The Back of the Book
A message by Scott Cooper
Delivered October 17, 2010
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Prineville, Oregon
Faith-- more specifically the source of our faith—is the theme of today’s service.
Listen again to these words from today’s second lesson from Second Timothy:
“Continue in what you have learned and firmly believed…All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”
Hear the words of Jesus from today’s gospel:
“I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. …Always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.”
Powerful words of instruction. Clear direction to be rooted in God’s word and to use it to minister to others.
I wonder if these were words that were familiar to the Episcopal saints whose commemoration day we celebrated yesterday.
