Tag: discipleship

Come and See

by toddweir1, posted in sermons

John 1:43-51                                                                            "Can any good come out of Nazareth?" Hearing Nathaniel's ugly question brings a flash of red to my cheeks.  This story is supposed to be inspiring about Jesus calling his first disciples, declaring the wonders they will see, like Jacob's ladder where angels ascend and descend, connecting heaven and earth. I'll get there, but … Continue reading Come and See

Jonah: How Great Satire Can Lead us to Discipleship

by toddweir1, posted in sermons

Here’s how I like to think of Jonah’s story.  This is Homer’s Odyssey of an epic adventure if it was written by Woody Allen, played by Billy Crystal or John Stewart.  This should be the next big epic Bible movie, we’ve had Russell Crowe as Noah and Moses played by Batman, so why not Billy … Continue reading Jonah: How Great Satire Can Lead us to Discipleship