Luke records four rounds of questioning and accusation. Jesus was arrested and dragged in front of religious leaders, politicians, and crowds of people. The people in this story reflect so much of our world today. They were grappling with who Jesus really was. Their positions and passions shaped their responses to Jesus. The same happens today. This Sunday will be a great one to invite friends to join you. We will take time to ask the question, “Who is Jesus?” It’s the most important question we could ever ask because Jesus is either a man of infinite significance or dismissible insignificance. There can be no middle ground. This section will show us that Jesus is the Son of Man, the Messianic King, and the Innocent One.
Luke records four rounds of questioning and accusation. Jesus was arrested and dragged in front of religious leaders, politicians, and crowds of people. The people in this story reflect so much of our world today. They were grappling with who Jesus really was. Their positions and passions shaped their responses to Jesus. The same happens today. This Sunday will be a great one to invite friends to join you. We will take time to ask the question, “Who is Jesus?” It’s the most important question we could ever ask because Jesus is either a man of infinite significance or dismissible insignificance. There can be no middle ground. This section will show us that Jesus is the Son of Man, the Messianic King, and the Innocent One.
Accusation
Luke 22:63-23:25
April 2, 2017 • Pastor Bill Riedel
Mission
April 30, 2017 • Phil Maucieri
This Sunday brings closure to our Passion series. Phil Maucieri will lead us into understanding how Luke 24:36-53 reveals the mission of God that was accomplished in Jesus Christ and extends through His people. We are part of God's work in His world, witnesses to His glory and grace.
Revelation
April 23, 2017 • Pastor Bill Riedel
In this passage we see the encounter that two travelers on the Road to Emmaus had with the risen Lord Jesus. This was on the same Sunday on which Jesus had risen from death to life. In the midst of their sorrow, the travelers didn’t realize who they were talking to. We will see the revelation of Jesus in the whole of the biblical storyline – how all Scripture whispers His name.
Resurrection
April 16, 2017 • Pastor Bill Riedel
This Sunday we will celebrate the victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, conquering sin and death. As we do so, we will reflect on Luke 24:1-12. Mary Madgalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, along with other women, came to Jesus’ tomb on Sunday morning at dawn and found it empty. Even the Apostles didn’t believe them. But Peter, even in the wake of his denial and failure, ran to the tomb to see it for himself. We will see the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection, as well as its importance for us.