Great job leading us, Noah & Team!
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8am: Doors open
8:30am–9:15am: Coffee & Conversation in our Dining Facility
9am-10am: Sunday School Classes (see class schedule below)
9:15am-9:45am: Devotion in our Dining Facility & Robert’s Study for Men.
10am: Sunday Morning Service in our sanctuary (In our gym)
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During this Sunday School Session, let’s continue to be deliberate in our pursuit of deeper fellowship, Highland — with both each other and with Christ Jesus. Growth does not happen by accident; we must engage and seek after the Lord. To those leading and serving, thank you! How blessed we are to have you as part of the Highland Tribe. See class details below.
CLASSES OFFERED & THEIR LOCATIONS
Classes begin at 9am; Classes Conclude October 5th
Classroom 1: 0-2 year olds: Church Nursery
Classroom 2: 3 and 4 year olds
Classroom 3: Kindergarten-Second Grade Class
Classroom 4: Third-Fifth Grade Class
Classroom 5: Tweens & Teen Boys
Classroom 6: Practicing the Way Class
Classroom 7: Men’s Bible Study (Ongoing throughout the year)
Classroom 8: Tweens & Teen Girls
Red-brick Sanctuary: Understanding Theology, with Mike Hare (begins at 8:45)
Dining Facility: Life Class Devotion (Ongoing throughout the year)
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Continuing through Matthew
We broke into chapter nine of Matthew last Sunday. This portion of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 9:1-8) contains layers we examined during last Sunday’s sermon. In summation, when Jesus offers forgiveness of sin, He is no longer a Rabbi with an astonishing authority. He is declaring dominion in accordance with God, Himself.
The Scribes present become critical of Jesus. In an effort to protect their people and honor God, they declare Jesus to be blasphemous, since the Levitical Law was not being followed in this moment.
Thinking, rightly, to uphold the Levitical law, the Scribes omit the Words of the Old Testament (to us) prophets, resulting in the wrong outcome. In knowing their heart’s concerns, Jesus responds by assigning Himself a title – the Son of Man, which is found in Daniel 7:13–14. This title explains His identity.
Three Points Regarding to Better Understand the Son of Man
The beauty of Jesus’ authority radiates beyond that of healing sickness, calming winds & waves, even casting out demons.
The beauty of Christs’ authority affords forgiveness & deliverance from sin to those who place their faith in Him, bringing restoration between God and man.
The beauty of the heart of Christ offers more than new legs to this broken man — Christ offers him new life.
A Rich Definition of the Son of Man, by Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
“The Son of Man is the true dignity of man realized. Humanity is impossible without divinity: it sinks to bestiality. The animal, with all its sagacity, looks always to the ground, without consciousness of relation to God. What elevates man is communion with God, in willing subjection to Him. The moment he tries to exalt himself to independence of God, as did Nebuchadnezzar, he sinks to the beast's level” (JFB).
In conclusion, Jesus, the Son of Man, will bind together the law and the love of God, forming a new covenant. You can listen to the sermon. Feel free to listen — click here. This Sunday, we continue to work through Matthew 9 — looking forward to seeing you, Highland.
Community Bible Study
This is an enriching opportunity coming to Columbus! Talk to Kathy Jordan to get more details.
community bible study starting in columbus
Kathy Jordan has brought to my attention an exciting opportunity! Columbus is being afforded a Biblically-rich experience! Community Bible Study, which is a broad ministry, is opening a chapter locally. Furthermore, the study will be through the Gospel of Matthew!
As Kathy and I have discussed the content and I have also reviewed the material, it’s evident that this could prove to be such a meaningful time for community, study and growth! The Bible Study will be held at Christ Community Church, starting August 28th, at 9:30am. For more information, please click here, or, speak with Kathy Jordan.
Highland cafe’
Open for business! 8:30am—11:30am, M-F
Highland cafe’
The cafe’s open and our volunteers from Highland are doing a really good job! Devotedly, they show up with a smile on their face and warmth in their hearts to afford those who stop in for a cup of coffee! To those who support this ministry, thank you! I appreciate you allowing us to be hospitable to our neighbors in the name of Christ.
So grateful for you, Highland.
I love you,
Rob