart of our Advent preparations. We should strive to be agents of peace, in our relationships with others. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Hyd…
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Advent is a time of watching and waiting in expectation of the inbreaking of God’s power and love to be among us. We should not lose hope, and we should remain attentive and ready to respond. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/Chirstmas Reflection Questions - What are you waiting for, longing for, hoping for – deep in your heart – this Adven…
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Calling Jesus Lord is not just a statement we make; it is a life we choose to live. He is the pre-eminent expression of God’s full character and behavior. In him, we discover our truest purpose and meaning in life, and to him, we are called to be obedient and faithful.Bởi Hyde Park United Methodist
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The parable of the mustard seed is one of Jesus’ most famous and familiar parables. It reminds us that small acts of generosity, no matter how insignificant it seems, can be used by God to multiply into wider impact for a wide host of people. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/LoveForAll HydeParkUMC.org/EOG Reflection Questions: What new ins…
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Our faithful generosity is a response to the generosity of God, who calls us to be responsible caretakers of all our resources. By saving, spending, and giving faithfully, we can create a storehouse of treasure that will be a solid foundation for the future of God’s kingdom, and help us “take hold of that which is truly life.” HydeParkUMC.org/NextS…
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We have been given an inheritance by God, which is the richness of grace and salvation, passed down through the generations. On this day when we celebrate the saints who have gone before us, we give thanks for their enduring example of faithfulness and generosity, and pledge to live out their legacy in our faithful giving. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…
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Our generosity begins with the generosity of God, who calls us to be in a special relationship together, for the benefit of the world. This is the basis of the important biblical concept of covenant, seen most vividly in the call of Abraham. And just as Abraham gave a tenth of his belongings as a response to God’s covenant, we are called to be gene…
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As we recognize and celebrate of missions partners this week, we are reminded of the Great Commission. As followers of Jesus, we are charged with bringing the scriptural truth to all the world. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘missions’? 2. In what way is God calling you to be a light…
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Jesus calls us to forgive, no questions asked, or excuses accepted. It is a requirement of all those who would choose to call themselves Christian. HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What do you think is the relationship between 1) God’s forgiveness of us, and 2) our forgiveness of others? 2. What for…
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Love is the chief distinguishing feature of a follower of Jesus. It is one whom, in Wesley’s words, the “love of God has been shed abroad in their hearts.” The Great Commandment (attested in each of the synoptic gospels) is a vivid expression of this call to love. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful Reflection Questions: 1. Ho…
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God calls us to seek the way of justice, which is a central norm of the Hebrew scriptures and an integral part of Jesus’ vision for the kingdom. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful Reflection Questions: 1. What is your understanding of justice? What new things did you discover about justice that are helpful? 2. How will you li…
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We are called by God to contribute to the flourishing of all human beings, because every person is of sacred worth. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful Reflection Questions: 1. How do you understand the sacredness of life to be an essential part of Christian character and ethics? 2. When have you ever felt “out of tune” with G…
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We live in a world where adherence to agreed notions of truth is elusive. We are more prone to seeing deceit, delusion, and distraction rather than truth. Good and faithful Christians claim the truth of God, even if it is uncomfortable and inconvenient. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful Reflection Questions: 1. In what ways …
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God has made us to be a spectacle “theatron” of the world, so we should model the kind of holy life to which we have been called. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps HydeParkUMC.org/GoodandFaithful Reflection Questions: 1. What do you think constitutes good character? 2. Which of the five qualities do you emulate best, and which do you have to work on? 3. Wh…
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Jesus calls us to love our enemies, those who are hardest to love, despite what they might have done to us. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Who are the enemies in your life? 2. What does Jesus mean when he says, “pray for those who persecute you”? 3. How can you pray for your enemies this week?…
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Jesus calls us to a selfless love, which regards the dignity and worth of others, regardless of our differences. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Which character(s) in the Good Samaritan story do you most identify with? 2. When have you been helped by a person who is different from you in some way? 3. What next step will you take …
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Jesus calls us to love God with the entirety of our lives: heart, soul, mind, and strength. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What is your experience each day in trying to figure out what to wear? 2. Who in the church has been a spiritual influence in your life? 3. How will you be more actively engaged in worship?…
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There may be many causes of fear in our lives, but in many cases, the greatest and most reliable antidote is the love of God, for “perfect love casts out fear.” HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What would your life look like if you more fully abided in God’s love? How would your family, community, co-workers, church, people in the…
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God loved us so much that God gave us Jesus (John 3:16). We are called to love one another, as an expression of the love of God (1 John 3:16) HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to ‘lay down’ one’s life for a friend? Can you give an example of that? 2. What are some ways you see our church loving ‘in deed and truth?…
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The light of God’s love convicts us of our sins, especially in the ways that we mistreat each other and cause harm. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps https://www.barna.com/research/christians-more-like-jesus-or-pharisees/ Reflection Questions: 1. What do you think it means to be a follower of Jesus? 2. How do your answers to the Barna survey make you more …
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Just as the sun is the source of life and energy for all creation, so is Jesus the source of love and goodness for all humanity. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What animal terrifies you? 2. What in your life needs the Light? How are you blocking the Light? 3. How do you confess and when was the last time? 4. In what ways will yo…
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In Christ we are never alone. We are connected to God, to each other, and in ministry to the world. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. To stay connected to Jesus who is the vine, what spiritual practices do you observe? 2. In your life, what might the ‘keeper of the vineyard’ need to prune? 3. What does it mean to ‘bear fruit’ in yo…
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The way of Jesus gives us the clearest, most direct path toward living life as God intends. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Would it make a difference in your life if you heard Jesus’ “Follow Me” as a command rather than an invitation? 2. What trouble is in your heart that you need God to help you deal with? 3. What are you doing…
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In Christ, death is never the last word, just as Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What does it mean to follow Jesus, the one who invites us into the fullness of life and death? 2. What tomb are you being invited to exit? To come out of? 3. Where do you see new life in your midst? 4. Imagine Jesu…
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Jesus cares for us, preserving and protecting us from the power of sin. We must learn to listen for Jesus’ voice, and follow where he leads us. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. In what way are you in need of a “Good Shepherd” today? 2. How do you best hear the voice of Jesus in your life? 3. How will you be less like a cow that ne…
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Jesus is the means through which we can experience the fullness of God’s presence and enjoy a full relationship with God. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What would you say are the “thieves” in your life? 2. What noises in your life compete with your ability to hear Jesus? 3. How will you learn to better listen to the voice of Je…
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Jesus meets us in our blindness and gives us the ability to see God’s grace and love, just as he cured the blind man. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. In what ways are you like the Pharisees in these stories? How do you need the light of Jesus? 2. How are you like the woman and the man in both stories? How do you need the light of…
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Jesus satisfies our deepest hungers, just as he fed the multitudes. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What favorite memory do you have of communion? 2. What difference do anamnesis and prolepsis make in your appreciation of communion? 3. How will you be the body of Christ for people this week?…
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The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables the church to be a community of love that embraces diversity and inclusion. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions 1. When have you experienced the presence and power of the Holy Spirit with others? 2. How is God calling you to do the work of Tikkun Olam, “repairing the world”? 3. What exc…
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Faithful love chooses to see reality through the “long view,” and never loses hope, regardless of how bad things might look now. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. What is a part of your childhood that you miss? 2. Who are those who loved you into being? 3. What do you think it means for love to be the greatest thing, greater than f…
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A love that forgives actively repairs broken relationships by “turning down the temperature” of heated conflict, and seeking to move forward, rather than live in the past. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Is it more difficult to forgive others or yourself? 2. Why do you think Jesus commands forgiveness? 3. How might you love other…
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A love that is gentle discovers alternatives to unhealthy anger, and seeks common understanding and dialogue. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. When do you think it is okay to be angry? 2. What do you think is the difference between unhealthy and healthy anger? 3. What will you do to be less provoked by angry experiences and people…
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A love that is humble recognizes the decency and worth of others, and embraces differences as opportunities for learning. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions: 1. Who has exemplified humility in your life? What have you learned from them? 2. In what ways is it hard for you to be humble? 3. How will you practice a healthy sense of humility…
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A love that is kind reaches across barriers to bring people into the fold. God's nature in the Hebrew Bible is often described with the word "HESED" which roughly translates to "loving-kindness." We know love when someone wants the best for us and invites us into a life of goodness. HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps Reflection Questions 1. Love is many thi…
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Paul’s classic passage in 1 Corinthians 13 is a well-known, often quoted exploration of love. The love he describes is not merely sentimental or romantic, despite this passage’s frequent use in wedding ceremonies. The love described in 1 Corinthians 13 is rigorous, strong, and forged in the hardships of life. In other words, this is a love that ove…
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