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The Jesus Way // Part 5: Jesus’ Sacrifice
We All Have to Choose Pilate had the earthly authority to spare Jesus’ life, but He did anything He could to avoid the choice in front of him. Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews gathered there, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 4: Jesus’ Mission
Jesus Willingly Gave His Life So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” — John…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 3: Jesus’ Prayer
Scripture and Yearbooks Heather Zempel says people tend to read their Bible like students going through their school’s yearbook. The first thing on our minds is to go find all the places where we can find a picture or mention of ourselves. It’s not surprising, but it’s funny when you think about it. We already…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 2: Jesus’ Heart
The Bible Reveals The Bible is, as a whole, a book of revelation. That means that it reveals to us what we otherwise could never know. It reveals to humans what humans could never discover through the scientific method, or calculus, or philosophy, or even artificial intelligence. God has blessed us with rational minds capable…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 1: Jesus’ Call
1. Jesus is the True Vine.I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every brand that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches.…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 5: Indiana Jones
1. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary work. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 God is not looking for your ability but your availability. In your relationship with God, there is salvation and then sanctification.…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 4: National Treasure
Treasure Is a Verb Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:19-20 What does it mean to…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 3: Remember the Titans
Why Parables? Why have you ever gone to watch a movie when someone could have summarized it for you in a couple minutes? They could have given you the setting, explained the characters and their motives, told you what happened at the end, and even wrapped it all with a bow by stating the takeaway.…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 2: Star Wars
Life Imitates Art “Art is a reflection of God’s creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God.” — Francis Schaeffer Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his…
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