Oakhaven Church's Podcast Gary Cleveland

We've all had our try at responding to criticism. It seems no matter what choices we make, there is someone waiting to criticize and judge. That's not to say than any of us are above criticism or that there is no benefit to listening and discerning when it comes our way. The cold truth is that much that is offered even as helpful criticism is just a veiled attempt to frustrate and discourage.

The passage we will be discussing is in Luke 7 where the antagonists accuse Jesus of being a glutton and drunkard. Let's examine Jesus' response and see what he did. Once again, his actions are impressive and instructive.

This podcast is the result of a collaborative effort between Gary and his son Matthew. Matt is an elementary school art teacher in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Over the past few years has created a series of "Jesus" drawings at youth rallys and special services. He begins with a blank canvas and sketches as I preach a sermon based in the Gospel of John and select passages from 1 John.

I encourage the listener to consider who their personal view/understanding of the Savior becomes more detailed in time. Consider how we come to know Jesus incrementally as if one brush stroke or scratch of the charcoal at a time.

Jesus has compassion, reaches out and touches a leper and with that action demonstrates the gospel in microcosm. We find here Grace, Inclusion and a foreshadowing of substitutionary atonement. Listen in as Gary and son, Nate have a conversation about one of the great things Jesus did. Explore with us the wonder of the Savior.

Listen in today as Wayne Hawley shares thoughts about the nature of the church as an encouraging enterprise. Each member contributes in ways he or she probably does not fully appreciate. You will be encouraged and inspired by listening in.

It is easy to lose sight of what is most important. A thousand and one things scream to get done. Jesus must have experienced this more than most. Listen in today as we explore the texts found in Luke 4: 40-44, and Mark 1: 35-39.