What will we do with Jesus?
At some point in life, every person will be confronted with the reality of their sin and the weight of their guilt. Some will seek a remedy through works of personal righteousness … trying to move the scale closer to their side through their own efforts. Others will humble themselves and throw themselves down at the foot of the cross. Realizing they have absolutely nothing to bring, they will cast their heart before the Lord and call upon Him. Turning from their sin, they will surrender to His Lordship, confess His name, and be baptized … allowing the Spirit to take up residence in their heart for the purpose of transformation. It is to these who salvation is promised.
Week 7 | Nicodemus
The Timid Inquirer of Jesus
October 16, 2022 • Kody Pritt • John 3:1–12
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Week 13 | What If We Miss Him
November 27, 2022 • Kody Pritt
Now as we wrap up this study, we turn the focus to us. Could we miss Him? The answer is yes if we refuse to bend our hearts toward God. The same problems that confronted the Jews of the first century also stand before us. Stubborn arrogance and pride can derail our spiritual life. Selfishness can challenge Jesus’ authority over our life. Earthly focus can blind us to spiritual realities. And finally, a lack of commitment and perseverance can get us off track to where we too could miss Jesus.
Week 12 | The Pharisees
November 20, 2022 • Kody Pritt • Matthew 23
With their emphasis on the Law, and the constant reading of the Old Testament, the scribes and Pharisees should have been among the first to recognize Jesus. Instead, their great desire for Jewish independence, freedom from the Romans, and lust for power and position caused them to miss Jesus.
Week 11 | The Crowd of Judea
November 13, 2022 • Kody Pritt, Kevin Shanesy • Matthew 21:1–13
Why have a triumphal procession? Jesus knows his earthly ministry is ending … within days his earthly life will end on a cross, finishing the mission God gave him to do. For Him, nothing remains except the final act – being the sacrificial lamb of God – who would take away the sins of the world, John 1.29.