Mission Ridge Church Podcast

Our series through some of the parables Jesus gave continues with a look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Sermon Notes: P’SHAT – Surface. The truth that is found on a P’shat level can be incredibly profound and profoundly applied. REMEZ – Hints. The rabbi has hidden a special treasure that is unlocked with a familiarity of the Old Testament text. DRASH – Inquire or Seek. Drash is the idea of truth hidden in story. Once a student has found the hint in the Old Testament text, they are given tools that are going to help them unlock and understand the deeper meanings of the rabbi’s teaching. It should be noted here that the Remez in a teaching is always up for debate. SOD – Secret or Mystery. Sod is connected to mystery and cannot be learned or taught. Sod is a supernatural gift from God (or we might even say the Holy Spirit). An example of this is Peter’s great confession (Matthew 16) where Jesus remarks that “man has not revealed this to you, but only my Father who is in Heaven.” Luke 10:25-37 Deuteron

This week on **Footnotes: **Logan, Rob, and Jenn dig into some possible Old Testament referances in the Parable of the Friend at Midnight, look at the structure of the poem Jesus pairs with the parable, and interview special guest Anthony Brown! Links to MAMA: Montana Area Music Association website – www.mama4mt.org Email – mama4mt@gmail.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mama4mt Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mama4mt/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/mama4mt

Logan takes us through two parables dealing with prayer: The Parable of the Friend at Midnight and The Parable of the Persistent Widow. Sermon Notes: Kal Va'Chomer – “how much more” Luke 11:5-13 Luke 18:1-8 Implications: You should have fearless audacity in how you come to God in prayer. You can expect God to answer your prayers. Repeated prayer separates want from need. God gives good gifts. Discipleship Conversation Starters: Do you expect God to give you crappy gifts? Are you really willing to go to God with your wants/needs? Where do you need God to show up in your life right now? Where is God telling you “no” right now? What gets in the way of you praying?

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Rob, and Jenn dig into some extra information, speculation, and discussion surrounding the Parable of the Two Sons and the Parable of the Shrewd Servant.

This week Rob looks at the parable of the tenant farmers and the parable of the wicked and faithful servant. Sermon Notes: P’SHAT – Surface. The truth that is found on a P’shat level can be incredibly profound and profoundly applied. REMEZ – Hints. The rabbi has hidden a special treasure that is unlocked with a familiarity of the Old Testament text. DRASH – Inquire or Seek. Drash is the idea of truth hidden in story. Once a student has found the hint in the Old Testament text, they are given tools that are going to help them unlock and understand the deeper meanings of the rabbi’s teaching. It should be noted here that the Remez in a teaching is always up for debate. SOD – Secret or Mystery. Sod is connected to mystery and cannot be learned or taught. Sod is a supernatural gift from God (or we might even say the Holy Spirit). An example of this is Peter’s great confession (Matthew 16) where Jesus remarks that “man has not revealed this to you, but only my Father who is in Heaven.” Matthew 21:28-32 Isaiah 5

This week on Footnotes: the crew discusses the boundaries of Queen Vashti, PaRDeS teaching, and digs into a couple possible remez within the parable of the great feast.

We begin 2022 with a series of Parables from Jesus. This week Rob looks at the Parable of the Great Feast that is found in Matthew 22. *Sermon Notes: * P’SHAT – Surface. The truth that is found on a P’shat level can be incredibly profound and profoundly applied. REMEZ – Hints. The rabbi has hidden a special treasure that is unlocked with a familiarity of the Old Testament text. DRASH – Inquire or Seek. Drash is the idea of truth hidden in story. Once a student has found the hint in the Old Testament text, they are given tools that are going to help them unlock and understand the deeper meanings of the rabbi’s teaching. It should be noted here that the Remez in a teaching is always up for debate. SOD – Secret or Mystery. Sod is connected to mystery and cannot be learned or taught. Sod is a supernatural gift from God (or we might even say the Holy Spirit). An example of this is Peter’s great confession (Matthew 16) where Jesus remarks that “man has not revealed this to you, but only my Father who is in Heaven.

Rob Croyle wraps up the series with a message calling us back to pursuing deep relationship with Christ. Sermon Notes: Advent is a time of preparation, reflection, and anticipation, in the darkest days of the year, to celebrate the arrival of the light of the world. Isaiah 7:14B Romans 5:1-5 Revelation 2:1-5 *Implication: * While oftentimes we focus on our deeds, toil, and perseverance during challenging times (this is necessary), Christ calls us to pursue deep relationship. Advent-ageous Action: Invest in your key relationships like you did at first.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Rob, and Jenn discuss various aspects of Logan's sermon about love and a couple things that ended up on the cutting room floor.

Christmas is about love, right? Hallmark (really, most any Christmas movie) tells us so over and over and over again. What if we are intended to experience a better kind of love, and then spread that better love to others? This week we look at Love as we continue to anticipate the Advent of Christ.

This week on Footnotes: Jenn, Rob, and Logan laugh last their shortcomings, Jenn's Christmas story from the sermon, context of "the joy of the lord is my strength", and other aspects of how we experience/avoid Joy.

Happiness and joy are the same, right? How can we experience joy in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, during the darkest days of the year? Jennifier Bartlett teaches us about joy this week as we continue to anticipate the Advent of Christ. Sermon Notes: James 1:2-4 Hebrews 12:1-2 Advent is a time of preparation, reflection, and anticipation, in the darkest days of the year, to celebrate the arrival of the light of the world. “It’s a joy that, while not aloof or unaffected by circumstances, goes beyond them. It does not require our external world to be okay in order for our internal world to be okay.” - John Mark Comer Implication: Advent reminds us that Joy is not dependent on our circumstances. Our joy comes from the Lord. Advent-ageous Actions: Create space to feel the full range of emotions. Persevere. Spend time leaning into the Lord and reframing the sorrow and suffering from the last year into “pure joy”. Have a discipleship conversation about how you have experienced Joy in the midst of

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob discuss how the notion that the world is getting worse could be propaganda and other rabbit trails about how peace can disappear.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Sometimes Christmas is just as chaotic as any other time. How can Advent help? This Sunday we reflect on the Prince of Peace. Sermon Notes: Isaiah 9:6-7 What are you willing to take up arms for? Lately, what has been getting under your skin? What makes your blood boil? Who do you regularly “go to battle” with? Romans 5:1 – We are justified by faith and have peace with God through Jesus Christ. Romans 8:6 – The mind set on the Spirit is peace. Romans 12:18 Be at peace with all men. Romans 14:17 – Kingdom of God is righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22 – Fruit of the Spirit is peace. Ephesians 2:14 – Christ is our peace. Ephesians 4:3 – Preserve unity through peace. Ephesians 6:14-15 – Armor of God — gospel of peace. Philippians 4:7 – We Experience peace through prayer, sup- plication, and thanksgiving. Colossians 3:15 – Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – May the Lord of peace Himself con

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob discuss the nitty-gritty of when Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph, and more Christmasy goodness!

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Sometimes Christmas is just as chaotic as any other time. How can Advent help? Join us as we reflect on the Hope we have in Christ's Advent. Sermon Notes Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 2:1-8 Isaiah 57:15 Implication: Advent reconciles our past, meets us in our present, and gives us hope for our future. Advent-ageous Actions: Be transparent, with yourself and others, about the areas of hopelessness you face. Engage people in their hopelessness, taking Christ with you as you go.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Rob, and Jenn dig into Deuteronomy 14 and 2 Chronicles 30. Oh and of course the normal amount of silliness too!

Logan Daily opens up our Advent series with a message about celebrating well and how we can be intentional about doing that this season *Sermon Notes: * Exodus 23:14-19 Deuteronomy 16:1-17 Leviticus 23 Deuteronomy 14:22-29 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 2 Chronicles 30:1-4, 18-20 *Implication: * Celebration is central to life in God, so celebrate well this season. Advent-ageous Actions: Have a discipleship conversation about the things you need to lament and celebrate this season. Intentionally plan how you will invite God into your celebrations this season.

This week on Footnotes: Way too many puns, breaking down "my part, their part, God's part" in the story of Moses and Joshua from the sermon, Exodus 20 and 33, getting confused about math, and looking forward with anticipation to Advent.

What is the goal of our spiritual journey? How do I know when "I arrived"? This week we conclude our very practical series on how we are to live out Relational Discipleship. Sermon Notes: Matthew 7:22-24 Judges 2:10 Exodus 33:7-12 Matthew 28:18-20 *Implication: * Proximity to church cannot be confused with discipleship. We must intentionally disciple the next generation of believers. Your Action Items: Intentionally commit to being discipled. Intentionally commit to living out discipleship in all your spiritual relationships.