The Bible doesn't say what the Lord did on the Wednesday of Passion Week. Scholars speculate that after two exhausting days in Jerusalem, Jesus and his disciples spent this day resting in Bethany in anticipation of Passover.What do you think you would do knowing that you had just upset the apple cart of faith for your people and that you were about to sacrifice everything for these people in the n...  Read More

On Tuesday morning, Jesus and his disciples returned to Jerusalem. They passed the withered fig tree on their way, and Jesus spoke to his companions about the importance of faith.Back at the Temple, religious leaders were upset at Jesus for establishing himself as a spiritual authority. They organized an ambush with the intent to place him under arrest. But Jesus evaded their traps and pronounced ...  Read More

The following morning, Jesus returned with his disciples to Jerusalem proper. Along the way, he had words that cursed a fig tree because it had failed to bear fruit. Some scholars believe this cursing of the fig tree represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine faith is more than j...  Read More

On the Sunday before the death of Jesus, we know that he began his trip to Jerusalem, knowing that he would soon give up his life for us. When he was close to Bethphage, he sent a few disciples ahead, telling them to look for the donkey and its colt that had yet to be broken. They were instructed to untie the animals and bring them to Jesus.As he sat on the donkey and made his way to Jerusalem, he...  Read More

We hope you enjoyed the first season of the Uncomfortable series. We'll be returning with season two later in the year. In the meantime, we'll be focusing on campus week this Saturday in preparation for our upcoming series "After", where we'll spend five weeks on the 40 days after the resurrection leading up to the ascension of Christ. We are grateful for the life and ministry of Bill Johnsson. Ma...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENCan you remember a time as a kid when you’re mom or dad did something for you in public that in retrospect, they did out of love for you, but at the time was horribly embarrassing?HEADRead John 15:13, Galatia...  Read More