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The Deconstructed Church - Hard Pressed, Not Crushed

Alexia Lang

Created on May 28, 2024

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Our lives are fragile, like jars of clay. Yet, they hold an extraordinary treasure, the Holy Spirit, that empowers us to endure life's greatest challenges with hope and courage.

The Deconstructed Church

Hard Pressed, not crushed - Glícia Magalhães

Worship "Psalm 30"

Visio Divina "Grounded in Clay"

Read or listen2 Corinthians 4

Study Questions

Flourishing Tools

About the book of 2 Corinthians

Communion

Text Series

Study Tools

The MET'S Stories in clay

Join Discord

Prayer Walk Schools

VISIO DIVINA

Visio Divina is translated from Latin as “divine seeing.” It is related to the prayer form Lectio Divina (divine reading). But instead of Scripture, this form of prayer uses visual elements to help set your mind on prayer. It allows God to speak into your heart through the image. You are invited to experience this image through Visio Divina. Visio Divina Questions: What thoughts or feelings does this image evoke? Is there something God wants you to see? To hear? What kind of prayer rises within you as you ponder this work? Go ahead and express that to God now. If your life were etched in poetry, what would the jar look like? What's your prayer for the future? Talk to God about his presence in your life that's protected you. READ 2 Corinthians 4

2 Cor. 4:7 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." "Pueblo Indian pottery embodies four main natural elements: earth, water, air, and fire. It is an art form literally of land and place, and is one of America’s ancient Indigenous creative expressions. Foregrounding Pueblo voices and aesthetics, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery is the first community-curated Native American exhibition in the history of The Met in New York City. The effort features more than one hundred historical, modern, and contemporary clay works and offers a critical understanding of Pueblo pottery as community-based knowledge and personal experience."

Bible Study Questions

1. What stood out to you this week? 2. Was there anything confusing or troubling? 3. Did anything make you feel differently about God? 4. How might this change the way you live?
Uncommon Love

Jesus was considered rebellious for the way he loved those who were deemed unlovable. The Uncommon Love prayer guide is designed to encourage and challenge us to embrace and love everyone, just as Jesus demonstrated. Text "uncommon" to 833-912-0460 & get the 4-day series delivered right to your phone. P.s. you can text your prayer requests to the same #. We’re happy to partner with you in prayer.

San Ildefonoso terrace jar, c. 1860-1920 Unknown maker, San Ildefonso Clay and paint, 13½ x 12½ in. (34.3 x 31.8 cm) Vilcek Foundation Collection

VISIT STORIES IN CLAY HERE

2 Cor. 4:7 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." "Pueblo Indian pottery embodies four main natural elements: earth, water, air, and fire. It is an art form literally of land and place, and is one of America’s ancient Indigenous creative expressions. Foregrounding Pueblo voices and aesthetics, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery is the first community-curated Native American exhibition in the history of The Met in New York City. The effort features more than one hundred historical, modern, and contemporary clay works and offers a critical understanding of Pueblo pottery as community-based knowledge and personal experience." If your life were etched in poetry, what would the jar look like? Talk to God about the mountains and valleys of your life. What's your prayer for the future? Talk to God about his presence in your life that's protected you.