Lent

Mar 25, 2016

It is Good Friday, and there have been a number of people whom you have prayed and fasted for over the past 6 weeks. Reach out to those individuals.

Mar 23, 2016

We have discussed the Gospel, and the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We understand that Jesus’ death served as a substitutionary work on our behalf.

Mar 21, 2016

He was betrayed, unjustly tried, beaten, mocked and crucified. He died a criminal’s death on the cross, and he was taken down and buried in a tomb. It seemed as though all hope had been lost.

Mar 18, 2016

As a result of Christ’s death on the cross, the curtain no longer serves as a barrier between us and the world around us, and it no longer separates humanity from God.

Mar 16, 2016

Jesus, by his death and resurrection, removed this barrier between humanity and God,

Mar 14, 2016

After being falsely tried, mocked, beaten and nailed to a cross, Jesus died. He died a criminal’s death, yet he wasn’t a criminal.

Mar 11, 2016

“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he told his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!

Mar 9, 2016

Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, as he hung naked, beaten and bloody on that cross, identified himself with with all who have ever been mocked, shamed, humiliated, oppressed, marginalized, taken advantage of.

Mar 7, 2016

Without even realizing it, Pilate was announcing to the world the reign of a new King. Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth has become King of the Jews.

Mar 4, 2016

As we close out this third week of Lent, we need to consider how we should live out these truths.

Mar 2, 2016

After the soldiers mockingly hailed Jesus as king, they “spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.

Feb 29, 2016

There is an unusual event that transpires over the course of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion.

Feb 26, 2016

This week is simple. Who is that person in your life that you are dangling forgiveness and mercy in front of?

Feb 24, 2016

Jesus’ trial before Pilate shows us something about Jesus that is immensely important for us as his followers.

Feb 22, 2016

The idea of a trial and courtroom conjures up images of justice and fairness.

Feb 19, 2016

We have spent the week considering the theme of betrayal as it is laid out through Judas’ betrayal of Jesus and Pharaoh’s betrayal of Israel.

Feb 17, 2016

Jesus’ betrayal enters into the Gospel narrative during a meal.

Feb 15, 2016

Jesus was betrayed by one of his closest friends.

Feb 11, 2016

Christians throughout church history have found ways to identify themselves with the sufferings of the Christ. Roman Catholics meditate upon the Stations of the Cross, while other Christian traditions practice self-denial, whether that is through a rhythm of fasting or by giving up a specific item during the Lenten season.