Feb 26, 2023
In Matthew 17:1-13, Peter, James, and John see Jesus in a new light. They see that Jesus Christ is the Savior sent by a joyful, relational, and powerful Father God. They get a glimpse of what John saw, “his face was like the sun in all its brilliance.” – Revelation...
Feb 19, 2023
Jesus teaches surprising truth. Matthew 5:1–10 God blesses – God approves of these people and makes them happy. Read the text and think about the person who Jesus describes as blessed. What are their characteristics, state of being, doing? poor, mourn, humble,...
Feb 5, 2023
Jesus came sharing life. John 10:10 God shares life through Jesus. John 3:16-17 The resurrected Jesus gives instructions for sharing. Matthew 4:19 Luke 24:44-49 Acts 1:6-8 Note: Jesus redirects their focus, reminds them that God is their source, engages their...
Jan 29, 2023
“centered” – being very balanced and at peace. Jesus placed in the middle of our lives. Having Jesus as the focal element of our lives. We can all live a Jesus-centered life by focusing on Jesus in every situation. Matthew 11:28–30 Hebrews 4:16 10:19 John 10:10...
Jan 22, 2023
Matthew 4:1-11 “led by the Spirit – tempted, and he fasted” In prayer and fasting, we can all follow the example of Jesus through listening to God, following God’s guidance, and a lifestyle of wholehearted devotion. A. Listening to God...
Jan 15, 2023
When we’re going through a difficult season is recalling truths that we have already learned. One activity that is helpful to us, in our season of restoration and rebuilding, is to write down truth and reflect on it. We can all rebuild our resiliency by considering...
