God's Way

Mark 8:31-38

Suffering? Death? Taking up crosses?

Not what Peter wanted to hear.

Jesus set his mind on divine things.

And we are saved.

Amazing Grace

Mark 4:35-41

Storms happen.  Life can get scary.

Do not fear. Call to Jesus.

He's right beside you in the storm.

First Responders

Luke 10:25-37

The Samaritan saw someone in need.

He jumped into action.

"Go and do likewise."

Eyes on Jesus

Luke 4:14-21 and Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

God's perfect law.

God's perfect Son.

God's people blessed.

Covenant

John 12:20-33 and Jeremiah 31:31-34

A rainbow, a stone and a cross.  

Signs of covenant.

Signs of God's steadfast love.

Living Stones

I Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Earthly rulers have castles and palaces.

God's house is the Church.

God's people are the building blocks.

Justified

Luke 18:9-14

Two men went to the temple to pray.

Only one went away justified.

What made the difference?