The resurrection of Jesus is the turning point of history. The Apostle John recounts the events of that first Easter morning, and it was Mary Magdalene who was the first to witness the resurrected Jesus.
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Guest speaker Kurt Mahler looks at the events of Palm Sunday and the days which follow, in which Jesus deliberately created scandals through his cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple. But his actions were carefully calibrated to expose our the condition of people’s hearts -- to reveal whether they were hungry for God or hardened against him. The hungry had to go through the hard work of learning to collaborate with the Holy Spirit and the scriptures to figure out what was actually going on, while the hardened had allowed their disappointment to turn into defiant rage. Jesus asks us these same questions today.
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While we don’t know when Jesus will return, He instructed His followers to be ready for that day. But what does it mean to be ready? Peter gives us helpful guidelines for how to live in readiness for the return of Jesus.
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While we don’t know when Jesus will return, He instructed His followers to be ready for that day. But what does it mean to be ready? Peter gives us helpful guidelines for how to live in readiness for the return of Jesus.
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While we don’t know when Jesus will return, He instructed His followers to be ready for that day. But what does it mean to be ready? Peter gives us helpful guidelines for how to live in readiness for the return of Jesus.
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"What's taking so long?" It's a phrase we've all uttered in moments of impatience. It's also something we've probably wondered when it comes to the Return of Jesus..."When is He coming back? What's taking so long?” But 2 Peter explains that the delay in Jesus’ return is a demonstration of His patience, not His absence.
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Freedom is a great slogan. After all, who doesn’t want more freedom? Freedom for the oppressed is what is behind most social justice causes. But not all freedom is genuine. What’s the difference between true and false freedom?
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Reading the news these days can be discouraging as our culture seems to be turning further and further away from God. But even in a "post-Christian” society, Christians have good reason to stay hopeful.
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The Bible repeatedly warns us about the danger of false teachers, but how can we know when someone is one? Are there tell-tale characteristics which help us discern between true and false teachers?
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So much has been shaken by the events of 2020, how do we stand firm in our faith in the midst of adversity? Is standing firm about our determination and willpower, or is it about something much more reliable?
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Our spiritual lives have either positive or negative momentum. We’re either growing in our love for God, or we’re drifting away from Him. As we continue looking at 2 Peter, we find some helpful insights on what helps you develop a positive spiritual momentum — and what hinders it.
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Many of us think that we're simply passive recipients of God's promises, but Peter exhorts us to "make every effort to respond to God's promises." What does it look like to respond to God's promises?
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