by Church @ 434 | Apr 23, 2025 | Dropping the F Bomb
Forgiveness – it’s called the “F-bomb” of this series because of its explosive power to level playing fields and offer a fresh start. This final message reveals forgiveness as a gift we give, rooted in the gift we received from Christ. It’s about choosing to cancel debts, even when we don’t feel like it, and understanding that forgiveness is not forgetting. Discover the steps to break free from the chains of anger and bitterness, embrace forgiveness as a lifestyle, and experience the radical life improvement that comes from aligning your heart with Jesus.
#Forgiveness #MostPowerfulWord #Freedom #Christianity #CancelTheDebt#PowerOfForgiveness #TransformYourLife
by Church @ 434 | Apr 23, 2025 | CORE Bible Study Series
This is a series where we explore the most explosive word possible – Forgiveness. It is essential for each one of us as we follow Jesus, the power unleashed by forgiveness is able to change, impact, and dictate the direction of a person’s life. And the Bible teaches us to forgive as we have been forgiven. So – have we been forgiven? Really? How do you know? And then, are you willing to forgive and unleash the power of forgiveness like a bomb into the world around you? It will be rowdy, it will be real, it will be relational – it is the CORE series called Dropping the F Bomb
by Church @ 434 | Apr 22, 2025 | Cracking the Egg-straordinary, Going on an Egg Hunt
Peter’s impulsive sword swing created a mess in the Garden – physically, spiritually, and practically for Malchus. Discover the “Easter egg” in how Jesus responded: not just healing, but restoring His enemy to his livelihood and position, effectively cleaning up the consequences of His disciple’s mistake. This final miracle before the resurrection is a powerful demonstration of grace, love for enemies, and Jesus’s willingness to mend what’s broken, even for those who don’t follow Him. What does this teach us about forgiveness and reacting thoughtfully?
#JesusCleansUpMesses #Grace #Malchus #PetersSword #EasterStory #LoveAndForgiveness #MiraclesOfJesus #GardenOfGethsemane
by Church @ 434 | Apr 21, 2025 | Cracking the Egg-straordinary, Going on an Egg Hunt
Forget the idea of Peter wildly swinging a sword! This “Easter Egg” dive into the arrest of Jesus reveals the calculated nature of Peter’s actions. We unpack the identity of Malchus – the powerful representative of the High Priest – and show why Peter, knowing exactly who he was, targeted him specifically in the chaotic aftermath of Jesus declaring “I Am He.” Understand the political and personal dynamics at play in this critical moment.
#Peter #Malchus #GethsemaneAttack #EasterNarrative #JesusChrist #HighPriest #ArrestOfJesus
by Church @ 434 | Apr 20, 2025 | Cracking the Egg-straordinary
Happy Easter. Today we explore the Easter event just like an Eyewitness might. What we discover will change our lives. And remember, if you think your life is boring, just wait until you start looking for the empty tombs around you—because the story is only just beginning! All you have to do is see it!
by Church @ 434 | Apr 19, 2025 | Cracking the Egg-straordinary, Going on an Egg Hunt
Go deeper into the Easter narrative with Jeff Dixon’s “Easter Egg Hunt.” In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas didn’t just betray Jesus with a kiss; he betrayed Him with a word: “Rabbi.” Unpack why this specific title reveals Judas’ “fatal flaw” – his failure to see Jesus as more than a teacher. Understand the tragedy of Judas’ limited perspective and the vital importance of acknowledging Jesus fully as Lord and Savior, a challenge that echoes even today.
#Judas #Rabbi #FatalFlaw #Easter #HolyWeekScripture #JesusChrist #TeacherVsSavior #KnowJesus