Jesus Went to the Outsider

Ten of Jesus’ disciples had the privilege of seeing the resurrected Jesus, in person while locked inside the Upper Room.  They reported with great joy to Thomas, who was not present at the time, that their friend Jesus was alive and raised from the dead! Thomas, however, “doubted” their report and demanded experiential proof of…

On this Palm Sunday we are also exploring the Passion of Jesus. We are journeying through his triumphant entry on Sunday to his tragic death on Friday. We will see the shouts of “Hosanna!” turn to chants of “Crucify him!” We will see the Palms turn to nails.  This recording includes songs for worship as…

[download id=”4416″]Jesus looked at the crowds with compassion in his heart and through his actions we find a model for how we should interact with people. We may not feel like we have anything special to offer anyone but just like the disciples, we can be empowered to help others simply by presenting ourselves as…

Jesus is not afraid of our vulnerability, weakness and struggles. He goes with us into our place of shame and loves us despite them. He gives the great challenge to us to go and sin no more, however there is an even greater challenge for us to not judge, to drop our rocks and love…

Jesus intentionally went to those who were on the margins of life, seeking out the people whom most other people exclude from their presence.  Zacchaeus was one of these people – chief tax collector, the lowest of the low and most hated of people – Jesus seeks him out and teaches us that he accepts…

At first glance the miracle of Jesus doesn’t seem to be particularly poignant or meaningful.  But as we dig deeper we see that this is a sign of Jesus’ Messiahship and ability to transform not only elements of water and wine, but hearts as well.

[download id=”4397″] Prior to launching his earthly ministry, Jesus went to the desert for 40 days of fasting and prayer.  While he was there he was tempted in three specific areas of his identity as God’s Son.  These three temptations are temptations that we all face, temptations we must all grapple with as God’s adopted…