https://www.youtube.com/live/5uRVjQSg49Y?si=C2_SKL4-lkgO02ks&t=2165 The resurrection is essential to Christianity. It is foundational to the Gospel. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, “If Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty…for if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, your faithContinueContinue reading “Jesus is Risen (John 20:1-18)”
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The Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-45)
https://www.youtube.com/live/bV5FwG2fOlA?si=h47rtHbbJ4oLSMAo&t=2556 Signs were miracles (usually public) that were meant to authenticate Jesus’ claim to be the Christ, the Son of God. The signs were verifiable proof that Jesus was sent from God (3:2). Jesus has already demonstrated that He can heal someone who is sick (4:50), restore someone who is crippled (5:8), and give sightContinueContinue reading “The Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-45)”
Resurrection as Evidence (Acts 17:22-31)
Spring is such a wonderful time. The days are longer and warmer. The grass and trees are greener. During Spring we get a special day for Christians called Easter when we remember and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, healed the sick, raisedContinueContinue reading “Resurrection as Evidence (Acts 17:22-31)”
In the Wild (VBS 2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG3i2QpfMW0 Are you ready for Vacation Bible School? VBS is a wonderful time where we have the blessing of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with children in our community. There will be delicious food, wonderful music, exciting crafts, great recreation, and most importantly Christ-filled Bible lessons. This year the kids will learn about fiveContinueContinue reading “In the Wild (VBS 2019)”
Jesus’ Signs in the Gospel of John: Part 2
Last week we learned that Jesus’ miracles were not just random acts of kindness. Jesus’ miracles were signs meant to authenticate His claim to be the Christ, the Son of God. The signs were verifiable proof that Jesus was sent from God (John 3:2). Last week we looked at 4 of Jesus’ signs and todayContinueContinue reading “Jesus’ Signs in the Gospel of John: Part 2”
What Happens after I Die? (Genesis 25:1-18)
“It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb 9:27) . This is a sobering verse that encourages us to examine whether or not we are prepared to die. In our study of Genesis, we read that “Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an oldContinueContinue reading “What Happens after I Die? (Genesis 25:1-18)”
Hope vs. Expectation (Easter)
Why do you get out of bed every morning? What motivates you to get going every day? Is it your job? Is it a hobby? I want you to consider that if your motivation is not Jesus you are greatly missing out. Consider Jesus’ own words: “The thief [Satan] comes only to steal and killContinueContinue reading “Hope vs. Expectation (Easter)”
The Resurrection of the Righteous (Luke 20:27-40)
You cannot have peace in this life until you have made peace in the afterlife. Our study of the Gospel of Luke brings us to verses 27-40 of chapter 20. Here we discuss the issue of the afterlife: namely, resurrection. There are two main resurrections spoken of in the Bible: 1) the Resurrection of theContinueContinue reading “The Resurrection of the Righteous (Luke 20:27-40)”
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