Questions for the week
What does it mean to be a king?
Read John 10:22-30. What did it mean for the disciples to ask if Jesus was the Christ?
Read John 18:33-40. How does Jesus define his kingdom?
How is Jesus different from the kings, political leaders, and rulers of our world? How does Jesus rule in a different way?
When you see problems in the world, what comfort do you get, knowing that Jesus is king?
Bible study traced Mark 9:2–50 into Mark 10:1–52, emphasizing humility over status, protecting “little ones,” radical measures against sin, God’s design for marriage, childlike faith, the danger of wealth, servant greatness, and true spiritual vision.
The shoes you put on every day when you work or shop are actually a mask of God, they are the very way He walks into the world to provide for His creation.
What a great weekend. We welcomed in 12 new members at Grace Lutheran PSL. We Also celebrated Pastor Cris’ 10th anniversary at Grace.
God didn't give you gifts just to keep them in storage. Jesus frees us to stop hoarding our blessings and joyfully use our time, talents, and resources for the sake of our neighbors.
Bible study on October 21, 2026 explored humility, “saltiness,” prayer and fasting, welcoming children, marriage and divorce, warnings about stumbling blocks and Gehenna, discernment about ministry done “in Jesus’ name,” and Jesus’ call to peace—setting up next week’s discussion on the rich young ruler.
Jeremiah being thrown into the muddy cistern shows us why Jesus losing on the cross is the greatest news for our fragile "jars of clay."
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When we treat time like a shrinking commodity, our families and neighbors can feel like frustrating interruptions. This week, we see how Jesus frees us to see those interruptions as gifts.