Session 7: John 14.21

Community might be the easiest part. All you gotta do is show up.  At the prescribed time.  At the hard brake in your schedule.  Hang with other believers, other parts of the body (of Christ).  Worshiping, singing, praying, reading The Word of God together.  Following the program.  It’s our time and effort as a collective.

But intimacy…?

Intimacy is more difficult. Far more difficult. It is the one-on-one time with God. Our interaction with The Divine that is day to day, hour-by-hour.  The (real) relationship that exists in-between our church gatherings.  The relationship—the worship—that is happening as we live our lives.

While it may be more challenging, it is the best part, the real part.  It is the sitting-at-the-table-with-Jesus relationship that God is calling us to.  It is deep, meaningful and rewarding. It is our study and our goal for the semester.  Let’s GO!

AFTERWARDS.

AT THE STUDENTS’ REQUEST, SUPPER FOLLOWS OFF-CAMPUS AT SLIM CHICKENS on Dawson Road in Albany. Students are responsible for their own transportation and meal.