Kerr's Korner
A Slap in the Face
By John Kerr
The "slap heard around the world" refers to the incident when Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife. Smith was banned from the Oscars for a decade. A slap in the face is more than the physical pain. It is meant to humiliate the victim.
I thought about this because we had just studied about Paul being slapped in the face. Acts 23:1Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.” 2 At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. 3Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck!”
Jesus, much like Paul, was struck in the face for the way he answered the high priest.
John 18: 19Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” 22When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby struck him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. 23“If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” 24Then Annas sent him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
Then I remembered the teaching of our Lord and Savior. Matthew 5: 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
By John Kerr
The "slap heard around the world" refers to the incident when Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife. Smith was banned from the Oscars for a decade. A slap in the face is more than the physical pain. It is meant to humiliate the victim.
I thought about this because we had just studied about Paul being slapped in the face. Acts 23:1Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.” 2 At this the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. 3Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck!”
Jesus, much like Paul, was struck in the face for the way he answered the high priest.
John 18: 19Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” 22When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby struck him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. 23“If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” 24Then Annas sent him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
Then I remembered the teaching of our Lord and Savior. Matthew 5: 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Wayne's Wacky Words
Snickersnee- While this word sounds like something funny or possibly cute, it is actually referring to a long, dangerous knife. It was first used in reference to cut-and-thrust fighting in the 1700s and is still occasionally used when referencing the knife, though it is becoming more and more obsolete.
Kerry's Kar Tips
A weekly auto tip from our resident expert!
The “self-serve” gas station is common place these days. The norm is to use a debit or credit card to purchase gas for our vehicle. There are some precautions to be taken when doing so. The gas station is an easy place to steal your card info with a reader on the pump! Believe it or no, a person nearby can also steal your card info and even a mini camera mounted on the pump can read your card. What can you do to protect yourself?
1. Check the card slot for a reader.
2. Do not use your debit card, instead Use a credit card, as you are protected more if your card is compromised.
3. Palm your card to cover the numbers as you swipe it.
4. Be aware that any gas station could be compromised to steal your card info.
1. Check the card slot for a reader.
2. Do not use your debit card, instead Use a credit card, as you are protected more if your card is compromised.
3. Palm your card to cover the numbers as you swipe it.
4. Be aware that any gas station could be compromised to steal your card info.
Happy Motoring!!
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AM Opening Prayer-Ethan Jones
AM Closing Prayer-Tom Long
PM Opening Prayer-Mike Hartline
PM Closing Prayer-Mike Glinkerman
Wed Devo 10/23-Tim Holibaugh
Serving the Lord's Table for October
Ernie Kunselman (speaker), Ray Smith, Kevin Reichard, Tim Holibaugh, Mike Glinkerman
Devotional Reader
Ernie Kunselman
Prayer Request Leader
Mike Hartline
Worship Training Center
Evie Smith
Communion Care
Brenda Glinkerman
Housekeeping
Mike & Brenda Glinkerman
Livestream (A/V)
Russ Goddard & Evie Smith
AM Closing Prayer-Tom Long
PM Opening Prayer-Mike Hartline
PM Closing Prayer-Mike Glinkerman
Wed Devo 10/23-Tim Holibaugh
Serving the Lord's Table for October
Ernie Kunselman (speaker), Ray Smith, Kevin Reichard, Tim Holibaugh, Mike Glinkerman
Devotional Reader
Ernie Kunselman
Prayer Request Leader
Mike Hartline
Worship Training Center
Evie Smith
Communion Care
Brenda Glinkerman
Housekeeping
Mike & Brenda Glinkerman
Livestream (A/V)
Russ Goddard & Evie Smith
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