The Church of Odd (WARNING: May Be Bloody and Offensive)--Leonard Sweet, 22 August 2021, LenTalk #75

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Disciples don’t play a part, or inhabit a role, or imitate someone. They let the person of Jesus resonate with their being until they become a “little Christ” (the literal translation of “Christian”). My Itemization of the Upward Scale of "Rules" and "Rule Living" The Iron Rule: "Do Unto Others BEFORE They Do Unto You" The Bronze Rule: Do Unto Others AS They Do Unto You . . and Then Some" (More Blood for Blood) The Silver Rule: "Do Unto Others AS They Do Unto You" (Law of Lex Talionis: Blood For Blood) The Golden Rule: Do Unto Others AS YOU Would Have Them Do Unto You"---(puts YOU at the center) The Platinum Rule: Do Unto Others AS THEY Would Have You Do Unto Them"-- The Titanium Rule: Do Unto Others AS CHRIST Has Done Unto Us--Lay It Down" (The JESUS Rule or The New Commandment: "Love Others AS I Have Loved You"--puts JESUS at the center) Lectionary Passages 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-59 The Second Epistle of Clement, often referred to as 2 Clement, is an early Christian writing. It is considered canon by the Coptic Orthodox Church. It is a homily delivered in the first half of the second century, and stands as the oldest extant Christian homily that has come down to us (non including sermons found in the NT). This was so important to the Syrian Christian church that they insisted it be included in the canon. It is a glass-case exhibit of what the early church preached. So what did they preach? The first part of the sermon is entitled “We Ought to Think Highly of Chirst.” The second part of the sermon is focused on the church being “fruitful” and that the “living Church is the body of Christ.” The third part of the sermon is entitled “The Duty of Confessing Christ.” The sermon ends with a reminder that “godliness, not gain, is the true riches,” and that “godliness” is none other than Jesus living in us. In other words, what did the early church preach? They preached Christ. We would love for you to hit the "subscribe" button for these vlogs. Don't forget to hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss our most recent video. Support Len’s Ministry through his 510-c-3 “SpiritVenture Ministries” (SVM) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WLM4V9GAJDRVL Become a SpiritVenture Ministries (SVM) Supporter at $9/month or a Tribe of Issachar Member at $49/month http://preachthestory.com/donate/ Follow Leonard Sweet on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonard.sweet​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lensweet​ (Sweet’s daily micro-blogs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lensweet​ (Sweet’s daily blogs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preachthestory​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preachthestorycommunity (Specifically for preachers and others who love those who preach) Access sermons, conferences, and more Leonard Sweet activities: https://preachthestory.com/​ (hundreds of written sermons) https://www.facebook.com/thesalishseapress (Sweet’s newest publications) https://salishsea.press/​ https://the-salish.com​ (Orcas Island getaway cottages for board, staff and church advances (aka “retreats”) #LeonardSweet, #Indwelling, #blood

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