CRU Update

We continued going through the acronym KALCULAS as we explore the gospel of Mark this Term at CRU.

Kingdom

Authority 

Listen

C

U

L

A

S

Following Isaac Lanham’s helpful introduction and reading of the passage Mark 4:1-20, Nathanael Robertson spoke on this parable that Jesus taught while on earth. A parable is an earthly story that actually has a deeper heavenly meaning. In Mark 4, Jesus speaks about a farmer who sows some seed and where this seed falls. In his talk, Nathanael outlined that the seed falling in different areas is really four responses we have to God’s Word. In the story, we are introduced to four areas where the seed falls: on a path, on rocky ground, amongst the thorns and on good soil. Some people are like seeds on the path where they hear the gospel, but Satan takes it away. Others, like seeds in rocky soils, accept the gospel at first but then fall away as they are not rooted in Jesus. Still, others are like seeds in thorny soils, where the Word is choked out of their lives due to worldly distractions, but finally, some accept the Word and produce a crop like seeds in good soil. We were challenged to consider which type of soil we were.

Between the initial parable and Jesus’ explanation, Jesus invited anyone with ears willing to listen to Him, to listen. Nathanael went on to show the simplicity of listening to and following Jesus through verse 20, which says, “Hear the Word, accept it and produce a crop”. He also spoke of the importance of growing and sharing the gospel through the story of a missionary D.L. Moody, and the way God used his work to bring millions to Jesus through Billy Graham down a line of missionaries. So, what will your response to Jesus be?

Shabbots

In addition to our weekly CRU gatherings in the Christian Studies building each Friday lunchtime, the highlight of the CRU calendar is on the King’s Birthday long weekend at Galston Gorge, where the CRU groups from Shore and Abbotsleigh combine to create Shabbots. This year, we are looking at the idea of Identity, and there will be Bible talks and discussions, songs, games, food, new friends and loads of fun. The registration link is here, and more details can be found on the Cru Lampada page under Co-curricular > Clubs > Crusaders > Shabbots.

events.humanitix.com/2024-shabbots-cru-camp

Daniel Becker
11 TY4