Exploring the powerful ways in which the Greek word for suffering love (agape) is used to inspire and encourage. 

Series for February is focusing on 1 John 4:7-21 along with a quote from New Testament scholar Scot McKnight: "love is a rugged commitment to be with someone, to be for someone, with Christ as the standard, for as long as it takes."

How might the story of Jospeh inspire and encourage us to understand and respond to the times that are living in? 

How might Ephesians 5:1-20 help followers of Jesus discern how to understand and respond to the times we fine ourselves in?  

How might Ephesians 2:11-22 open the eyes and hearts of disciples of Jesus to live counter to the division and strife we face in our culture today? 

Week 1 of a four week series covering 1 Chronicles 12:32. 

Matthew 2:1-12

Hope-filled faith--Luke 2:8-20

Based on Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph was willing to step out in the peace filled faith as he trusted and obeyed the calling God had invited him into...the help co-raise the Son of God!