Monthly Archives: October 2008

From Atonement to Reconciliation

Posted on October 10, 2008 by John Valade

On Oct. 8 Some friends and members of Wascana Fellowship spent an evening celebrating an evening known to Jewish people as the beginning of yom kippur. We began our conversation by discussing what that day meant in the lives of … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of God’s Vineyard

Posted on October 8, 2008 by John Valade

[Oct. 4] Following up on the discussion on Sep. 27, we proceeded to the next parable (in Matthew 21:33-46), about a man who builds and outfits a vineyard, then rents it out to “vinedressers” or “husbandmen” (depending on the translation). … Continue reading →

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The Day That Changes Everything

Posted on October 5, 2008 by John Valade

[Sep. 29] This evening gathering took place on the festival that Jewish people call Rosh Hashana or the Festival of Trumpets. It has come to be called the Jewish New Year, because it is the day from which the rest … Continue reading →

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“My Sheep Hear My Voice”

Posted on October 4, 2008 by John Valade

[Sep. 27] In Matthew 21:23-32 Jesus is confronted by religious authorities about his authority to preach, and his reply is to ask them about who they thought gave John the Baptist (who promoted Jesus) his authority. Since any answer they … Continue reading →

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“I Am The Good Shepherd”

Posted on October 3, 2008 by John Valade

[Sep. 20] Wayne Hart began this discussion by having us read from John 9 and 10. On the heels of freeing a blind man from his lack of vision comes a challenge to Jesus’ authenticity (John 9). Detractors refused to … Continue reading →

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