Moose Mountain Church of Christ
On the Mount
Welcome
On the Mount reminds us that a gathering place where curious people and disciples gathered to hear Jesus. Jesus spoke of the presence of God being in their midst and about how we might live as his followers. And he created a movement of small communities living the kingdom. We attempt to be such a Jesus community and hope that you also are intrigued by Jesus.
Vindication does come in Mark's gospel, but in the tradition of an empty tomb. Women go to the tomb and a man is waiting for them. Instead of speading spices, they are to tell the men, disciples of Jesus too, that Jesus will meet them in Galilee. That's the place where it all began. It will be a beginning or better a continuation of Jesus' ministry, but now through the disciples. The story of Jesus is unfinished until. We aren't told the story of the meeting in Galilee, only the fear of women.
But this isn't about gender, it's about fear to do things elsewhere. It's the fear of leaving safety, it's the fear of meaningful conversations about Jesus and his relevance.
Maybe Mark's story is unfinished because the reader must finish the story begun with Jesus. Until he meets us again, he has already already gone ahead and awaits us as we pursue the active adventure of faith, helping others decide for Jesus.
I would be interested in hearing from you. If you want to share your thoughts about this story or contact me, write Howard at onthemount@sasktel.net.
Office Address:
1 Christina Street
Box 184
Kenosee Village
Saskatchewan
S0C 2S0