Witness makes Jesus known in Christ-sharing relationships.
These men who carry a man who is paralyzed are determined that this man on a mat would see Jesus.
They lower him through the tiles of the roof when the house is full. Are we committed to removing whatever obstacles stand between our friends meeting the healing and forgiveness we meet in Jesus?
The Way proclaims how we become like Christ.
In the time of the New Testament, it was common for disciples to find a teacher they liked and respected. Then they would go to that teacher and argue a case for why the teacher should accept them as a disciple.
Jesus, though, had other ideas!
Here in Isaiah, we see that as God brings more people to himself, he also brings those people to join the church.
Whether they are have been here for a lifetime or are new to town, whether we old or young, FBCM is called to be a house of prayer for all people as we proclaim and make known Christ's name.