[Wednesday Lent] Beitza - The Seder
- This week is the Beitza. Remembering those incomplete. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
[Wednesday Lent] Matzah - The Seder
- This week is the Matzah. Remembering the Rush . Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
[Wednesday Lent] Karpas- The Seder
- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble with the Vegetable. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble though the Vegetable Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
[Wednesday Lent] Zeroah- The Seder
- This week is the Zeroah. Remembering the Ordinary with the Shank Bone. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
[Wednesday Lent] Charoset - The Seder
- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
[Ash Wednesday] Bitter Herbs - The Seder
Ash Wednesday! Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
What Had happened at Grace this week.
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
On April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM, our class explored how reading the Gospel of Mark by recognizing patterns and echoes—especially in Mark 1:1–20—deepens understanding, highlighting John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and wilderness testing, the “at hand” kingdom, the call of fishermen, and the upside‑down kingship of Jesus.
It’s easy to get distracted by building grand things, forgetting that God's true work is simply rescuing broken people right where they are.
The Great Divorce is my favorite C.S. Lewis book. It truly forces us to look in the mirror and decide if we are actually willing to lay down our demons and walk toward the light.
Exploring the stories of Solomon, Elijah, and Elisha in 1st and 2nd Kings, our new "Foolish Wisdom" series reveals that God's truest wisdom is found not in human achievements but in rescuing everyday people right where they are.
On April 23, 2026, our class explored Micah 6–7, God’s deliverance from Egypt, the legacies of Omri/Ahab/Jezebel, Balaam and Balak, Elijah’s gentle whisper, and Jesus’ teaching on allegiance and endurance—emphasizing justice, mercy, humility, and trust in God’s protecting purposes.
A fast-moving, beginner-friendly study launched our journey through Mark 1:1–28—framing the Bible as literature from an oral tradition, exploring John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, the first disciples’ call, and Jesus’ authoritative teaching and exorcism.
"While the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is the most direct; it reveals that the true Son of God is found not in our desires for power, but in the God who comes in humility to amaze us all."
The Seder: From Bitterness to the Lamb (Lent Wednesdays 23)
Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
Reading Plan
The readings for Sunday
2/22/2023
Ash Wednesday
Exodus 2:1-102
Corinthians 5:16-21
Matthew 6:1-4, 16-18
Maror and Chazert Bitter Herbs
3/1/2023
10Exodus 3:1-14
Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 16:21-28Charoset Sweet Brown Mixture/Fruit
3/15/2023
Exodus 14:1-29
Matthew 11:25-30
Karpas Vegetable/parsley dipped into salt water
3/22/2023
Exodus 16:1-8,
Exodus 17:1-7
John 6:35-40Unleven bread
3/29/2023
Exodus 32:1-14
1 Corinthians 10:5-8
Matthew 5:27-30Beitzah roasted egg
- This week is the Beitza. Remembering those incomplete. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Matzah. Remembering the Rush . Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Karpas. Remembering the Humble with the Vegetable. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Zeroah. Remembering the Ordinary with the Shank Bone. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
- This week is the Charoset. Remembering the Bricks. Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
Ash Wednesday! Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
Every Week we will be going though the Seder plate of Passover meal. Discussing what each things mean from the Bitterness to the Lamb
We look at Solomon's tragic fall into pride and power, reminding us that true wisdom isn't found in building our own empires, but in the self-emptying love of Jesus.