Mary is approached by the angel, is told she will be a mother, and she immediately goes to share the news with Elizabeth

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose.

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose.

John the Baptist's dad Zechariah describes how his child will be like the rising sun on a new day.

We begin the Season of Advent with a text of anticipation and hope.

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do.

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do.

As the disciples are admiring the Temple, Jesus shifts the focus to an offering made by a widow.

Jesus compares and contrasts a widow giving a tiny amount to the massive 2nd Temple structure.

Prayer of Examination God of Love... …did I see myself and others through the eyes of Christ’s love this week? God of Peace… …did I bring my anxious thoughts before You in prayer? God of Wisdom… …did I create silence to hear and understand Your intended outcome? God of Justice …did I shed light on the sins for which I must seek forgiveness? God of …

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a message about sheep in wolves clothing and trees that produce bad fruit. Both were warning signs of false prophets that do not know or practice the true intentions of God.

Jesus asks his followers to consider their flaws before pointing out others. Once considered they are encouraged to pray boldly for help with those flaws.

Jesus addresses the our tendency to judge each other rather reflect on on our actions and words.

Sermon Series - Sermon on the Mount and the book The Narrow Path. Jesus his followers reducing our desire for valuables and increasing the value of other human beings.

Sermon Series - Sermon on the Mount and the book The Narrow Path. Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.

Jesus instructs his followers to let go of desires for more of all things, so they can turn their eyes to what matters most.

Jesus draws us away from trumpets and lights and likes on social media, to quiet reflection on our need for healing.

In a continued reading of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urges his followers to think of the times they have been selfish an objectified another person, so they address the personality trait that caused them to do it.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about oaths we make and the reasons we make them. Link for The Narrow Path- https://www.amazon.com/Narrow-Path-Subversive-Jesus-Satisfies/dp/0593444272

We start a new series reading through the entire Sermon on the Mount. Jesus sets the tone for the followers who have joined him.