Jesus spent most of His energy on the ‘outside’
If you’ve been following my musings for any length you’ll know that doing the Kingdom stuff for those on the outside has become something of a pre-occupation for me. Particularly since doing the worship in bars, brothels and nightclubs last year at various places round the planet.
So it was with interest that I read this great article from RELEVANT MAGAZINE by Brian Orme - I was encouraged, I hope you will be too - Enjoy!
There are two aspects of Jesus’ life and mission: His inside ministry and his outside ministry. His inside ministry was focused on his life with the disciples, those close to him, and his work within the religious structures of his day—inside the synagogue and the Temple.His outside ministry was comprised of his connection with the everyday people, often those on the margins, those forbidden entry into the righteous circles, the heavy drinkers, the sexually immoral and the tax collectors.
Most of this facet of Jesus’ life was also literally outside, in the marketplaces, on the hillsides, by pools, in porticos and at parties.
Reading through the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life it’s evident that the outside ministry of Jesus takes precedent. When we collate the outside versus the inside Jesus, the outside wins in every Gospel. And for good reason. In Jesus’ own words his mission was not to come for the inside, but for the out, “I have come, not for the healthy, but for the sick.”
Even when Jesus was ministering to those on the inside, he often chose to do it in the context of the outside world.
Read the rest at http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god_article.php?id=7448
April 18th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
This theme of Jesus having an outside life is our Families theme…we love church and the worship of Jesus but there is no reason the things we do and love can only be expressed in a little building on Sunday!
In my job Im always around hurting and sick people, every day someone dies or is saved and life is always precious with no promises on time!
You worship songs I hear are really refreshing and thank you again for the uplifting songs to help me remember that in all things we give thanks, and in all things Christ be glorified, no matter what were doing!
Hadassah Paz
June 8th, 2008 at 04:59 pm
yes and amen.
keep up the good work
we showed your clip of worship in the nightclub to our church today.
June 8th, 2008 at 06:12 pm
Hey Dave
That’s really encouraging about the video clip thanks for letting me know, I trust it was useful.
Lovin’ your blog by the way!
Cheers - Andy