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New Hope Church
New Hope Church is located in Greenwood, IN on the south side of Indianapolis. This podcast explores the weekly teachings from Sundays along with related bonus teachings.
The disciples ask Jesus who will be the greatest in Heaven, but instead, Jesus uses this moment to teach His disciples about humbleness. Jesus challenges the disciples to be humble and to look outside of themselves to help the lowly in society.
God cares about the posture our hearts take as we enter His presence, and we should view worship before God as more than 'filling our tank' every Sunday. The writer of Ecclesiastes tells us to guard our hearts, watch our words, and be mindful of how we act before God. So, how do we worship a holy God?
Family can be complicated, and we often find ourselves at odds with our family. So what does the Bible say about this? The examples we read about in the Bible don't seem that helpful because they are broken and messy, but we can look to Jesus and his ministry to learn how to be a good family member.
The writer of Ecclesiastes writes of a world full of chaos and confirms in his search for meaning that it is all pointless without God. He knows that even in the chaos, we are not alone.
A life without God pleasure, education, work, political causes, wealth, and other good things is meaningless. To live, love and go like Jesus we have to balance life with God at the center.
The church loses all influence when it stops caring for the brokenness of its community. We need to step into the brokenness of our community with all of our resources, and when we do this, we are showing them who Jesus is.
What does Paul say about giving to the church of Corinth? Does he tell them to give until it hurts? Did he pull on their heart strings and persuade them to give beyond their means with the promise of a 10-fold return? No! Paul shows us how the church willingly supports its church family. Paul even encourages the church not to give unless it's from a place of willingness.
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Are all spiritual gifts created equal? Should we desire some gifts more than others? Paul tells the Corinthian church how they should view and use the gifts of the Spirit.
Can a man wear a hat while praying? Should a woman cut her hair? What is Paul saying when he addresses these things with the church of Corinth in 1 Corinthians 11:2-10?
Paul addresses divorce with the church in Corinth. In their culture, marriage, and divorce were contractual agreements between two families. Because of this, the church asks Paul if they should marry, divorce, or remain single.
Amos intercedes for Israel when God shows Amos 5 visions of how he would punish Israel for worshiping other gods.
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Paul addresses the church of Corinth for their open acceptance of sin. He even tells them to remove someone from the church! Does this mean we kick all sinners out of the church?
As believers, we should be seeking out other people to live life with. People who will hold us accountable and address our sins with a call to confession and repentance.
The push of our culture today is division, but as Christians, we are to push back in unity. Paul shows us how to live, love, and go like Jesus in the push and pull of our culture.
In week one of Advent, we will focus on the need for a sacrifice and the sending of Jesus as this sacrifice.
In advent week one, we learn about Jesus as the sacrificial lamb sent to die for our sins. From Jesus's birth to His death we read that this was God's plan from the start.
God uses our willingness to give (time, talent, and treasures) to grow our faith and his kingdom.
Paul tells us that in every situation, we should give thanks. He says this, knowing what it's like to give thanks after being beaten and jailed for sharing the gospel. We give thanks, knowing that it is because of God we can find peace in difficult times.
In scripture, we see many of the ups and downs of Abraham's faith. If we focus on just Abraham's failure to have faith, we can easily miss the growth of his faith as God fulfills His promises.
Let's learn more about how to give with joy as we learn to live, love, and go like Jesus.
Romans 4:11-12
Paul refers to Genesis 15 and God's promise to Abram when addressing the gentiles in Romans 4. His reference to this Old Testament text shows us that the same promise of blessings is not just for Abram but for all of his sons.
It is common to hear people speak of salvation as a gift we earn, but we don't see this concept in scripture. Romans shows us that if it's up to us to earn our salvation, we would all be deserving of death. So what can we do to be saved?
Can my good deeds save me?
Paul shows us in Romans that our works are a vital part of our lives as Christians, but they are not what saves us. Only faith in Jesus saves, and these works are a grateful response to a changed heart.
When we look at the Old Testament we see person after person failing to live up to the standards of The Law. These failures show us that we need a savior who can stand in our place before God. In Romans, Paul shows us that Jesus is that savior.
What is wrong with the world?
Scripture tells us that there is not a single good person. That everyone is born with a sin problem. So what do we do about sin? As we study Romans, we see that Paul addresses the problem of sin, and how Jesus intercedes on our behalf.
How important are secondary issues? - September 25, 2022
Scripture shows us that we should avoid quarrels with those around us and even more so with other believers. The Church should strive to work in unity placing aside the secondary issues.
Discipleship Pathway: Growth Level - Study Let's look at different ways that we can grow in the study of the bible.
Is sin an addiction? - September 18, 2022
We are all born addicted to sin and seek to feed this addiction. This addiction causes damage to ourselves as well as damage to those around us. So how do we escape this addiction? We seek the help of Jesus and the family of believers He has placed around us. Get connected!
Discipleship Pathway: Entry to Study
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Are you listening to the wisdom of Proverbs?
Proverbs starts and ends the same, with earnest statements to listen to the wisdom being shared.
September 4, 2022 - What is truth?
The book of Proverbs was written as a workbook to be used for the teaching of wisdom and truth. When we find ourselves confused by the world, we find our truth by looking towards Scripture.
Vision: Discipleship Pathway - Accountability and Discipleship Partnership
Let’s take a closer look at what it looks like to mature as a Christian in accountability and discipleship partnership.
August 28, 2021 - Is Christianity just a philosophy?
The Christian life is not just a philosophy, but a life to be lived in a community with other believers in fellowship with Christ. Within this family of believers, we find community and accountability.
Vision: Discipleship Pathway - Community
Is it that important to attend church in person? When we live in community with other believers, we find ourselves part of growing in our walk with Christ.
August 21, 2022 - Why the water, blood, and spirit?
1John 5:6-8
John refers to three witnesses to Jesus's death water, blood, and the Spirit. Why is this important, and is it still relevant to us today?
Vision: Discipleship Pathway - Connect
As believers, we need to spend time in community with other believers. Let’s take a closer look into what it means to connect.
August 14, 2022 - Is God’s nature love?
Others can see God by observing God’s love in us. When we live in God’s love, his love will grow within us and free us to love others.
Discipleship Pathway: Discipleship Prayer
Let’s take a deeper look on how to make prayer a part of your every day life.
Do you know the true Jesus? - August 8, 2022
Every religion has its version of Jesus, so how do we know the true Jesus? When we read the Bible, we learn about who Jesus is and become familiar with Him. This familiarity makes it easy to spot counterfeits.
July 31, 2022 - What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
There are a few things that we must believe about Jesus if we are to believe in Jesus. We begin to rely on Jesus the more we learn about Him. We start to go to Jesus for all our needs knowing (believing) that He is faithful.
Vision: Discipleship Pathway - Prayer
There are seven elements to growing as disciples. Let's learn more about prayer.
How do you act like a child of God? - July 24, 2022
Often we hear the phrase, "I'm a king, a queen, and a child of God." But what does this mean? When we go to the scriptures we learn directly from Jesus how to live out lives like a child of God.
Why do we come together to worship?
When we come together in worship, we praise God and confess what he has done for us. We sing to our God, who has ransomed us. Let’s make sure the songs we sing have good theology, are clear, will it be long-lasting, and is it singable.
Why do we sing praises to the Lord? - July 17, 2022
When we come together as the body of Christ the Psalms tell us to sing praise in God's temple. Hallelujah, praise God as we come together and sing a new song as the Body of Christ.
What would it be like to be fully engaged in worship?
Imagine what it would be like to approach worship with child-like faith, placing aside all our expectations. Would we then be able to say, God, I just want you?
Should we bring our children to 'Big Church'? - July 10, 2022
We see in scripture that the children were part of the larger gathering of believers. Why have we stopped this practice? If children are the future of the church, we should encourage and disciple them. This includes how to be part of Church on Sunday.
What is the action of worship? - July 3, 2022
Serving others was at the forefront of Jesus's ministry. We see that Jesus spent his time on earth with outcasts pouring out his heart in service. This is worship in action.
What does 'worship' really mean? - June 26, 2022
When we think about worship, we often think of music and prayer, but is it more than that? Worship is our proper response to God for all He is and does. It is our continual response in adoration to Him.
What is it like to live on mission? - June 19, 2022
This week we are joined by guests who share the stories of those living out their faith in the presence of hardship and loss. From living in a country currently in war to finding themselves as refugees fully dependent on God for their safety. Please join us in support and pray for Ukraine and its people as they seek God in their lives and healing for their country.
Living With Love and Truth. - June 15, 2022
Christ calls us to live our lives with true love. God is our grace, and God is our truth that we can emulate in our own lives.
June 12, 2022 - Do we have to love our enemies?
Think about that one person that you can't stand to be around. You go out of your way to avoid them. Jesus says to love that person; He calls us to do more than just wave. He calls us to engage with our enemies, to show them love, and care for them. How do we do this?
Should you get revenge? - June 5, 2022
Our culture loves revenge movies. We love to see bad guys brought to justice. Is this what it's like to live, love, and go like Jesus?
Who do we believe when everyone lies? - May 22, 2022
It may seem like we live in an ever-increasing world of lies, but we see in the words of Jesus that lies and deceptions have been part of humanity since the garden. So what do we do? Jesus says that words are important and as followers of Him we should be mindful of how we speak to those around us.
What does Jesus say about adultery? - May 15, 2022
Our culture seems to have a light view of a marriage covenant, and we often see people coming together and then divorcing for insufficient reasons. So what does Jesus say about divorce? Did He give us an out?
What does Jesus say about coveting? - May 8, 2022
Matthew 5:27-30
It is difficult to remain content with the life and the things God has given us when we view contentment through the eyes of our culture. When we view contentment through Jesus we see that it's about the state of our heart.
Is all sin the same to God? - May 1, 2022
It can be hard to think of all sin as the same by human standards. We would pull out the scales and determine that murder is more heinous than lying. But in scripture, we see God leveling the field and calling all sin equally as heinous.
What are the words of Jesus? - April 24, 2022
Matthew 5:17-20
Do we need to learn about the Old Testament to live, love, and go like Jesus? Jesus was serious about the Old Testament and often used it to relate and respond to people around him. So in order to be more like Jesus we need to be serious about learning and maturing as Christians of God word.
What is the purpose of the resurrection? - April 17, 2022
Christians celebrate the resurrection each year by reflecting on Jesus' death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. Because of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection, and ascension, we are no longer dead in our sins or bound by our weaknesses. We can follow Jesus knowing that we are alive in Him! He is risen!
Does everyone see Jesus’ death the same as I do? - April 10, 2022
Every culture views the world with preconceptions based on their cultural experiences. So how does this affect the way each culture views Jesus' death on the cross? It is important for us to understand other cultures so we are able to connect with others and relay Jesus's death in a way that relates to them.
How can Jesus help me in my weakness? - April 3, 2022
Weakness can present itself in many ways, and quite often, it presents as a physical illness or even a struggle to regain power. So what do we do? We can look to Christ in our weakness! Christ took our weakness on Himself when he died on the cross, and in turn, we received his power of the Holy Spirit.
March 20, 2022 - Why did John write 1 John?
1 John 2:12-14
John asks some difficult questions, but who was he addressing? John tells us that he's speaking to the whole church when he asks these things, and we should not shy away from these hard questions. We should lean into the growth that comes by continuing to ask ourselves difficult questions.
Who is the Anti-Christ? - March 13, 2021
In history, we see the label Anti-Christ mentioned in reference to political leaders and prominent individuals. Even the pope. But can we know who the Anti-Christ is? New Testament John gives us a description of what makes an Anti-Christ, and what we as followers should do when we find an Anti-Christ.
What do you love? - March 6, 2022
1 John 2:15-17
We all have sin and want things, not of God but point to lust, greed, and pride. We seek after our desires without seeking Christ's plan. How do we break free of this?
If I follow Jesus, will I still sin? - February 27, 2022
1 John 2
If we say that we know Jesus, we will obey His word. Because we have Jesus in our lives, He gives us the freedom to become more like Him. Our lives are marked by grace and truth, perfect, pure, and holy before God because of Jesus.
I’m a sinner, am I still saved? - February 20, 2022
1 John 1:5-2:2
As believers, we are called to live like Jesus, but how is that possible when we continue to sin? We read in 1 John how Jesus is not only the standard but the advocate when we fail.
Live in the Light - February 13, 2022
1 John 1:1-4
Have you ever been so excited about something that you spent time learning about it, preparing for it, then you experience it, and it was so much better than expectations?
John shares with us his expectations of the coming Messiah and how Jesus surpasses all expectations.
February 6, 2022 - Is God calling us to walk in faith?
To live like Jesus, Love like Jesus, and Go like Jesus, we have to step out in brave faith, trusting Him to lead the way.
What do you do when God's plan is different than your plan? - January 23, 2022
Often we are going about our lives when suddenly something happens, and then we are going in a completely different direction. We can find hope during these changes by looking to scripture and leaning into Jesus.
How do we love the vulnerable? - January 16, 2022
We often pass by others who are hurting and seeking hope, but what can we do? In his words and actions, Jesus shows us how to love the vulnerable and point them to Him to find hope.
How did Jesus make disciples? - January 9, 2022
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to make disciples? As we strive to be Jesus in every corner of our culture, the call to make disciples becomes clear. We are to share Jesus with those around us by giving what we have, spending time with each other, and sharing our lives.
How do we obey God’s word and get involved? - January 2, 2022
To be Jesus in every corner of our culture, we obey God’s word and get involved.
We often read God’s word and choose not to act on what we have read, but to reach our culture, we must read and then get involved with our culture with what we have learned. Getting involved is how we bring Jesus to every corner of our culture.
2021 Christmas Even Service - December 24, 2021
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our savior. This week we take time to rejoice that Jesus was born.
Is Everything About Jesus? - December 19, 2021
During the Christmas season, we are reminded about the birth of Jesus. We contemplate what it means that baby was born in the manger and proclaimed the savior of the world. We rejoice during this season, knowing that we didn't just receive our savior as a baby but also the man who surrendered His life for our salvation.
Where can I find peace? - December 12, 2021
The holidays can be a trying time for many of us and may even bring on feelings of sadness. During these times of sadness, we can encourage each other to rely on Jesus. We can place our hope in the Prince of Peace.
How do we learn to pray? - December 5, 2021
We believe that looking to Jesus is the only way for us to learn how to pray, and now we have many ways that help us put what Jesus shows into action.
December 5, 2021 - Will God forget about me?
Often in difficult situations, we can feel like God has forgotten us. We lose sight of God's hope and restoration in our lives in exchange for worldly worries, but God promises to restore those who come to Him. Come to Jesus and He will come to you with His promises.
November 28, 2021 - Who will inherit the nations?
Psalms 2:1-9
The Bible tells of a coming King who will inherit the Nations, but who is this King? We learn in the Old Testament that this King won't be an angel or a man, but will be God himself. As we prepare for Christmas, let's remember and rejoice that we are Sons and Daughters of the King.
How do we give like Jesus? - November 28, 2021
Giving is an element in learning to grow and become like Jesus. So how do we encourage each other to give as Jesus gave?
How do we find God in a culture of spiritual famine? - November 21, 2021
Amos speaks of a time of spiritual famine. A time where people are not turning to God. During this time, people will wander and search without finding God. There are many similarities between the people Amos was preaching to and our current culture. So how do we learn from what Amos teaches?
November 14, 2021 - Does what I do during the week matter to God?
Often we find ourselves attending church, feeling rejuvenated, and then begin our week as if only Sunday matters. We become submarine Christinas only surfacing once a week on Sunday morning only sink below again as we go through our week. Is this okay? What does the Bible say about being a Sunday Christian?
What is the Day of The Lord? - November 7, 2021
In the Old Testament, Joel foretells swarms of locus and catastrophic disasters followed by the restoration of God's people. But when will this happen? Has it already happened? And who are God's people?
October 31, 2021 - Will the Gospel change me?
Joel 1:2-4
Often we fall into a cycle of sin, and we can become weighed down by this when we forget to turn to God. In the Bible, we see the prophet Joel urging us to repentance and pleading with us to let God change us with His Gospel. God desires to see us repent from our sin and turn to him.
An Unfamiliar Place - October 24, 2021
As we walk in the direction that Jesus has called us, we begin to form an idea of how our destination might be. But what do we do when our destination looks different than what we expected? As we move forward the result may not be as we expect, but we can stand firm that Jesus is still with us. We continue to take courage in the truth that Jesus is in control.
October 18, 2021 - What is God's wrath?
We have a clear view of God's wrath in Hosea, defined as a lion or a leopard lurking along the way. So what are we to do? We are to run to God and into his forgiveness and love. With a repentant heart, we are ransomed back to God in his love and set on the patch to flourish.
October 10, 2021 - How do we create change in a lost world?
It is easy to live every day going through the motions and reassure yourself that everything is fine while deep down knowing something is not working. We don't see a change in our lives, we still don't know our neighbors, and we hide our faith at work. So what do we do? God says to bring all of our failures to Him and begin again.
October 3, 2021 - Are names in the Bible important?
Have you ever heard a name and thought, "oh, I like that name." Many names used in the Bible have profound meetings, and often they are used as representations of events around them. Let's take a look at how names are used in the book of Hosea.
What does God say about Gender Identity? - September 26, 2021
The topic of gender identity has many misconceptions believed by both society and the Church. God has called us to enter into these strenuous areas of life even if we do not have all the answers. We can show love, we can listen, and we can be present.
What does God say about LGBTQ+? - September 19, 2021
The topic of sexual sin is surrounded by misconceptions and conversations lacking in God's grace. Often we see our LGBTQ+ neighbors seeking answers, and as Christians, we don't know how to respond. But God has called us to enter into these strenuous areas of life and show His love and His grace as we welcome in everyone He calls.
What does God say about family? -September 12, 2021
We typically define family as husband, wife, and children. The nuclear family. But what if you are single? What if your family is no longer here? Does that mean you are alone?
Scripture shows us that the family of Christ is called to care for, be in community with, serve, and love those who follow him. We are a family. Brought together through the His love for us and reflected in our love for others.
Matthew 4:1-11
Luke 8:19-21
Romans 8:14-16
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
What does God say about racism? - August 29, 2021
Colossians 3:10-11
We are called to engage in culture, and discussing complex topics such as racism can be unnerving. Questions come to mind, such as "What should I say?" "Who might I upset?" In these times, we need to remember that God's truth is all that matters. We are all made in the image of God. He sees the beautiful diversity of His creation, and through Him, we are ALL united as equal.
How do you address conflict? - August 22, 2021
Life is full of violence. It can be found in outbursts while driving in traffic to the complicated emotions of domestic violence, so how should we address violence? Scripture not only gives us our answer but also gives us hope. Jesus tells us to return aggression with gentleness and violence with love. Let's take a look at Matthew 26 as Jesus is confronted with violence at the end of his ministry.
What does a transformed life look like? - August 15, 2021
God wants to bring a transformation to our lives by restoring his image in us, but what does it mean to live a transformed life? God shows us in his scripture that being transformed is a journey to becoming more like Him and less like the world around us. On this journey, our lives begin to move to the things of God as we discover our daily need to be closer to Him. We begin to live, love, and go like Jesus.
August 8, 2021 - What does it mean to be in God's image?
We live in a hyper-individualistic world full of things created for us to shape an image our ourselves. It can be challenging to step back and remember who God says we are. We must recognize that we are created in the image of God, and we need to let God restore His image in us.
August 1, 2021 - How to live out my calling?
Matthew 5:13-16
It can be challenging balancing your family and work schedule, and most of the time, there are not enough hours in the day to do everything on the list. The thought of adding our calling from God to this busy life can be overwhelming. What if these things were not separate? What if we are called to live out our calling in all areas of our everyday life?
How do we use our gifts to serve the church community? - July 25, 2020
Romans 12:3-8
God has created each one of us with unique gifts to use in service to each other. But how do we do this? In Romans, we get a look at how we are to serve each other with the gifts God has given us and what it means to serve the church with these gifts.
July 18, 2021 - What does it mean to serve your community?
Isaia 64:8
John 1:1-3
Genesis 1:29
God created the heavens and the earth in perfect communion as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and then we were created in that image. We desire community; it is in our DNA to love, serve and be with other people. When we look at what the bible says about serving this community, we see Jesus laying down his life for those around him fully invested.
July 11, 2021 - Does God want you to flourish?
Psalm 92:12-14, we read references to palm trees and strong cedar trees, but what does this have to do with God's will for us to flourish? Like these trees roots, we are to grow our faith deeper and withstand the impact of our broken and fallen world. This week we dig deeper into how being planted in God's house allows us to flourish in times of adversity and joy.
What is a consumer, Christian?
Jumping from church to church and looking for the next thing to make you feel fulfilled may seem like the answer at first, but over time we start to realize that something is still missing. Christians are called to be more than consumers, who view the church as a place to receive what they desire. In scripture, we see a deeper relationship between the body of christ called discipleship. John, among others, provides examples of what discipleship looks like; and how this calls us to a deeper relationship by abanding consumer Christianity.
Mark 12:33
Deuteronomy 10:12
Jeremiah 7:4-5
Zechariah 7:5-9
June 20, 2021 - What did Jesus say about showing generosity?
Luke 12:22-34
Do you have a mindset of abundance or a mindset of scarcity? Our faith in God's provision should encourage us to give generously before storing away what He has given. It can be difficult to give generously to others when our focus is on the limitations before us, but when we have faith in God's provisions it frees us to give in abundance. When we look at the Bible Jesus shows us how we can live a life of abundance with a heart of generosity freeing us to give freely to others.
Who deserves your hospitality? - June 13, 2021
Jesus calls us to show hospitality not just to our friends and family, but to everyone especially those who are struggling and in need. In Matthew 25:31-40, Jesus explains that when you are showing hospitality to those around you you are showing it to Him as well. How do you show hospitality to those around you?
Does the Bible address division in the Church? - June 6, 2021
We live in a divided world and a divided country. We all too often do not share the same viewpoints or the same lived experiences, and this can make it difficult to see God's plan for the church. Paul helps us see this vision of unity in 1 Corinthians 12:14-16 as he teaches us how the body of Christ has many functions that unify and grow His Chruch.
How has God made you, and how can you serve in a way that unifies the church?
May 23, 2021 - What kinds of things you ask God for?
Mark 10:46-52
We ask for the strangest things.
Mark focuses on what was actually happening when people come to ask things from Jesus. We hear as Mark tells us the story of Jesus healing Bartimaeus the blind man, and how Jesus calls him to be healed by asking "What do you want me to do for you?" By faith in Jesus, he is healed. We read many stories of Jesus healing in the Bible, and how Jesus reacts to the people's request of healing. These people in return receive the things that they truly need to love like Jesus loved, live like Jesus lived, and go like Jesus went.
How do we get to know the REAL Jesus? - May 16, 2021
Mark 10:35-45
We all struggle with our misconceptions of Jesus, and often we make conclusions about who Jesus is before we get to know what the Bible says about Him. Just like James and John, we struggle with the limits we place on Jesus, and we quickly place Him in our neat box. How do we correct this and get to know the REAL Jesus?
Can the rich get to heaven? - May 9, 2021
In Mark 10:17-28, we see Jesus address a young man asking how to ensure his spot in eternity (heaven). Jesus responds in a way that causes this young man to hurry away sorrowful for he realizes that he loves his riches more than God (Jesus). Jesus calls us to love Him more than we love ourselves and to follow Him wholeheartedly. Are you trading the treasures of God for a few shiny pennies?
What did Jesus say about divorce? - May 2, 2021
Mark 10:1-9
Mark 10 tells us how we should approach divorce in a broken and fallen world. With staggering high rates of divorce in the United States, we are left to wonder what God says on the topic. Jesus responds to the Pharisees question of divorce by commanding us to love, respect, obey and lead the family. As a family we must respect each other and live together in loving obedience to Christ.
The disciples sure wanted to know who was going to be the greatest in the Kingdom of God. But Jesus explains that things work a little differently in his Kingdom. The greatest is one who welcomes the least and the forgotten. The greatest isn’t the person that comes to have power and authority, but to come and serve one another in love and humility.
Description: Ever feel like your “gas tank” of faith is running on empty? Crisis hits your life and you gotta wonder if you’ve got enough faith to make it through. But how does Jesus regard our faith? He’s more concerned about the focus of our faith rather than the amount. Even with just the tiniest bit of faith, anything is possible.
Was Jesus just a man or was he really God? - Sunday, April 11, 2021
Mark 9 tells us a story about Jesus being “transfigured” and for a time, changes back into his heavenly countenance. Peter, James, and John were there. Then Moses and Elijah, from the Old Testament, made a mysterious appearance. God is confirming that Jesus is his son, part of the Trinity. Jesus is God and he makes all the difference in our lives.
What if the resurrection was false or had never occurred? How would that have affected the disciples and us today? And…what if Judas had the chance to be face to face with Jesus before he committed suicide? Mark 16:1-8, helps us come face to face with the resurrected Jesus.
The last few days before Jesus was crucified was full of some very different events. He was celebrated as a victorious King but then unjustly crucified as a criminal just a few days later. Talk about hitting rock bottom! We take a look at how Jesus responds when the people are excited for him to be on their side and when they can’t stand to look at him and just want him dead.
What did Jesus endure on the cross? Why did Jesus even have to die? And why did it have to be such a horrible death on a cross? We explore that this was THE way for God to bring us salvation. If Jesus died on the cross for us, then our best response would be to live for him.
Through the trials, they asked Jesus if He truly was a king. Above his head on the cross, the sign said “King of the Jews”. Was Jesus who he and others said he was? If Jesus is King, what should we do? We need to recognize Jesus as King of our lives.