During a meal with his disciples in John 13:1-17, Jesus did something that shattered social norms. He dressed like a slave and performed a task that was beneath most slaves by washing his disciples' feet. Although he didn't explain his actions completely, he gave us enough clues to find three important lessons. The first two lessons are about what he can do for us and the third about what we can do for each other. (sermon notes)
When our life is off center, the result is dissatisfaction. In Haggai 1:1-11, God calls us to center our lives on him.
After complaining repeatedly to God, the prophet had a view of God’s power and fell silent.
A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were...