Sometimes the journey is grueling. Filled with challenges, sharp disagreements, and physical ailments. Paul’s second missionary journey certainly fit that description. Similarly, we may face some grueling times. Just like Paul, we cling to Jesus' words: “take heart I have overcome the world.”

Acts 13:1-3, 13-14, 42-49

Our bodies are gifts of God, a part of who we are. We honor God with our bodies by using them to Glorify God by loving our neighbor. We care for our bodies to carry out this work. Our bodies will be made perfect one day.

Leviticus 19:15-16 // Romans 2:1-8 // Matthew 7:1-5

Habakkuk 1:1-5 // Romans 7:21-25 // Matthew 11:2-11

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 // Philippians 1:18b-23 // Luke 23:39-43

Isaiah 26:19-20 // Revelation 21:1-5 // Luke 20:27-39

Acts 4:8-12 // Romans 10:5-15 // Matthew 28:16-20

Mark 16:1-8

Holy Week provides a great opportunity for us to answer the question Jesus predicts his disciples will receive: Why are you doing this?