Have you ever traveled to Israel to walk where Jesus walked? If not, it’s difficult to imagine where the important places in His life – His birthplace in Bethlehem, His home in Nazareth, and His temple in Jerusalem – are in relation to one another.
The Student Christian Association (SCA) will host an intellectual and spiritual exercise comparing Jesus’ world to the world of today in the Capital District on Monday, Oct. 22. Beginning at 2:15 p.m., I will lead a two-part discussion.
First, I will compare the two worlds by lining up a city and two natural features of each region: Jerusalem/Albany, the Jordan River/the Hudson River, and the Sea of Galilee/Lake George. Through these three anchor points, attendees can discover where Jesus — if He’d lived in the Capital District — might have been baptized, might have spent 40 days praying and fasting, and might have performed His first miracle, among other important experiences in His life.
Next, I will ask listeners to imagine how Jesus might have lived in the world of 2018. For example, would Jesus be on Facebook? Would He be more likely to call, text, or visit someone in person? What kind of car would He drive? Who knows where this discussion will go?
All are welcome in Brahan Hall, room 107, at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 to be part of this presentation and discussion. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided.
Please join us!
Jim LaBate
Published: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:45:56 +0000 by j.labate