“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times,
see Matthew 5:21-22
‘You shall not murder’;
and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’
But I say to you…”
WHAT MORE DOES JESUS SAY? Isn’t the sixth commandment – “Thou shalt not murder” – pretty clear? It’s about life or death; God commands us to choose and preserve life, to avoid killing people, even those we hate. It is just wrong, evil, to do what Cain did to Abel. Life or death – God is about life. But Jesus reminds us of the nature of life and relationships God has in mind.
NOT MANY OF US would claim to face life or death decisions every day. Not unless we work in a hospital, fight crime, are engaged in combat, etc. But the way Jesus explains the sixth commandment, we realize we all face LOVE OR DEATH decisions on a regular basis.
Q: What exactly does Jesus say about the sixth commandment? What is this “love or death” business?
ZOOM in Sunday!
YOUNG CHURCH
- Godly Play: Faithbox: The Blocks
- Big Kids: on hiatus until Fall
HONORING BIFF – SUNDAY AUGUST 8th
On the second Sunday of August – August 8th – all are invited to share a memory or thought during our gathering. This will be in-person in Maple Leaf, but also broadcast via ZOOM, with the capacity for people to participate remotely.
SUMMER SUNDAYS
We plan to host gatherings in Maple Leaf a couple of times this summer, but are also keeping up connections via ZOOM. Here is the latest update to Emmaus Road’s Sunday calendar:
- July 11th – LIKKEL HOUSE CHURCH + ZOOM
- July 18th – ARAUCTO HOUSE CHURCH + ZOOM
- July 25th – FINAL GODLY PLAY STORY w/NICOLE @ Maple Leaf + ZOOM
- August 1st – ?HOUSE CHURCH + ZOOM?
- August 8th – Biff’s Memorial @ Maple Leaf + ZOOM
- August 15th & 22nd – Likkels away
- August 29th – SERVE TOGETHER @ Maple Leaf OR @ Aurora Commons
- September 5th – LABOR DAY WEEKEND – ?