Hello Everyone, Nov 14, 2018
The last few years, I’ve been encouraged by a pastor here in Pemberville, Ohio in my reading. A few books and articles, by people I respect, have clearly articulated the reasons I have had the desire to do what I do. And the reason this ministry is called Science Faith and the Kingdom. A few of the authors- Eugene Peterson, Scott McKnight, Tim Keller, N T Wright.
The latest book elucidating the teachings of Jesus has just been released – Eternity is Now in Session. (John Ortberg, released Sept 2018) Thank you Pastor Jim!
Please get it. Please read it.
Speaking of the teachings of Jesus, I was asked a month ago to join a group of 8 other Kingdom-builders in an inter-faith dialogue. This dialogue was initiated by our friend, Mark and has been going on once a month at a local mosque since February. It is between 9 Muslims and 9 Christians. We meet in the mosque and each side discusses various topics or people that are mentioned in both the Koran and the Bible. October was about Moses. November 18th and January 20th are both dedicated to Jesus. (Jesus is a significant individual in Islam and is mentioned over 90 times in the Koran.)
This letter is a request for you to pray for us this Sunday Nov 18. Jackie and I will be presenting the teachings of Jesus. (The narrative of his Life and Death and Resurrection and Ascension, as well as discussions of His Divinity will all be saved for next meeting!)
But for now Jackie and I covet your prayers for our 40 minute presentation. One of the leaders of the mosque will begin by giving what Islam (in general) believes about Jesus. Then I continue by giving a 2 minute summary of his life, followed by a presentation of the Good News of the Kingdom of God. Jackie will follow by covering one of the Kingdom parables of Jesus, emphasizing the Fatherhood of God.
Thank you for your prayers.
In Grace,
Jeffrey Kirkbride
Revelation 7:9