{"id":10436,"date":"2024-08-20T14:25:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/?p=10436"},"modified":"2024-08-20T14:25:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:25:40","slug":"august-25-2024-finding-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/august-25-2024-finding-life\/","title":{"rendered":"August 25, 2024&#8211;Finding Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warm-up Questions<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW115304080 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115304080 BCX4\">What gave <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW115304080 BCX4\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115304080 BCX4\"> life this week?\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Try this as a different way of asking for weekly highlights!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Life Just Might Find a Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since I can remember, I have heard scientists who work in the field of space talk about the fact that water is essential for life. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10437 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280-438x350.jpg 438w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/faithlens\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/mars-67522_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a>So, as they continue to search for life on other planets, sometimes they are simply looking for evidence of water as a first step. Earlier this month (August 2024), new findings showed that there is an \u201cocean\u2019s worth of water\u201d very deep beneath the surface of Mars. This is based on studying the velocity of mars-quakes recorded by NASA\u2019s Mars InSight lander; it has not been confirmed by drilling. The lead scientist, Vashan Wright, is clear to say the findings do not definitively mean that there is life on Mars, but simply that \u201cthere are environments that could possibly be habitable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can read the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/mars-water-insight-nasa-marsquakes-c50281cac5b27d6662eab97140d10c7d\">article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Discussion Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you believe that there is life on other planets?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:2,&quot;335559745&quot;:1,&quot;335559746&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Would you travel to space if you got the chance? What about to the Moon? What about to Mars?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:2,&quot;335559745&quot;:1,&quot;335559746&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Third Sunday After Pentecost<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=591181398\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=591181435\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Psalm 34:15-22<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=591181457\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ephesians 6:10-20<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bible.oremus.org\/?ql=591181476\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">John 6:56-69<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:2,&quot;335559745&quot;:1,&quot;335559746&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span>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 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/Our-Work\/Congregations-and-Synods\/Worship\/Lectionary\/YearA\">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<p><b>Bread Again<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the last five Sundays, we have read together from the 6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> chapter of John, aka the Bread Chapter. We have heard Jesus tell the crowds that he is the bread of life that provides eternal life to all who partake. We have heard him try to explain that his flesh is the bread and his blood the wine. We have heard first the crowds, then some Judeans, and now some of Jesus\u2019s own disciples not understand what he is trying to say. We have sat with them in the midst of the mystery of the gospel, at times confused, questioning, and trying to understand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of them have given up on Jesus and trying to understand his over-their-heads metaphor about bread and eternal life. But thankfully y\u2019all have stuck around even though \u201cthis teaching is difficult\u201d and have maybe wondered at times \u201cwho can accept it?\u201d (John 6:60, NRSVue).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where Simon Peter speaks from\u2014this confusion, uncertainty, and loneliness\u2014as more and more people give up on Jesus and his teachings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At this point, \u201cmany of [Jesus\u2019] disciples turned back,\u201d so Jesus asks the twelve who remain: \u201cDo you also wish to go away?\u201d (John 6:67, NRSVue).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simon Peter answers: \u201cLord, to whom can we go?\u201d (John 6:68, NRSVue) There is no one and nothing else that offers what you offer. There is no one and nothing else on earth that promises eternal life. \u201cWe have come to believe that you are the Holy One of God\u201d (John 6:69, NRSVue). We need to look no further. Nothing else compares to what you represent and embody.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simon Peter is not asking for his next assignment (of where to go), he is simply proclaiming the gospel in its simplest form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He is not asking where he should go to serve God, but he is proclaiming that he serves the Holy One of God alone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He is not asking where he should march in his armor, but he is simply stating that he recognizes that he has the protection of the armor of God. Truth, Righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, Faith, Salvation, and the Spirit are all present in the man standing right in front of him.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peter does not have it all figured out. We know this because we know the rest of the story. We know that he will later get scared and end up denying and deserting Jesus, but right now he is sure that Jesus is the Holy one of God, and that is enough.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peter knows that no other gods, not the gods of Egypt, not the gods of the Amorites, not the gods of materialism or gossip or fame or lust or sports, can provide anyone with eternal life. Only God can\u2026and does!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Discussion Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are there beliefs or teachings in the Lutheran (or more broadly Christian) church that you find offensive or difficult to accept?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have you ever heard someone suggest that Christians are cannibals? <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">This was a common criticism waged against the early\u00a0 church because of their practices around and beliefs about Communion.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> How did\/would you respond?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do you \u201cgo to\u201d\/connect with Jesus when you need reassurance, faith, life, and love?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Activity Suggestions<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brainstorm a list of teachings that people find difficult or offensive. Your list could be strictly religious or not. Respectfully discuss each with others and share whether they are deal breakers for you or not. If you need help with the \u201crespectfully\u201d part, here are some tips for discussing difficult issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livinglutheran.org\/2020\/01\/perspective-7-tips-for-discussing-difficult-issues\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.livinglutheran.org\/2020\/01\/perspective-7-tips-for-discussing-difficult-issues\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do a mini refresher course on Communion. Luther\u2019s Small Catechism is a great resource!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closing prayer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\">Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\"> Help us to trust this always. Help us to live our lives in response to your promise of love and life. Be with us when we stumble and when we find your teachings difficult or offens<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\">ive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\">. You are the Holy One of God, Jesus Christ, our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\">Savior<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217454564 BCX4\"> and Lord. Amen.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217454564 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA Warm-up Questions What gave you life this week?\u00a0 Try this as a different way of asking for weekly highlights! Life Just Might Find a Way Since I can remember, I have heard scientists who work in the field of space talk about the fact that water is essential for life. 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