The Cross (Wednesdays)
How Jesus' Death Changes Everything
The First Gospel Sermon
October 27, 2021
On the Day of Pentecost, after the resurrection of Jesus, Peter stood up to preach the first Gospel sermon. That sermon teaches us that all of us are guilty of putting Jesus on the cross, but all of us have the gift of grace available as well! Beyond that, Peter's willingness to boldly declare the truth about Jesus is evidence that he's experienced a dramatic transformation in his own life--the same kind of transformation we can experience through the power of the Gospel.
The Power of the Cross
October 20, 2021 • 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
The message of the cross might seem foolish, but for those of us who believe, it is the power of God! This Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 focuses on the power that we have as believers and the way that God uses the ordinary things (and people!) of this world to accomplish great things through his name.
The God of Self-Sacrificing Love
October 13, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek • Philippians 2:5–11
Jesus gave up a lot so that we could be saved. Ok--that's a huge understatement! Jesus gave up everything we could possibly imagine--and perhaps more--so that we could receive eternal life. In Philippians 2:5-11, Paul helps us understand everything Jesus did to humble himself and give up his rights so that we could be saved. It's a powerful example of the way that Christians are called to give up our rights and what's best for us so that others can be blessed instead.
Saved by the Grace of God
Bryan Fojtasek • Romans 3:21–26
Tonight we're digging into the passage of Scripture that Martin Luther considered the very heart of the entire Bible! We'll discover what it means to be justified by faith, and the role that the cross and grace play in the eternal life we've received from God.
Isaiah 53 (part 1)
Bryan Fojtasek • Isaiah 53:1–6
One of the most important passages in the Bible about Jesus and the cross actually comes from the Old Testament! Isaiah 53 is a messianic prophecy that told Israel what would happen to their "suffering servant." These predictions about the Messiah were written 500 years before Jesus was born, and came true when Jesus went to the cross. This study talks about the first half of the chapter, and the next session will cover the second half.
Paid in Full
September 15, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek
Our sin is like a big pile of debt that we'll never be able to pay. Thankfully, Jesus paid it all when it went to the cross! In this Bible Study we look at the way God describes our sin as debt, and the blessing we have in Christ because of him paying the price of our sins.
Why Was the Curtain Torn?
September 1, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek
During the story of Jesus' crucifixion, the Bible mentions that the curtain of the Temple was torn down the middle. What does this mean for us as Christians? In this Bible Study we'll look at what the curtain represented and what happened as a result of it being torn in two. The takeaway? Jesus allows us to come into the presence of God with confidence instead of fear.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
August 25, 2021 • Hebrews
Why did Jesus have to die in order to forgive our sins? Why didn't he snap his fingers or wave his hand and just wipe everyone's sins away without the cross? In this study, we'll look at the history behind the sacrifices in the Old Testament and why a blood sacrifice was required for the forgiveness of sins. Then, we'll connect that Old Testament foundation to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.