God gave His people a way to approach and be in relationship with Him, but it took a wholehearted devotion and sacrifice on God’s terms. God is gracious but sin must be dealt with. 

God called his people to wholehearted obedience as a response to His grace, as a privilege for them, and to display His heart to the world around them. Now in Jesus he calls for the same from us. 

The resurrection of Jesus gives meaning to our lives. It proves the cross worked, it gives purpose to our struggles, and fills life with a joy like no other. 

Jesus’ journey to the cross was both because of us and for us. We must see ourselves in the shoes of those there that day. But we must also see ourselves in the heart of Jesus as he journeyed to the cross. 

Jesus wants his disciples to see both his heart for the lost and his heart for them as they serve the lost.

Do you put Jesus in a box? Jesus’ hometown put Jesus in a box, they don’t believe and honor him. Will you put Jesus in a box? Or will you believe in him, honor him, and speak about him?

Jesus shows us what genuine faith is, when he meets two people who have to believe him despite their circumstances.

Jesus proves his power over creation and the spiritual realm. Of all the powers we fear, he is by far the most powerful. Yet even with his great power, he is the Lord of mercy, healing even the most broken outcast. 

With crowds flocking to Jesus, he challenges them with how they’re listening. How they hear his words will determine whether they receive from Him what He’s come to offer. 

In the face of opposition, Jesus shows us again who he is and how he works. He is the Son of God, and he’s calling people into His family. The question is, am I a part of it?

One of the most confronting yet compelling character traits of Jesus is his grace toward broken people. In Mark 2:13–17, Jesus extends grace to the most unlikely of people and in doing so reveals his surprising mission to the world. Jesus comes seeking imperfect, broken, and those traditionally viewed as outsider to be part of his family.

Jesus proves his identity as God by doing what only God can do.

Jesus demonstrates what life in His Kingdom has to offer.

God has been preparing the world for the good news of the arrival of Jesus. When he arrived, God confirmed His identity as His Son, the King.

We have an amazing opportunity in Christ. In him we’ve escaped the corruption of this world and have been invited to participate in his divine nature. Wow. What will this look for us? Let’s see what this part of the Apostle Peter’s 2nd letter has to say.

What will happen to me when I die? In this story, Jesus confronts us with the reality that death brings immediate, irreversible, eternal comfort or agony.

When the world calls us to dance to their song, live their way, and serve their causes, God shows us He is the only one worthy of our allegiance.

All of history has been overshadowed by darkness and death… until Jesus entered the world to offer us the light of life.