Forgiven in Christ
April 21, 2024
Embracing New Creation
April 14, 2024
A change in perspective 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 The ministry of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 The work of God in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:21 Reflection questions: In your own words, describe how Jesus’ resurrection bring new creation? In verse 16, Paul says that he no longer views people from “a human point of view” or “according… Read More »
Healing Hearts Through Forgiveness
April 7, 2024
Why is forgiveness so difficult? Because forgiveness is unmerited Because forgiveness is unnatural Why is forgiveness necessary? Forgiveness is crucial to our physical and mental health Job 5:2 Job 18:4 Forgiveness is crucial to our spiritual wellbeing Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 18:35 Forgiveness is crucial to our witness Matthew 6:10 Romans 12:17-19 Hebrews 12:14 Because relationships… Read More »
Celebrating the King
March 31, 2024
The Coordination of Crucifixion Mock praise Coming into His Kingdom Reflection questions: How does reading Luke 1:29-33 affect how we read this event of the crucifixion? What do crucifixion and kingdom have in common? Matthew (20:21ff) and Mark (10:37ff) record James and John requesting Jesus to allow them to sit on his left and his… Read More »
Jesus the Master Teacher
March 17, 2024
The character of the teacher Matthew 7:28-29 John 13:2-5 John 13:12-17 Mark 6:30-34 The nature of the teaching Matthew 4:23 Matthew 9:35 Matthew 5:3-10 Matthew 7:21-23 Luke 6:23-26 Luke 15:1-10 The expected response of the disciple John 13:15-17 Luke 13:6-9 Reflection Questions: In your own words, describe the teachings of Jesus as you know them.… Read More »
The Mercy of the Messiah
March 10, 2024
For the cruelty of humanity For a repentant criminal For all our sins Reflection questions: In your own words, describe mercy. How is that demonstrated in Jesus through the cross? What is necessary for us to be able to give mercy? How has reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus affected you? How do… Read More »
The Transfigured Messiah
March 3, 2024
A glimpse of Christ’s glory Witnesses to the Messiah Divine confirmation Elijah and the Messiah Reflection questions: What was the purpose of the transfiguration? What implications does this event hold for 21st century Christians? What does the NT mean by “transfigured”? What is significance of Jesus’ appearance? What other texts have similar descriptions of Jesus’… Read More »
The Gospel and Discipleship
February 25, 2024
Jesus as the True Vine Disciples as Branches Prescribing Fruitful Discipleship Reflection Questions: Describe discipleship in your own words. What does John 15:1-8 have to do with discipleship? What does it mean to “abide” in Jesus? What happens if we fail to “abide” in Jesus? What significance does the imagery of a vine hold? What… Read More »
The Gospel and the Church
February 18, 2024
The nature of Christian Fellowship The importance of Christian Fellowship Growing spiritually through Christian Fellowship