Winter is Coming: Cuddle!

In this second lesson in the series based on Matthew 24:12 the practice of church attendance is addressed. What does Hebrews 10:24-25 say church attendance is really about? The truth is that we can stay at home and watch a sermon, read our Bibles, sing a song, partake of the Lord's Supper...all of these from our comfortable lounge sets. But the one thing we cannot do from our couches is to love someone, encourage someone and spur someone on to love and good works.

We can be present at church without participating. We can walk in and walk out without making loving contact with anyone. According to Hebrews 1:24-25, that is a big mistake and defeats the objective. Perhaps it is time that we understand the assembly for what it really is supposed to be: A time when one encourage another instead of simply getting together to fulfil a set of religiously stiff performances followed by a Ted talk.