So, this family took their new baby to church to be baptized and as soon as they got in the car to go home, their oldest son started crying and could not be consoled. "My goodness, what's the matter?" asked his mother. The little boy replied, "Father said that Jesus wants us to grow up in a good Christian family." "That's right, honey," said his mother. "Yeah," the little boy whimpered, "but I want to stay with you guys!"
This lesson was all about baptism and the grace we receive that begins to bring us home to God long before we make the choice on our own to live a good Christian life. Jesus does want us all to grow up in a good Christian family--the one we're born into and the one we have in the Church. Paul wants us to think about what kind of family members we are. Are we slaves to sin, or servants to God? In our group today, we decided that we need a new word. Maybe "slavents"?
In case you're interested, you are welcome to print a copy of my personal notes for these two lessons.
Click here for Lesson Eight & Nine Notes.
By the way, if you are interested in visiting the new website I have made for St. Patrick's Seasons of Reading book club, click on the title and check out what's going on with that ministry. Many of you are readers, so I would encourage you to give one (or all) of the books a try. I love the whole idea of a ministry that you can tailor to your own needs and personality--read the books and study on your own, or join other readers for a discussion group. Do what feels comfortable to you.
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