A Doubter's Guide to Jesus
Jesus as Servant
November 25, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses greatness. During the last week of his life, Jesus has a conversation with his disciples about true greatness. Jesus forever changes the way humility is viewed and challenges us with his example. We see greatness isn’t about position or title, but about a heart of service.
Jesus as God
November 18, 2018 • Dr. John Dickson
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion looks at the bold claims the gospel writers make in pitting Jesus as king in language typical of Caesar. This conversation contrasts the kingdom of Rome against the kingdom of Christ. It is disruptive because the kingdoms are in conflict and Jesus asks us to seek him first, renouncing our allegiance to other kingdoms.
Jesus as Caesar
November 11, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion looks at the bold claims the gospel writers make in pitting Jesus as king in language typical of Caesar. This conversation contrasts the kingdom of Rome against the kingdom of Christ. It is disruptive because the kingdoms are in conflict and Jesus asks us to seek him first, renouncing our allegiance to other kingdoms.
Jesus as Adam
November 4, 2018 • Aaron Buer
Pastor Aaron Buer discusses Jesus as Adam. It is obvious the world is broken; death and disappointment are all around us. This conversation looks at the effects of sin brought into the world with Adam and how Jesus reverses the curse of sin and fulfills the role Adam was unable to live out. Jesus acts as a second Adam bringing new life.
Jesus as Savior
October 28, 2018 • Aaron Buer
Student Ministries and Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer walks through four key elements of understanding Jesus as Savior. Through Paul’s teaching in Ephesians on the good news of Jesus we realize we have a problem, Jesus is the solution and we have to make a decision. For those who have decided to follow Jesus, we learn how to respond.
Jesus as Temple
October 21, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses what it means that Jesus became the new temple. This conversation helps us understand the meaning of the temple to first-century Jews, how Jesus’ claim to forgive sins was shocking and how Jesus replaces the temple and asks us to draw near to God. We see how Jesus as temple breaks down the barrier between us and God as well as between us and others.
Jesus as Friend
October 14, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion shares about Jesus as Friend. This conversation looks at four scenes that tell us what it means that Jesus is a friend to sinners. It helps us understand how to follow him and partake in the gift of fellowship he offers to those who humbly wish to accept his mercy and grace.
Jesus as Christ
September 30, 2018 • Aaron Buer
Student ministries Pastor Aaron Buer looks at Jesus as Christ. This week’s conversation revolves around the tough question Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” We see what it means that Jesus is the Christ and the four challenges that follow.
Jesus as Israel
September 23, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Teach Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Jesus as Israel. In this conversation we see the substitutionary work of Jesus as the perfect Israel. Jesus fulfilled the very things that the people of Israel failed to do. By doing so, he provided a way for us to have a restored relationship with God.
Jesus as Healer
September 16, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion explores Jesus as Healer. This conversation looks at how we can view Jesus’ healings today, how they point to who he is, how they provide a sample of the new heaven and new earth, and how they challenge us to contribute to healing our world through our actions.
Jesus as Teacher
September 9, 2018 • Jeff Manion
Senior Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion kicks off “A Doubter’s Guide to Jesus” with a look at Jesus as Teacher. Jesus prioritized teaching and it was an expression of his compassion. Through this conversation, we learn Jesus’ teaching revealed the heart of God, helps us see ourselves and identifies what God is restoring. In the end, Jesus’ teaching creates a collision of wills as we are called to choose to obey what He teaches.