Scripture: Luke 3:38
…son of Enos son of Seth son of Adam son of God.
Thought for the Day: Continuing from yesterday, I share the final line from Luke’s Genealogy. Matthew takes it back to Abraham, the Father of Israel. Luke takes it all the way back to God. For Luke, the genealogy offers us a story of new beginnings. It sounds a little like what Paul was suggesting in 1 Corinthians where he describes Jesus as the new Adam who offers new life through the Spirit. The first Adam received the Breath (Spirit) of God, while the new Adam (Jesus) promises the Spirit to the disciples, the Spirit that came on Pentecost. The Genealogy communicates more than just that idea, but for Luke, the idea of new beginnings is a key concept that is reinforced in so many ways. And of course, this new beginning (new life) is not limited to one group or one community, but to everyone – Jew and Gentile, male and female, young and old.
Prayer: Breathe upon me and into me your Spirit, O Lord. Allow it to be the inspiration that allows me to participate in the new thing you are always doing among us. Amen.
SUNDAY’S SERMON
