We are in a series on contradictions. And of course Jesus is a big one. He is: God and man; a king and a servant; one who exercises power in weakness. Listen to Mike Woodruff as he illustrates these contrasts in real time here as we enter the final week of Contradictions.

In the presence of a very important person, do you stand up and greet this person...or do you hide and observe from a distance? Listen as Anson Hanbury talks about Jesus' interactions with Zacchaeus, though a man of worldly importance, he was unsure of where he fits when in the presence of Jesus. Hear about his transition from world centered life...to a kingdom focused existence.

When Jesus taught, he spoke in illustrative passages that set the tone for a message that was directed at people who would put the effort in to decipher and look at themselves deeply to see how it applies to them. Listen as Mike Woodruff talks about how Jesus taught us to look at ourselves and not waste the talents that He has given you. So...look deeply at yourself...are you using your God given talents to please the Lord?

One God in three persons...If you do the math...1 does not equal 3, if you ascribe to common logic...but listen to Mike Woodruff talk about the Holy Trinity and how God is one God, and three all at the same time.

Rejoice on the fiftieth day from Easter as we commemorate Pentecost, the day when the gift of the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and others who were gathered in prayer over 2,000 years ago. So “Sing a new song, church!” Listen as Jared Alcantara tells us how the gift of Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary brought us a new identity…we can now pass through the veil between God and humanity. He tore the veil, the lion of the tribe of Judah has triumphed, and now everyone is welcome at the heavenly banquet that awaits us.

Listen as Mike Woodruff explains how God's love for us resembles the love a mother has for her newborn infant child...in the same way that a mother's love for her helpless infant is purely self generated, God's love for us, is purely because of His nature, and not of our "earning".

Jesus was known for miracles, and when he gave sight to the blind the repercussions of this act were felt and continue to be felt around the world. He actually offers us all "sight for the blind"...in a way that many of us don't perceive...listen as Mike Woodruff opens our eyes to another miracle, the gift that seeing the world as God does, through the acts and teachings of our savior.

Ever find yourself seeking God's favor by doing something? Listen to Stephen Love as he talks about the importance for us to just humbly abide in His presence...living in His grace, and walking with the knowledge that God loves us for who we are, not what we do.

"Sell everything you have and then follow me"...this is what Jesus said to the rich young ruler who approached him...this young man was not ready to hear this direction as he, like many of us could not clearly see his own sin which he was trying to keep concealed. Jesus on the other hand, sees our sin and calls out to us to change...what do you need to "sell" to turn around the sin in your life? Listen as Mike Woodruff talks about what Jesus is trying to expose in this young ruler's life...as well as in our own.

For many of us, there may be very good reasons why our hearts have grown hard towards God or towards others. We might have been hurt and so in order to prevent ourselves from more harm, we put up walls. Listen as Syler Thomas talks about how Jesus wants us to become like little children again, so that we may receive His kingdom.