God is pleased, not because the Jordan River is great (it's not); not because Jesus is from an important town (He is from the sticks); not because Jesus has done anything great yet. God is pleased because the creation is being made new, not with greatness or power, but in grace.
We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.
The Creed reveals a God who made His love real by becoming human to be with us in our greatest sorrows and our loudest joys.
Earlier this year, we received an urgent request for food aid in Haiti. Thanks to your support, we provided the funds to buy rice, oil, and other essentials.
A study through Joel 2:18–3:21 explored God’s call to heartfelt repentance, His promise to restore, and His just judgment on nations that commodify and oppress people, contrasting worldly power with God’s care for the humble.
From manna in the wilderness to the groceries in your cart, discover how God actively provides for us through Jesus and the vocation of others.
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The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.