When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realised that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13, NIV)
Something changed Peter and John. They were “unschooled, ordinary men”, yet they taught about Jesus. Only a few weeks before, they had run away from those arresting Jesus, yet now they stood boldy in front of the rulers, elders and teachers of the law. What had changed? Everything - Jesus is Alive!
I hope you’ll be able to join us either in person, or online, as we look at how the the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives.
“You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.” (Acts 3:15-16, NIV)
As we look at some of the book of Acts over the next few weeks, one of the big themes is that Jesus is alive - it is Jesus who heals the man who couldn’t walk. Without the resurrection of Jesus, there would be no church for us to be a part of.
I hope you’ll be able to join us either in person, or online, as we look at how the the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives.
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. (Acts 4:32, NIV)
If Jesus is alive, what difference does that make to our lives? How should it change how we live? Is it more of the same, or do we need to change?
I hope you'll be able to join us either in person, or online, as we look at how the the resurrection of Jesus changed how his followers live.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. (Mark 16:6, NIV)
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Mark’s gospel ends with an empty tomb, and the promise of Jesus’ resurrection. Mark doesn’t record the women at the tomb meeting Jesus, but they are told to believe his promises and to go and find him just where he said he would be.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? To believe what he said, and to know him.
I hope that you’ll be able to join us in-person or online this Sunday, as celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together.
Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate … had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. (Mark 15:15, NIV)
Who is Jesus? Mark starts his gospel by describing Jesus as the Christ — God’s rescuing king. As we follow Jesus’ journey through Mark we see Jesus demonstrating his power and authority over nature, sickness, evil and death. This Sunday is usually called Palm Sunday, where we remember the crowds in Jerusalem welcoming Jesus as God’s king. We also Jesus betrayal, abandonment and arrest. The only crown Jesus wears is one made of thorns.
Who is Jesus?
I hope that you’ll be able to join us in-person or online this Sunday, as we look at Jesus Christ together. Is he really God’s king?