“Others” • Elder Bryce Lowrance considers the first three verses of chapter 12 in Romans, Paul’s letter to the church at Rome. He looks to what we should logically do in our service to God, beginning with the need to focus on remembering the mercies of God. He considers what it means to “present our bodies a living sacrifice” and exhorts us to consider how we can serve others. Brother Bryce draws clear distinction between sonship and discipleship, encouraging us to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind” and to humble ourselves and think of the needs of others before our own. He reminds us that in doing these things we can still experience joy and learn more about what is “acceptable” as mentioned by the Apostle Paul.
“Our Duty to Our Fellow Church Members” • Brother Jonah Lowrance looks at the close of the Apostle Paul’s first epistle to the church at Thessalonica found in Thessalonians 5:12-28. He looks at how many of the thoughts are not disconnected from one another and support the theme to consider others when we serve the Lord and His church. He begins with Paul’s instruction concerning how we should view pastors and their work before moving toward how we should be at peace and supportive of those around us in church. He then looks at how we can “rejoice evermore” when we “pray without ceasing” and that there’s always reason to rejoice in the Lord. He also considers how we should follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, know and understand the word of God, and keep pressing on in our service to God and others.
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