Change-Up

We finished Romans a couple of weeks ago on Wednesday nights. It was the latest in the Walk through the Bible plan that began over two years ago. We went from Genesis through Numbers and then skipped over to Romans out of a need to take a break from the OT.

But last week and then again tonight, I'm throwing a "change-up". We're reviewing, fleshing out, going over and hopefully discussing what I taught on Sunday morning. In my dreams, we'd have one core concept or principle each week that would be taught in various venues and at various times. A "Big Idea" if you will. The Lifeway Extra people were trying this several years ago, but in reverse. They were suggesting that the pastor teach in harmony with the Sunday School lessons.

The guiding principle is sound though.

Reduce the current 3-5 messages on different topics, none of which really stick, to one core principle repeated and reinforced. From floodlight to laser.

So tonight I'll be helping people continue to explore the process of recovering from their hurts. I read all 8 of the sermons that tie in with Saddleback's "Celebrate Recovery" program this morning, and once again, Rick Warren was on the mark. So I expect some of that will come out tonight as well.

It made me wonder if the churches of Valparaiso shouldn't cooperate to begin that program here. Yes, the mega-monster across the bay does it. But it might be that a smaller "sister" program might work well too.

Just a random thought.