Hope – What Is It? How Does It Come?" (Podcast and YouTube Video)

Monday, July 19, 2021 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


Colossians 1:26 (NKJV)
The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:26-27 (PHILLIPS)
They are those to whom God has planned to give a vision of the full wonder and splendour of his secret plan for the sons of men. And the secret is simply this: Christ in you! Yes, Christ in you bringing with him the hope of all glorious things to come.

WHAT IS HOPE?
1. A picture of something good that can happen 
2. Confident expectation 
3. Anticipation of good
4. Belief that something is obtainable

WHERE DOES HOPE COME FROM?
1. From God - Imago Dei (Image of God) 
Psalm 119:49, “Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope”
2. From Your Parents
3. From Significant Others in Your Life

Reflection Questions:

1. How does hope motivate people to do extraordinary things?
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2. What is your hope?
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Article from 1999, "Straight From the Source: A Conversation with Rev. Bryan Hudson"

Sunday, July 18, 2021 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments


Text of article published by the Polis Center at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. (From https://archives.iupui.edu/bitstream/handle/2450/3589/v4n2-Aug1999.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y)

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
A CONVERSATION WITH REV. BRYAN HUDSON
August, 1999

Rev. Bryan Hudson of New Covenant Church, founded the Indianapolis Pastors' Gathering in 1996. In addition to monthly meetings, which average about 15 ministers attending, the organization sponsors an Annual Praise Gathering that brings together parishioners from the churches represented at the monthly Pastors' Gathering. The Gathering has also sponsored seminars on subjects of interest to pastors, such as tax and legal issues and dealing with the Y2K bug. In this excerpt from a recent interview, Hudson discusses his view of the role of ministerial associations.

Clergy Notes: Why did you start the Indianapolis Pastors Gathering?
Hudson: Many of us who pastor churches are doing very well. The churches are growing; we have nice buildings, nice programs. But overall in the city, the church unified is in ruins. We don't do much together. We are building our own little kingdoms. But Christ called his church one, as opposed to many. So I wrote a letter to many of my friends in the ministry and asked them, 'Is it time for us to consider coming together to pray for our city and our leaders?' I said I didn't need any more meetings, and if they didn't feel like we should do this, that was fine. I sent 40-some letters and received 23 responses that said, 'It's time.'

Clergy Notes: Is there anything about the Gathering that makes it different from other ministerial associations?
Hudson: Prayer is a big emphasis, as opposed to just talking about stuff. We pray for our mayor, our governor, our police chief, our schools. We probably spend three-quarters of our meeting praying.

Clergy Notes: Why do you think ministers keep coming back?
Hudson: With our group, they know that here is a place where we'll do some business, but not a whole lot. This is a place to be refreshed and pray. It's like an oasis, so pastors look forward to it. There's no sense of dread of having to sit there and wade through a lot of idle conversation.

Clergy Notes: Why do some ministerial associations decline in attendance or fold?

Hudson: One reason is a lack of clear purpose. Every organization has to have a guiding mission so the people involved stay motivated. Sometimes an organization will lose that sense of mission; they can't define in one sentence what they are doing. In a ministerial fellowship, we presume that God is helping us. It's difficult for a ministry to survive without divine direction. Second, the leadership of the organization has to communicate the mission, and be passionate about the organization. A sense of purpose and leadership are critical factors.

Clergy Notes: How would you sum up the purpose of the Gathering?
Hudson: Our first purpose is prayer. Our second purpose is to offer support to one another. Third, to work together to enhance the life of our communities. We're bold enough to think and believe that our prayers can affect the whole city.

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Source vs. Resource: How to Receive the Things You Need (Podcast and YouTube video)

Monday, July 12, 2021 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments



Philippians 4:11-13, Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

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Independence Day in Historical Context - A Promise Made

Monday, July 05, 2021 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments

 


Enjoy this brief video presentation, "July 4 Independence Day History in Context - A Promise Made"
Content from my book, Biblical & Social Justice: What Is It? www.BiblicalJusticeBook.com

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