Even though there is one more discussion section for groups to discuss together on their own, Sunday night was the last teaching session for the Rewire series.
Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make Rewire possible. From the booklet, to the stage design, to the music, to the many people who prayed…Rewire was the result of hundreds of hours of work for the benefit of the Calvary community.
It was also encouraging to see so many people willing to dialogue together on the topic of technology. It is wonderful to be part of a congregation that wants to engage on this challenging, but necessary, subject.
After we finalize the DVDs, the material will be available to small groups and we will post the availability on the blog.
As we bring Rewire to a close, remember:
Jesus was a carpenter, which means he built things. Jesus sailed on boats. Jesus wore clothing. Jesus encouraged his disciples to use nets when fishing. Jesus paid taxes with money. Jesus mentioned barns, towers, swords, millstones, and ploughs in his teaching. All of which shows that Jesus used technology.
He used technology for good, but did not give way to coveting and idolatry. He used technology without speaking evil of others. He used technology but resisted making his plans without God. He used technology but refrained from being selfish, impatient or individualistic. Much of what Jesus did was remarkably non-technological, but Jesus demonstrates that it is possible to live faithfully in a technological world.
May the use of technology be another aspect of life in which we follow his example.
Jim & Lisa