I'm excited about our Summer Sermon Series, "Stories" that will begin this Sunday, June 14. "Stories" will explore the stories that Jesus used, parables, to teach his listeners and us today. Through the use of the power of stories Jesus shared great truths and significant theology. The interesting thing about stories is the power that they have on us. We remember stories. In the 21st century we experience stories best through media - namely tv, movies and even music. Think of the latest movie you've seen and the story that it told. I recently watched Schindlers list for the very first time. I will never forget the story of this man and the people he sought to save from the vicious evil that was Hitler. The powerful images, while difficult to watch at times, are seared in my mind and make more real to me the reality of the enslavement, torture and senseless deaths of millions of Jews.
While we have been conditioned to expereicne most of our stories through media, God has long used the power of stories to tell His great truths. The fact is, virtually every one of Jesus' parables are known by even those with a limited knowledge of the Bible.
I am hopefull that through this series we will each discover not only the truth of Jesus' teaching but also the truth of the story God is wanting to write on our hearts and through our lives.
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