Text for discussion: Luke 11.
The way of operating in the world is different from the kingdom to come.
In the world we see the pain and perils of Fallenness, the brokenness of society. In this dark and difficult situation, God hears our prayers, and answers them, and when this life is over, promises to bring us to Himself.
This week’s hymns:
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
God Himself is Present
Fight the Good Fight
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
We Praise You, O God (All are public domain)
Painting: Jesus Goes Up Alone onto a Mountain to Pray (by James Tissot, between 1886-1894, public domain).