by Joyce Lehman | Aug 18, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
During our summer series we have been exploring the emotions of Jesus. This Sunday we will be looking at Jesus’ emotion of love. In many respects Jesus having the emotional experience of love may seem like a no-brainer. But could Jesus’ emotion of love be particular...
by Dustin Dawe | Aug 11, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
What comes to your mind when you think about pain? Are you reminded of a time when you experienced pain? Was it a physical pain, emotional pain, or something else? As you think about these scriptures this week, think about the pain associated with each scripture....
by Joyce Lehman | Aug 4, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
Scripture lessons: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer...
by Joyce Lehman | Jul 28, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
This Sunday we will take note of Jesus’ emotion of surprise. In English the word surprise, as a verb, means to feel astonishment or shock at an unexpected event. The Greek word used in the two scripture lessons below means to cause marvel or wonder. Apparently,...
by Joyce Lehman | Jul 22, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
This Sunday we will give attention to Jesus’ emotion of compassion. Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. In the 2...
by Dustin Dawe | Jul 15, 2020 | ‘Jesus’ Emotions, (really?)’, Towards Sunday
What brings you joy? What if you made a list, what would be on it? Jesus experienced joy. What things do you think brought Jesus joy? Joy is much deeper than happiness. Joy is not dependent on life’s circumstances. Joy is an emotion that is an outpouring...
