Matthew 17:1: "[Jesus] led them up a high mountain by themselves."
Matthew 28:16: "The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go."
Mark 3:13: "Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him."
Mark 9:2: "Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone."
Every church needs to have a process that leads people to higher spiritual ground. Jesus didn't evaluate his ministry effectiveness by how many people joined him in the valley... but by how many had climbed the mountain with him. Likewise, it's saying nothing to have huge crowds on Sunday mornings. We have to lead them to higher, more exclusive, less selfish terrain. And unfortunately, many people will choose to stay behind.
Thats a good word right there. Awesome pic too!
Posted by: Terrace Crawford | March 12, 2008 at 11:36 AM
BA, are you gearing up for the Weekender at CHBC? I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
Posted by: TW | March 12, 2008 at 11:59 AM
i'll try to live blog it - but not sure if they have wifi. hmmm
Posted by: Ben Arment | March 12, 2008 at 12:23 PM
They got it (even if they say they don't), but I'm sure it's locked down.
Posted by: TW | March 12, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Thank you so much for this post. That is a huge insight.
Posted by: Travis Thompson | March 12, 2008 at 02:50 PM
"And unfortunately, many people will choose to stay behind."--e.g., John 6. Good word.
Posted by: Tom E. Snyder | March 12, 2008 at 03:58 PM