Pontius Pilate was the most powerful person Jesus ever met in terms of political and worldly power. And yet, when we look back at the meeting of a Roman Governor and a homeless teacher accused of treason, it isn't Pilate's stature or power that seem impressive.
The Face of Grace and Truth
April 28, 2024 • John 8:1–11
In a controversial and powerful story, Jesus encountered a woman in her darkest moment. Surrounded by an angry mob, Jesus turned their wrath into introspection, allowing grace and truth to flow.
The Hands of Tangible Compassion
April 21, 2024 • Mark 1:40–45
Leprosy has been called the oldest and most feared disease known to humankind. Those afflicted endured physical disfigurement and social isolation. They were pushed to the margins of society. One such person met Jesus, and this encounter has so much to teach us about being the hands of tangible compassion.
The Voice of Righteous Disruption
April 14, 2024
When Rabbi Jesus described His way of discipleship, he said His yoke was "easy and light." Meet a voice of righteous disruption that rejected the empty rule and ritual focused religious landscape and emphasized a religion of relational love.
When Ordinary Met Extraordinary
April 7, 2024 • Justin Ulrich • John 1:35–51
When Jesus chose people to become his disciples, people that would learn to live and love like Jesus and carry on His mission after his death, he didn't choose theologically educated super heroes. He chose ordinary people just like you and me and invited them into an extraordinary future.
