Beyond a Superficial Faith

I want you to picture the following. You go to the doctor and have an examination. It may have been because of some discomfort, or it may have just been a routine exam. In any event, following the examination you are presented with a rather serious diagnosis. You have a disease which if left untreated would be fatal. But the good news is, there is a remedy. And the needed medication is made available by prescription. But the remedy will need to be relied upon the rest of your life. This scenario may help us get at what Jesus is communication in our Gospel Lesson this morning...