Trinity 10
Collect
Ephesians 4: 1-6, 10-16
John 6: 24-35
Recipe for the “Bread of Life” – thanks to Jessica Herrera
Ingredients:
• Wheat – Psalm 81:16, Matthew 3:12, Matthew 13:24-30, John 12:24
• Oil – Hebrews 1:9, James 5:14
• Honey – Psalm 81:16, Psalm 119:103, Proverbs 16:24
• Salt – Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6
• Yeast – Matthew 13:33, Galatians 5:9, 1 Corinthians 5:7-13
Directions:
1. Mix Ingredients
“Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands.” 2 Timothy 1:6
2. Knead Until Dough is Well Formed and Mature
“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be weary of His correction; for whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father the son in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:11
3. Rest
“Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
4. Bake (With Fire)
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold which perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:7
5. Eat, Be Nourished and Feed Others
“O taste and see the Lord is good…” Psalm 34:8
“I am the Living Bread that came down from Heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” John 6:51
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