The solar eclipse of 2017 was an event that will not repeat itself for us in Middle Tennessee for a very long time. Yet, the church Reformation of 1517 has been repeating itself in various ways for 500 years this very October! Yes, it’s been 500 years since the very conscientious monk Martin Luther nailed 95 things he thought should be addressed in the teachings and practices of the church at that time to the door of the chapel in Wittenberg, Germany. He was protesting. He sought reformation not division. He got both.

That door has become famous and reminds us this Sunday that doors mentioned in scripture are also about reformation….the reformation of all people! Change is called for! In individuals and in the body of the church. The church of the ancient Apostles always being reformed in every age.

“Doors” present themselves all the time. Doorways to something good and better or doorways to less than good. That whole thing about “Sin crouching at the door” in Genesis! Cain invited sin in! Bad outcome!

In Matthew and John’s Revelation we hear Jesus encourage us to knock to receive the good and He also comes to knock on our door that each one (and we as the church) will invite Him in.

This Sunday we will hear of biblical doors and we will even get a chance to nail or knock on a door! Bring your “hammer and nails” as well as strong knuckles!

Pastor Barry