Ministry Formation Podcasts / Audio Messages
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- Series: Recharge 2013
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- Scripture: {bib=Deuteronomy 16:1-17}
- Additional file: thanksgiving and generosity.pdf
Deuteronomy 16:1-17 describes the three major feasts in Israel’s calendar. Harvest festivals engage God’s people Israel in a joyful rhythm of harvest and celebration. We will observe that this three part dynamic is central to Israel’s worldview: God has given generously, His people respond with thanksgiving and rejoicing, and thanksgiving results in generosity, justice and inclusion. Israel’s celebration of God’s good gifts is the basis of her ethic of generosity, justice and inclusion. Seasonal rhythms of festivity and celebration of God’s goodness motivate and energise her to bless and welcome others. These harvest festivals mobilise the Christian church to a life of celebration and generosity.
