Bloom – Lent 2020
As Easter approaches Andy zooms in on Jesus' trial under Pilate. We learn that from the dissatisfaction of the Jewish community to the might of Rome, there are ways that this trial still continues today in our time.
Mapping the course of humans’ desire for wisdom apart from God throughout the Old Testament accounts, Mark reminds us that Jesus made a way back to true wisdom in God’s presence.
Exploring the story of the woman at the well in John 4, Brittany walks us through the text to uncover what Jesus means when he offers us living water.
When much of our world is in tumult, we look for good government. Mark explores how Jesus’ work on the cross brought together both justice and love to establish a Kingdom where we are able to flourish in Him.
Ryan shares from the prophetic promise of Malachi and the story of its fulfilment in the life of John the Baptist. We are called not to dwell in the past, but step with God into who He is calling us to be, a living example of the coming Kingdom of God.
As we commence Lent, Brittany helps us identify the thread of the sacrament of communion weaved throughout the Biblical narrative and the significance of Jesus’ invitation to partake in this sacred meal.
This Easter message sees Mark invite us to live, engaging in each moment of our lives, with the faith and trust of people marked by resurrection power.
On Palm Sunday, Mark explores the importance of building faith as a church so that we can release God’s purposes in the world.