This past Sunday, we enjoyed the presence of two guests from Nazarene Theological Seminary- Dr. David Busic and Dr. Jerry Lambert.
We can go in a number of directions this week, because Dr. Busic's sermon was filled with points that are well worth reflecting on. For starters, though, let's consider one question.
What does it mean to be a true Nazarene?
Dr. Busic shared some things that Pastor Sam had already shared with us over the past few years. It seems God saw fit to remind us. And the reminder is really useful, especially as we are in our capital campaign for building a community center for children and youth of the northeast Bronx.
*True Nazarenes are friends of the disenfranchised.
*True Nazarenes are cross-cultural ministers.
*True Nazarenes engage in prevailing prayer as a means of transforming the world.
True Nazarenes live like their Lord Jesus, who grew up in a disrespected town called Nazareth. "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46). To be Nazarene in this twenty-first century is to be a Christian who seeks to reflect the goodness of Jesus.
*Jesus was criticized for being a friend of sinners.
*Jesus was misunderstood because He ministered to Samaritans and Roman soldiers.
*Jesus was consistent and intentional in His personal prayer life. And He indeed transformed the world.
Are you a true Nazarene?
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