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A meditation led by Greg Newton at Disciples Fellowship on 3.22.26.

What does it mean to be unbound?

In John 11, Jesus steps into a scene filled with grief, confusion, and disappointment. His friend Lazarus has died. Mary and Martha are wondering why he didn’t come sooner. People are weeping. Some are angry. Some are resigned.

And in the middle of all of that, Jesus weeps… and then calls a dead man out of the tomb.

In this meditation on John 11:3–7, 17, 20–27, 33–45, we sit with:

Martha’s honest words: “Lord, if you had been here…”
Jesus’ claim: “I am the resurrection and the life”
The tears of Jesus at the tomb
The command to “take away the stone”
The moment Lazarus comes out, still wrapped in grave clothes
The invitation to be unbound from what holds us
This isn’t a verse-by-verse lecture or a debate. It’s a contemplative reflection—an invitation to slow down, listen, and let this story speak into our own places of loss, delay, and hope.

If you’re carrying grief, disappointment with God’s timing, or a sense that parts of your life feel “bound up” and stuck in the dark, this passage is for you.

If you’d like to keep journeying with us:

Gather with us: Sundays at 10 AM — 3064 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL
Watch more: Explore our channel for additional meditations and teachings
Reach out: Share a question or prayer request—we’d be honored to listen
Wherever you’re watching from, you’re not eavesdropping. You’re genuinely welcome here.

Scripture: John 11:3–7, 17, 20–27, 33–45
Community: Disciples Fellowship — Open Arms. Deep Roots. Lived Faith.

#unbound #John11 #Lazarus #Christianmeditation #DisciplesFellowship #DFChurchBham

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A class discussion led by Greg Newton at Disciples Fellowship on 3.22.26.

How we read the Bible shapes the kind of faith—and the kind of community—we become.

In this class discussion on “reading scripture well,” we talk honestly about what it means to approach the Bible with both reverence and humility: honoring it as sacred, while also taking context, genre, history, and our own blindspots seriously.

This isn’t a how‑to manual with easy shortcuts. It’s a conversation that welcomes questions and invites you into a more thoughtful, life‑giving way of engaging Scripture.

In this session, we explore:

Why how we read the Bible matters just as much as that we read it
The difference between proof‑texting and patient listening
How context (history, audience, genre) shapes meaning
What to do with hard or confusing passages
How to hold together honesty, tradition, and personal experience
Practical habits that help Scripture form us rather than just arm us
If you’ve ever felt tension between “just believe it” and the real questions that come up when you read the Bible closely, this class is for you. You’re allowed to be curious. You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to ask, “What’s really going on here?”

If you’d like to keep exploring with us:

Gather with us: Sundays at 10 AM — 3064 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL
Watch more: Browse our channel for additional teachings and class discussions
Reach out: Share a question or reflection—we’d be honored to hear from you
Wherever you’re watching from, you’re not eavesdropping. You’re genuinely welcome in this conversation.

Community: Disciples Fellowship — Open Arms. Deep Roots. Lived Faith.

#ReadingScriptureWell #HowToReadTheBible #ChristianFormation #DisciplesFellowship #DFChurchBham #ClassDiscussion

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A meditation led by @wesleyhargon at Disciples Fellowship on 3.16.26.

What if the biggest danger in the spiritual life isn’t what we can’t see—but what we’re convinced we already see clearly?

In this meditation on **John 9:1–7, 13–25, 35–41**, we sit with the story of the man born blind, the healing that changes everything, and the religious “blindspots” that keep people from recognizing what God is doing right in front of them.

This isn’t a debate or a verse-by-verse lecture. It’s an invitation to slow down, listen, and let the text read us.

In this reflection, we’ll explore:

– The man born blind as more than an object lesson
– How Jesus reframes the question of “who sinned?”
– Why spiritual certainty can sometimes keep us from seeing the truth
– The difference between physical sight and spiritual sight
– Where our own blindspots might be—and how grace meets us there

Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, church hurt, or simply a sense that you’re not seeing clearly right now, this passage has good news: **Jesus comes looking for those who’ve been pushed to the margins and misunderstood.**

If you’d like to go deeper with this text, or process what it stirs up, you’re welcome to connect with us:

– **Sunday Gatherings:** 10 AM at 3064 Lorna Road (Birmingham, AL)
– **Teachings & Reflections:** Visit our channel for more meditations and sermons
– **Contact / Questions:** Reach out and start a conversation—your questions are welcome here

You’re not eavesdropping. Wherever you’re watching from, you’re genuinely welcome in this journey.

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**Scripture:** John 9:1–7, 13–25, 35–41
**Community:** Disciples Fellowship — Open Arms. Deep Roots. Lived Faith.

#blindspot #John9 #spiritualblindness #Christianmeditation #DisciplesFellowship #DFChurchBham

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A class discussion led by Greg Newton at Disciples Fellowship on 3.16.26.

What do Christians mean when they say that **God is Trinity**—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and why does it matter for real life, not just theology books?

In this class discussion on **God’s triune nature**, we explore how the early church came to speak about the Trinity, what Scripture reveals about God’s three‑in‑oneness, and how this shapes the way we pray, worship, and understand love itself.

This is not a technical lecture meant to shut down questions. It’s a **slow, thoughtful conversation** that welcomes curiosity and admits mystery.

In this session, we’ll reflect on:

– How Christians came to speak of **one God in three Persons**
– Key passages that shape Trinitarian faith
– Why “God is love” is deeply connected to the Trinity
– Common misunderstandings and helpful ways to think about them
– How God’s triune life invites us into relationship, not just ideas

If you’ve ever felt like the Trinity is something you’re “supposed” to believe but not really allowed to ask about, this conversation is for you. Questions and wonder are welcome here.

If you’d like to keep exploring with us:

– **Gather with us:** Sundays at 10 AM — 3064 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL
– **Watch more:** Browse our channel for additional teachings and discussions
– **Reach out:** Send a question or share what this stirred up for you

Wherever you’re watching from, you’re not eavesdropping. You’re genuinely invited into the conversation.

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**Community:** Disciples Fellowship — Open Arms. Deep Roots. Lived Faith.

#Trinity #GodsTriuneNature #ChristianTheology #DisciplesFellowship #DFChurchBham #ClassDiscussion

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A meditation led by Greg Newton on Disciples Fellowship 3.8.26.

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A class discussion led by Greg Newton at Disciples Fellowship on 3.8.26.

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