Whether we are as dense as Derek Zoolander or as smart as Stephen Hawking, we can all have the same problem: a lack of being curious and a neglect of learning the voice of the Good Shepherd. But as we engage the voice, we will find our actions and activities will sound like the Good Shepherd.
Bible study traced Mark 6 from Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth and the sending of the Twelve to Herod’s image-driven beheading of John, the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus walking on water, and widespread healings—contrasting unbelief and hollow power with Jesus’ true shepherd-king authority.
Bible study explored Philippians 2, focusing on humility, service, and Christ’s self-emptying, with reflections on unity, practical ministry, and Paul’s pastoral tone.
God frees us from the frightening prospect of “evangelism”. For true witnessing is seeing others, and joyfully sharing the beauty of the God who rescues us.
Bible study launched a Philippians series, exploring Paul’s joy amid imprisonment, the meaning of “epistle,” and the Lutheran contrast between a theology of the cross and a theology of glory—finding freedom in Christ whether we live or die.
Bible study explored Mark 4–5’s crescendo of Jesus’ authority over chaos, demons, disease, and death—highlighting faith, compassion, bodily resurrection hope (against Gnostic ideas), cultural context, secrecy in ministry, and the symbolic resonance of “twelve.”
Jesus frees us from the pressure of having to pray the "perfect" way. Because He is the Lamb who was slain, you can pray boldly knowing your Father in heaven hears you!
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When we read the flood story, it's so easy to focus on the destruction, but the true focus is the rainbow. 1 Peter chapter 3 shows us something amazing: God’s bow points us straight to the cross, the empty tomb, and the hope we have in deep waters.