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What does it mean to be Redeemed? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

March 3, 2024 • Dunstan Gomes • Genesis 2:16, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:7–13, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:21

In the beginning God’s intention for humanity was that we enjoy him forever. However, endowed with free will we read in the book of Genesis that Adam and Eve sinned, which brought about a break in fellowship with God. Redemption is the story of God's loving response to humanity's sin by sending his son to forgive us and call us back into a relationship with him. Join us as we go on this journey of understanding what it means to be redeemed!

Why is Christ’s resurrection important? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

March 31, 2024 • Todd Petkau

This Easter, we take a few minutes to explore what makes the resurrection of Jesus so indispensable to our faith. Although there are many more reasons, we will focus on three that leap off the pages of Scripture and ignite our hearts with a bold hope.

Why did Jesus have to die? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

March 29, 2024 • Todd Petkau • Ecclesiastes 8:16–17, 1 John 4:8

On Good Friday, we remember the extraordinary lengths Jesus would go to in order to defeat the darkness that tried to hide the light! In a short teaching, we examine three reasons why Jesus had to die and the significance of His sacrifice.

What do we learn from Palm Sunday? | ECHOES: Catechism in a Year

March 24, 2024 • Todd Petkau • Luke 19:28–38, Isaiah 19:20, Isaiah 49:8, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 14:3

Palm Sunday is a day full of mystery and intrigue! In this short message, we sniff around for answers to three puzzling questions related to Palm Sunday in an attempt to answer a larger question: What do we learn from Palm Sunday?