May 8, 2010
Title: Vacation Bible School
Location: Hickman Mills church of Christ
Description: 2010 VBS Theme: Anchored in Jesus
For Ages: Cradle – 6th Grade
Start Date: 2010-06-07
Start Time: 10:00
End Date: 2010-06-10
End Time: 12:00
The first words Jesus speaks directly in the Gospel of Mark is “follow me” as He promises to make Simon and Andrew fishers of men (Mark 1:17). In the last words Jesus speaks in John’s Gospel, Jesus again says to Simon Peter, the man who had denied the Lord three times: “You follow me!” (John 21:22) From the beginning of His earthly ministry until the end, Jesus sought followers.
The very idea of “disciple” is one who follows a teacher. Jesus would give this simple command to follow Him to men as diverse as Matthew Levi (Matthew 9:9) and Philip (John 1:43). Not all would respond to His call. One who was called with the words “follow me” begged leave to bury his father, but his delay proved he was not ready (Luke 9:59-60). To the Rich Young Ruler Jesus said “sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”(Matthew 19:21) The young man went away sorrowful.
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Most of us remember the catchy theme to the old sitcom, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.” It appeals to a basic desire of man. Aristotle tells us that “man is a social animal.” God said “It is not good that the man should be alone,” and made for him a companion. (Genesis 2:18) We like to be known, we like to remembered. That desire is fulfilled in part through our fellowship with Christians in local churches. But as wonderful as that blessing is, God offers us much more.
One of the great promises that Jesus gives us is that there is a place for us, a place where we are known. “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:2-3) We ought to take comfort in that, be encouraged to go there. Sometimes we feel like we may not fit in or belong anywhere, that no one really cares who we are or remembers us. Jesus assures us for those that are His that will never be the case. It if it were not so He would have told us.
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