The Risen Christ is ruler of our lives, our hearts, and our being.

Jesus tells of what might happen near the end of earthly time, but the emphasis is on the present and our preparation.

Jesus comes across the Sadducees who oppose him. They are not prepared for his twist on their riddle.

November 6, 2019 Scripture Ephesians 1:8b-12 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the...

Jesus heals Ten Lepers, but only one, a Samaritan returns to give thanks.

The writer of Ephesians describes a peace through Christ. In worship and prayer, we remain in communion with the church called by Christ.

Jeremiah dares to buy land during a war, acting on God's Word. In this way, God informs the people of Judah that hope remains through God.

Wealth can corrupt us, but always draws us away from the world around us, isolating us from the difficulties of others.

Jesus relates the parable of the Lost Sheep, and the righteous are left wondering.

Jesus teaches those who are following him and offers strong images and language about becoming his disciple.

Jesus is invited to a banquet, but teaches a new lesson.

Jesus is powerful and perfects our faith. On our own, we are no better than our own abilities. But, in Christ we become new creations.

Jesus places significant expectations before us at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount.

August 27, 2019 Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a...

Jesus as pioneer- a different way of approaching Christ.

Jesus proclaims that the humble and obscure of society are the first to know the kingdom of God.

Jesus offers special blessing and communion with God to those with no chance in of succeeding in society.

Jesus brought an unexpected blessing of the kingdom of God to those a lower social ranking, surprising everyone.

What motivated Jesus to commission 70 followers to spread the news of the Kingdom of God?

Jesus travels toward Jerusalem and encounters followers who wish to join him and the disciples. The responses are surprising.