Saturday 28th March saw the first in the four - week series of talks regarding the Easter story. These will be presented by Pastors Patrick Johnson and Kirsten Oster-Lundqvist, who have come up with the theme of viewing the death of Christ as a possible crime , and approaching the analysis of the evidence in the same way a modern day murder would be investigated! In this week’s “episode” of CSI (Christ Scene Investigated) Patrick did the family service, while preaching together with Kirsten in the contemporary service was Pastor Victor Hulbert, BUC Communication Director.
Viewers of murder/crime shows such as the popular “CSI“ will know that all investigations follow a set pattern, and as Pastor Patrick Johnson pointed out, the main focus is always on the QUESTIONS asked. Therefore each of the parts of this series also concentrates on examining different aspects of the Easter story in an equally detailed manner.
Week One was entitled “ Questioning Jesus “ , and referred heavily to John 10: 1-21 for it’s evidence. This story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd takes place at a time when the Jews were of a divided opinion about Jesus, not convinced of his authenticity. In the present time , many people are also unsure of whether to “believe” or not . However John 10 shows us that Jesus, and Him alone , is indeed our salvation …”I am the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved “. …But of course there is always hope for those prepared to turn towards God …”I have other sheep who are not of this sheep pen , I must bring them also“
The main emphasis of this week’s talk was about the conclusions we can reach about His death. These were summed up in three points:
Viewers of murder/crime shows such as the popular “CSI“ will know that all investigations follow a set pattern, and as Pastor Patrick Johnson pointed out, the main focus is always on the QUESTIONS asked. Therefore each of the parts of this series also concentrates on examining different aspects of the Easter story in an equally detailed manner.
Week One was entitled “ Questioning Jesus “ , and referred heavily to John 10: 1-21 for it’s evidence. This story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd takes place at a time when the Jews were of a divided opinion about Jesus, not convinced of his authenticity. In the present time , many people are also unsure of whether to “believe” or not . However John 10 shows us that Jesus, and Him alone , is indeed our salvation …”I am the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved “. …But of course there is always hope for those prepared to turn towards God …”I have other sheep who are not of this sheep pen , I must bring them also“
The main emphasis of this week’s talk was about the conclusions we can reach about His death. These were summed up in three points:
1) It was Voluntary - and may even have been deliberate, in order to illustrate His sacrifice for us.2) It was Vicarious - on behalf of the sheep/us. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me - and I lay down my life for the sheep”
3) It was Victorious - Christ was triumphantly resurrected to Eternal life! “ I lay down my life - only to take it up again. No-one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”
After such a good start, I’m sure we all look forward to the remaining “episodes “, which are as follows:
4th April “QUESTIONING THE TRIAL” Early and Family Service - Kirsten, Contemporary Service - Patrick
11th April “QUESTIONING THE CRUCIFIXION” Early and Contemporary Service - Patrick,
Family Service - Kirsten/Robyn Anthony
Family Service - Kirsten/Robyn Anthony
18th April “QUESTIONING THE RESURRECTION” Early and Family Service - Patrick,
Contemporary Service - Kirsten. (Lesley Dennison)
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NOTE:
I provide this information for the faithful brethren that are living under a rock (which are clueless to the changes that have taken place all around them), and innocently believe that their beloved church is still singing "When the role is called up yonder", and we're all following the a church manual; While in reality (au contraire) everything goes, and the beloved church is being swept by every wind of doctrine imaginable (some pantheistic) while the stewards condone it all, if not look the other way. This is what is really happening; And, it's no secret (except to the uninformed masses), since they publish their exploits on the internet for the whole world to see...
Can't you see the strange crosses invading the churches?
Or, the worldly music, instruments such as electric guitars and drums behind the pulpits?
Or, the jovial atmosphere during the solemn divine worship service?
Or, the comedy skits, the puppets, the pantomime?
Or, the applause? When did all this strange phenomenon become part of our worship to a Holy God?
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Matthew 24:4,5.
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And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.............. Ephesians 5:11-13
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.............. Ephesians 5:11-13
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Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them........Romans 1:32
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Arsenio.
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