Gathering 240: “Make Mine a Double!” // Service of Worship // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.
Beatitudes Radio
English - July 01, 2022 04:35 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBReligion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement beatitudes progressive spirituality christianity religion arizona service sermon Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Relay racing is all about the transition of the baton. The baton is transferred from runner to runner at each leg of the race. If the transition isn’t smooth, precious time and even victory is sacrificed. Our scripture today from 2 Kings 2:1-14 tells a similar story of the transition in prophetic leadership from the mighty Elijah to his predecessor, Elisha. This metaphorical passing of the “baton” happened abruptly and too soon for either runner. Elijah was not ready to pass it, and Elisha was not ready to take it. In a final effort to secure a smooth transition, Elisha asks Elijah for a double portion of his courage and spirit to descend upon him.
Listen as Pastor Tony explores how to apply this scripture to our lives today. What is our baton? What legacy are we offering to the next generation? Does the next generation even want it? Discover four possibilities of how the church can collectively pass the baton to the next generation when our race is over. If done thoughtfully and empathically, this transition will ultimately dictate how Christianity moves forward. It won’t be an easy race to win, but the baton is yours to give.
Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 06/29/22
Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14
Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn
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