Betrayal and Denial
Twelve apostles would follow Jesus for three years of ministry. Near the end, one would betray him and another would deny him. In those watershed moments, they each had to decide what to do next. The paths Judas and Peter chose could not be more different. In the aftermath of our greatest mistakes, we have the opportunity to choose the direction our stories will turn.
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- Sep 13, 2015Betrayal and Denial
Betrayal and DenialTwelve apostles would follow Jesus for three years of ministry. Near the end, one would betray him and another would deny him. In those watershed moments, they each had to decide what to do next. The paths Judas and Peter chose could not be more different. In the aftermath of our greatest mistakes, we have the opportunity to choose the direction our stories will turn.
- Sep 6, 2015Where God Lives
Where God LivesIn the Old Testament, God gave instructions on how to assemble the tabernacle and later on how to build the temple. Those were the places that priests had access to God and could seek forgiveness for the people. In Ephesians 2, Paul explains the much better access we have to God under the new law. We are now citizens of His kingdom, and His Spirit lives within us.
- Aug 30, 2015As I Have Done
As I Have DoneIn John 13, Jesus and his disciples are at a table preparing for a meal, when he begins to make his way around the table and washes each of their feet. He gives them and us an incredible example of what it means to be a servant.
- Aug 23, 2015Sheep and Goats
Sheep and GoatsWhen we think about what we need to do about judgment and eternity, our minds often go to things like repentance or baptism. When Jesus paints the picture of judgment in Matthew 25, he emphasizes something much different: service. When our faith is at work, it changes how we treat the "least of these".
- Aug 16, 2015Figs, Love and Coins
Figs, Love and CoinsThese three stories from Mark 11 and 12 might seem unrelated on the surface, but they share a common thread. If we are to bear the fruit of being Christians in our lives, what should that look like? How will it affect the way we treat others and can it even change the way we spend our money and time? When Jesus runs across a fig tree, these questions begin to be answered.
- Aug 9, 2015Anger
AngerAs Jesus enters the temple, we see something that we do not see very often from him: anger. We might be uncomfortable with the image, but it would be hard to argue that those tables were turned over without any anger involved. This week we will explore the anger of Jesus and what we can learn from his example about using anger in a positive way.
- Aug 2, 2015The Triumphal Entry
The Triumphal EntryWhen people come to meet the King making his way into Jerusalem, they do not find the grand ceremony they expect. Instead they find Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey as he continues to challenge their idea of an earthly kingdom.
- Jul 26, 2015A Beautiful Thing
A Beautiful ThingJohn 12 opens with a dinner held in honor of Jesus. Mary decides to honor him further by anointing his feet with expensive perfume. Even the kindest actions can bring about criticism. Learn this week how Jesus turns that criticism around and changes it into encouragement.
- Jul 19, 2015What Must I Do?
What Must I Do?In Luke 18, a rich man approaches Jesus with a very important question, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Maybe he was looking for assurance; maybe he was looking for a checklist. The answer he received came as a surprise though, and he reacted out of sadness. This week we talk about how wealth can affect us and the things we hold on to. Most importantly, we are reminded that God can do what does not seem possible.
- Jul 12, 2015Your House
Your HouseZacchaeus had reached a crossroads in life. He was despised by those in his community. He deserved a lot of what people thought. Jesus was coming to his town, and he just hoped to get a glimpse of this amazing teacher. Seeing Jesus was only the beginning of the day that changed his life. Zacchaeus is an example that all of us can change the trajectory of our lives toward God. We just have to take that first step.
