THE JOURNEY

THE JOURNEY

It's interesting to think about what exactly it meant to be a disciple of a rabbi in the context of the time Jesus walked this earth.  First, we know that a disciple didn't choose to be one.  Rather, he was chosen (John 15:16).  Inspected by the rabbi himself, it first had to be determined whether or not this young man had what it took to be his student.  You see, the goal of the disciple wasn't merely to learn the ways and teachings of their rabbi. But rather, to absorb every word of their rabbi.  To follow so closely that they were covered by the very dust which was kicked up by their rabbi's feet.  To be like their rabbi.

As disciples of our Rabbi - Jesus - we strive to absorb His every word. To be like Him. That our words would be as His, that our lives would look like His.  It's no accident that we have been given four accounts of His earthly ministry.  Accounts which describe in some detail the things He said and the way He acted.  

We have had pressed upon our hearts to read one gospel account a week together.  Continually.  That we may lean into our Rabbi's own words and actions.  And learn to be more like him.  What better way than to continually immerse ourselves in his own words, teachings, and life story?   We'll be writing our reflections and thoughts (as sort of an e-journal) as we read a gospel each week.  The purpose of this is, in general, to:

1)  Help us process what we have read,

2)  As we continue to rotate through each book (of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John), to share what God has brought to our attention and laid on our hearts.

3)  Help keep us accountable.

Our prayer is that perhaps, God willing, He'd find pleasure in speaking to others through this gospel journey.  We have begun this blog at the end of week 2, as we finish Mark and move on to Luke.   Enjoy and many blessings to you.