Good day all!  This is the day that the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!  It looks like work may resume on the church this Saturday, which is good timing.  This week’s service will be virtual.  Don and Brenda will be at her brother’s memorial.  Debra will be at a conference, and I will be speaking at that conference on Sunday morning.  Since things could be in disarray at the church and it could be a challenge for someone to get there early enough to get it cooled off, we’ll just stay in our nice cool homes and dial in.  I will send out the number to our regulars and anyone else who would like to attend.  Send us a message if you do not normally come and would like to have the number.

This week we will cover Matthew 5:17-20.  Here Jesus tells the crowd not to presume that he came to abolish the law given to them by Moses, but to fulfill it.  He said, “until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” (v. 18)  Anyone found to be ignoring the least part of it would be considered “least in the kingdom of Heaven.”  The greatest are those who do and teach it all.

How does this fit with the understanding most Christians have about not being under the law anymore?  Calling someone a legalist is right up there with cussing them out in many churches.  Let’s look more closely at what Jesus is saying here and see what we can learn.

Do remember to pray for each other and stay in touch throughout the week.  I talked to Cindy and she’s doing well, just busy getting moved into her new apartment.  Ruth has been having a tough week.  Remember her and Cathy in your prayers.

Talk to you Sunday,

Love y’all!

Larry