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Running the Rat Race - Chasing the Wind Part 1
2w ago00:21:34Tap to summarizeDo you ever get the feeling that life’s just a treadmill… an ever faster rat-race going nowhere? The wise man in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes feels the same way. He’s looking for more, and comes up with some useful life tips. But ultimately, we’ll find the bigger answers only come with Jesus. Join us for the start of our mini series on Ecclesiastes, "Chasing the Wind". This week we reflect on "Running the Rat Race", with readings from Ecclesiastes 1
Transcribe →A Deep Clean for a Re-born Israel - The Great Reversal Part 11
3w ago00:25:27Tap to summarizeAs Jesus and the twelve meet two twelve-year old problems head on, they’re a sign of a bigger problem; the once great 12-tribe nation of Israel is no more. The prophets promised restoration – and Jesus is here to help. But what will the remnants of Israel do with him, what does it mean for us, and how should we understand the world politics today?Join us for a 'mid-season' finale on our Luke mini series. This week we reflect on "A Deep Clean for a Re-born Israel", with readings from Luke 8:40-9:6
Transcribe →Fear or Faith - The Great Reversal Part 10
4w ago00:20:20Tap to summarizeWhen Jesus comes to his runaway people in a great demonstration of his calming and restorative power, in some cases he’s met with fear, and in others with faith. The same offer, and the same responses, are just as common today. Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Fear or Faith", with readings from Luke 8
Transcribe →A Gathering of the Faithful
Jun 2800:21:44Tap to summarizeAs the clans gather for the blessing of tartans, we catch a glimpse of a much greater heavenly gathering, where every tribe is drawn around the throne of God in worship of the Lamb who washes their robes white! What should we learn from what lies ahead?Join us for our Kirkin O' the Tartan service! This week we reflect on "A Gathering of the Faithful", with select passages from Genesis 49 and readings from Revelation 7
Transcribe →Can You Hear Him? - The Great Reversal Part 9
Jun 2100:19:36Tap to summarizeWe live in an age of “platforms” these days, where everyone wants to be heard. But do we want to hear from God? In his most famous parable, Jesus makes us think about how we listen and what it means to hear from God amidst the noise of life.Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Can You Hear Him?", with readings from Luke 8
Transcribe →Mercy or Merit? - The Great Reversal Part 8
Jun 1400:21:31Tap to summarizeWhat makes Jesus so great? He worked wonders, offered life-changing teaching, and embodied the virtue that he demands. But it’s his compassion that ultimately sets him apart as Lord. Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Mercy or Merit? ", with readings from Luke 7
Transcribe →Becoming Like Our Teacher - The Great Reversal part 7
Jun 700:22:31Tap to summarizeAs Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees, he tells the crowd they’re facing a choice between two very different types of teacher – one loves to condemn, the other loves mercy. Israel will need to choose carefully… and so do we!Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Becoming Like Our Teacher ", with readings from Luke 6
Transcribe →One Size Won't Fit All - The Great Reversal part 6
May 3100:19:04Tap to summarizeJesus encounters different types of people in different types of ways. He intrudes, commands, heals, forgives, parties, and upsets. Since Jesus works on his terms, it should change how we respond to him and live for him.Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "One Size Won't Fit All", with readings from Luke 5:1-32
Transcribe →Paternity Test - The Great Reversal part 5
May 2400:23:10Tap to summarizeIn the wilderness, Satan presses the question: is Jesus really God’s Son? Where Adam and Israel failed, Jesus stands firm. That matters every day, because our hope isn’t in our own strength, but in the faithful Son who trusted the Father for us and resisted every temptation in the strength of the Spirit.Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Paternity Test", with readings from Luke 3:21-4:13
Transcribe →Straighten Up and Fly Right - The Great Reversal part 4
May 1700:25:54Tap to summarizeAs the fiery John the Baptist appears on the scene to prepare the way for Jesus, he challenges the people of Israel to stop relying on their religious heritage, but to turn in their allegiance towards a new King – one who would bring justice and compassion in place of self serving powerplays. Repentance will have the same shape for us. Join us as we continue our mini series on Luke. This week we reflect on "Straighten Up and Fly Right", with readings from Luke 3:1-22
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