In the second half of his last lesson, Jesus teaches the disciples how to represent him in the world—and that this involves a cost. Should we choose to follow him, Jesus warns we’ll encounter pushback, rejection, and hostility; and in the face of such persecution, it’d be tempting to turn back. Yet rather than drive us away ...
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This Sunday we come to John 15, and with it, the second half of Jesus’ last lesson. As He takes His disciples outside the Upper Room and into the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus shifts His focus from how to cultivate private communion with Him to how to bear witness publicly in the world. What’s the secret to bearing fruit ...
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On the night of his arrest, Jesus promised to send his disciples the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit, what does the Holy Spirit do, and why is the Holy Spirit so important? This Sunday Michael Bouterse continues our series on Jesus’ “Last Lesson” by unpacking what John 14:15-31 says about the Holy Spirit.
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Have you ever been given directions that didn’t quite make sense, or found yourself feeling a little lost? This Sunday, Tyrean Martinson explores John 14:1–14, when the disciples wrestle with that same question as Jesus speaks about where He is going and how they can follow. When Thomas honestly asks, “How can we know the ...
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The parable emphasizes proactive service over passive inaction and encourages individuals to take risks and use their skills to make a positive impact, rather than hoarding them out of fear. Many read this story in isolation and walk away thinking it’s all about working hard or facing judgment. However, when we read the parable ...
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