Forsaken So We Could Be Forgiven

Encountering Scripture 2026

February 16, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In the darkness of the cross, Jesus was truly forsaken—made sin in our place—so the full weight of God’s justice could fall on Him instead of us, making this the decisive moment of redemption in all history.

Extravagant Worship

June 1, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In John 12, Jesus returns to Bethany and is welcomed by friends whose responses reveal very different hearts. Martha serves, Mary worships, and Judas criticizes. Mary pours out costly perfume at the feet of Jesus in an act of sacrificial devotion while Judas reveals a heart driven by self-interest. This episode reminds us that worship always costs something, and our response to Jesus reveals what we treasure most.

When Jesus Delays

May 29, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In John 11, Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick, yet He delays before going to him. What appeared to be absence was actually preparation for a greater display of God’s glory. This episode reminds us that God’s delays are never without purpose, and His timing is always perfect.

The Door to Abundant Life

May 28, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In John 10, Jesus declares that He is the door and that true life is found only through Him. The world offers empty substitutes that ultimately steal and destroy, but Jesus offers abundant life marked by peace, purpose, and eternal security. Salvation is not found through religion or self-effort, but through Christ alone.