{"id":10278,"date":"2024-02-06T07:29:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T12:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/?p=10278"},"modified":"2024-02-05T09:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:46:12","slug":"february-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/february-11-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"February 11, 2024&#8211;Affirmation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Rachel Larson, Blacksburg, VA<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Warm-up Questions<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>When you are complimented for something you\u2019ve done, how does that feel?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Why?<\/li>\n<li>When you are criticized, how does that feel?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Affirmation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10290 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147-466x350.jpg 466w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/02\/iStock-1791092147.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A dictionary definition of \u201caffirm\u201d:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cto<i> <\/i>offer (someone) emotional support or encouragement.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I received a letter from a member of the congregation I served.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In it she thanked me for my ministry, complimented something I had done, and said she was happy that I was her pastor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Though I don\u2019t remember exactly what she wrote, I do remember the feeling I had.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I felt happy and encouraged\u2014proud that I was a pastor, looking forward to the day ahead.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In short, I felt affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>On another occasion I received a note that expressed a member\u2019s displeasure and disappointment in my work.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I remember how debilitating it felt.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I felt sad and discouraged.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It made me question my talents and calling.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Discussion Questions<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Why do you suppose it is so difficult for some to offer affirmation?<\/li>\n<li>What have you said to another that was affirming?<\/li>\n<li>Have you noticed any change in how you view others by finding something to compliment and affirm in them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Transfiguration of our Lord<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=573128920\">2 Kings 2:1-12<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=573128951\">2 Corinthians 4:3-6<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=573128987\">Mark 9:2-9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Text links are to <a href=\"http:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/\">Oremus Bible Browser<\/a>. Oremus Bible Browser is not affiliated with or supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can find the calendar of readings for Year B at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/Our-Work\/Congregations-and-Synods\/Worship\/Lectionary\/YearB\">Lectionary Readings.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For lectionary humor and insight, check the weekly comic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agnusday.org\/\">Agnus Day.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Gospel Reflection<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The story of transfiguration tells of Jesus and his disciples Peter, James, and John\u2014 perhaps his closest friends\u2014ascending a \u201chigh mountain apart.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The mountain is not designated.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In Scripture, however, mountains signify a place where God is often present.<\/p>\n<p>While there, Jesus\u2019s appearance changes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>His clothes become dazzling white\u2014perhaps an indication of God\u2019s presence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then Elijah and Moses appear, talking with Jesus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Elijah represents the prophets and the prophet who will point to the appearance of the messiah; and Moses, the law giver, the man who leads God\u2019s people to the promised land.<\/p>\n<p>Peter is so stunned, he blurts out that maybe it would be good to build booths, or shrines, to commemorate the occasion.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The gospel writer comments that Peter and the others are so terrified they do not know what to say. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While all of these components of the story are important, and offer lessons for the readers, the most significant part of the story comes next. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A cloud overshadows the mountaintop and God speaks to those assembled there:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThis is my Son, my beloved, listen to him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When God finishes speaking, only Jesus remains.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Elijah and Moses have vanished.<\/p>\n<p>In the story of Jesus\u2019 baptism, God affirms to Jesus that he is God\u2019s son and beloved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In the transfiguration story, God affirms to the disciples that Jesus is god\u2019s son and beloved. As one theologian has written:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cBy listening to Jesus, we learn who he is and who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The stage is now set for Jesus\u2019 journey to the cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Discussion Questions<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Why do you think Peter wanted to build booths on the mountaintop?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Why does the gospel writer say about Peter, \u201cfor he did not know what to say, for they were terrified?\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>What do you think God wants to accomplish in this encounter?<\/li>\n<li>How do God\u2019s words of affirmation assist Jesus in his ministry?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Activity Suggestions<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>With a friend or two, take sheets of paper and each of you write down what you admire\/like about the other(s).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>What are their best gifts?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then share what you wrote.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Is this easy or hard to do?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Why?<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b>Read aloud the Old Testament text from 2 Kings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Summarize in one or two sentences, what it tells us about these prophets and God.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>What is the purpose of Elijah\u2019s appearance in the transfiguration story?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>What is the significance of his and Moses\u2019 disappearance?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><i><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Closing Prayer<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Good and Gracious God, we thank you for our Savior Jesus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Help us to listen to him.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>And help us to remember daily your affirmation of us in our baptisms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>May we seek the good in all that we meet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Amen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel Larson, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Questions When you are complimented for something you\u2019ve done, how does that feel?\u00a0 Why? 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Affirmation A dictionary definition of \u201caffirm\u201d:\u00a0 \u201cto offer (someone) emotional support or encouragement.\u201d\u00a0 I received a letter from a member of the congregation I served.\u00a0 In it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1400],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-post"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>February 11, 2024-Affirmation - Faith Lens<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/february-11-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"February 11, 2024-Affirmation - Faith Lens\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Rachel Larson, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Questions When you are complimented for something you\u2019ve done, how does that feel?\u00a0 Why? 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