Jesus in the Temple Precincts

 

Artist's Impression of the Royal Porticos of the Jerusalem Temple 

 

We enjoyed such a really great morning of teaching, thoughts sharing, maps exploring and breaking open the scriptures.  We thoroughly delved into the shape and structure of the Temple and why Jesus would have been in the Colonnade – (because it was Cold – right!) and which was where all the rabbis would teach their students. We talked about Jesus setting the captives free, looking at his words and deeds; giving sight to the blind, making the deaf hear and the lame, walk, which was how he showed his true Sovereignty, and which comforted the imprisoned John Baptist.

We thoroughly went into the true nature of Christ’s  Kingship, that of Servanthood : “I have come not to be served but to serve …”  Being an outward sign of this, we explored the deep holiness of the foot washing on Maundy Thursday – and indeed why the clergy carry out this simple and meaningful act of Christ’s own ministry.

We looked at Jesus’ promises of Eternal Life, of his presence with us always, the tremendous nature of His trust in us, the nature and the ‘how to’ of Unity. We discussed the two great Commandments he gave us – loving God, each other – and oh yes, obedience always playing a large part, but not forgetting that we always have a choice.

Thank you to all who helped with music, prayers, setting up and everything else –and of course a special Happy Birthday to Toby whose 13^th Birthday it is.

We enjoyed singing:  Jesus is Lord, Meekness and Majesty, Thank you Jesus, The Lord’s my Shepherd (Stuart Townend), Bind us together and Our Lord reigns.  We even heard a poem from the Celtic Tradition all about the Good News that is Jesus.

May God’s blessings fill your week my friends.

Our Lord reigns – indeed He does!

Alleluia – Christ is Risen:  He is Risen indeed – Alleluia.

Dcn. Olivia

This week's reading can be found here.