Call to Scripture

[Leader] Scripture is the place where well-dressed,

comfortable people turn

to have their lifestyles validated.

[People] No! Scripture is the story around which

all people gather to hear about

the lifestyle God intends for them to live.

[Leader] Scripture is the place for good people to

learn how to become even better.

[People] No! Scripture is the place for all people

to confess their own sin and

to hear and share God’s good news of forgiveness.

[Leader] Scripture is the place where people go

to ask God for the things they want.

[People] No! Scripture is the place where

people offer what they have received

for the work that God is planning.

[All] Let us gather to hear scripture,

that we might learn God’s lifestyle,

share God’s forgiveness,

and offer ourselves to God’s work.

Photo by Voncille Powell

© 2014 Todd Jenkins