Mystery at Skull Mountain
Footnote
March 24, 2024 • John Vadeboncoeur • John 18:28—19:16
In one week it will be Easter Sunday: a celebration of life and victory. But before the empty tomb, there was a cross and death; and before that, there was another key character in the Easter story that is worth looking at: Pilate. And as we study the role he played in the Mystery on Skull Mountain and what he is most remembered for, it can prompt us to look inward as it comes to our own lives and death. When all is said and done, what will your legacy be? What will you be remembered for?
A Battle of Will
March 17, 2024 • John Vadeboncoeur • Mark 14:32–41
Have you ever had those moments when what you want is different from what someone else wants in a situation? Or times in your life when some issue or situation is weighing heavy on you? Those times can not only be frustrating, but they can also bring on anxiety and sadness. So what should we do with those wants and feelings we are having? Where or who can we turn to in those difficult situations? Well, Jesus actually not only understands what you are going through, but He gave us an example of how we should respond during those tough times in our life.
Big Religion Takes Control
March 10, 2024 • Seth Bartal • Romans 1:20, Matthew 23:1–6, Matthew 23:13–27
What's the point of religion? Is it simply to give comfort to the old and hope to the young? Is it a means of power and control? Or perhaps those are simply abuses of what God so generously gave for a bigger purpose... a better purpose. What if embracing God's love and laws with a humble heart can actually lead us to experiencing something we never expected: life to its fullest, unshackled by the illusions of control and empowered by divine freedom?
The Conspiracy Unfolds
March 3, 2024 • Seth Bartal • John 13:21–31, Matthew 27:3–5, 1 Timothy 1:13–15, John 11:45–54, Matthew 26:6–16
As we approach the mystery at Skull Mountain, join us as we dive into an unsettling journey of betrayal and reflection, where the shadows of our choices loom large. The narrative of the Crucifixion of Jesus invites us to acknowledge our own role in this account of sacrifice and redemption, and it invites us to find grace in our darkest moments.