God’s mission isn’t thwarted by adversity: it is the very ground God’s work thrives on.
Acts: Fueled by Adversity
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Mark: Take Up Your Cross
In most religions, gods stay at a distance from humanity, needing to be appeased with service or acts of devotion. The existence of such another god wouldn’t be big news. But Mark is bursting at the seams with excitement regarding what he has to share about God! With a breathless eagerness, Mark showcases in his book who Jesus is and what he has done. At the core of his message is the one, true God who came not only to serve humanity but to sacrifice himself for them.
Luke: A Home for Outsiders
At some point in life, we’ve all found ourselves on the outside looking in, at a loss for how we might gain entrance or belonging. For anyone burdened with a sense of not being enough - smart enough, popular enough, competent enough - Luke proclaims the Jesus who welcomes all, especially the outsider.