Christ Church Jerusalem

1 December 2019 - Rev. David Pileggi, on the first Sunday of Advent, has us consider Jesus' words in Matthew 24 as we remind oursevles of his second coming. In this remembering and preparing, we must live in the paradox the breaking in of the Kingdom continues to redeem even as we wait for Jesus' return. Yes, Jesus is coming back, but he is active among us now when we gather in his name, when we come to his table. Jesus has words of admonition for us as we wait for him; he does not want us to be complacent nor deceived nor terrified. All of us will be confronted with the unexpected. In order to be prepared to stand before our judge, we have to live a life of obedience that keeps us in a state of spiritual readiness. Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/