Walked Away: Many Turned Away

Episode 196 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Walked Away: Many Turned Away" was published on June 7, 2020 and runs 21 minutes.

June 7, 2020 ·21m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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Summary

by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, May 31, 2020John 6:53-68Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. Jesus’ invitations to deeper grace become increasingly more challenging.II. Some people look perfect love directly in the face and reject Him.III. Following Jesus is temporarily difficult, and eternally good. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- Have you ever walked out of a movie or show? What was it?- Where else do you see a progression of deepening expectations and requirements as you move deeper into a relationship or responsibility?- Imagine, without any context or understanding of communion, that you were hearing this teaching from Jesus for the first time. How would you have responded?- What is one of Jesus' teachings that you find difficult. Why specifically do you think it challenges you?- If you've heard Jesus' invitation to deeper relationship or responsibility, what is the next faithful step you need to take to grow in grace?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, May 31, 2020 John 6:53-68 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. Jesus’ invitations to deeper grace become increasingly more challenging. II. Some people look perfect love directly in the face and reject Him. III. Following Jesus is temporarily difficult, and eternally good.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - Have you ever walked out of a movie or show? What was it? - Where else do you see a progression of deepening expectations and requirements as you move deeper into a relationship or responsibility? - Imagine, without any context or understanding of communion, that you were hearing this teaching from Jesus for the first time. How would you have responded? - What is one of Jesus' teachings that you find difficult. Why specifically do you think it challenges you? - If you've heard Jesus' invitation to deeper relationship or responsibility, what is the next faithful step you need to take to grow in grace? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?