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Associate Pastor Jesse Enniss continues our lessons in our current series, "Faded Virtues." What does it truly mean to have a faith that is loyal, not passive? Associate Pastor Jesse Enniss continues our series on "Faded Virtues" by challenging us to embrace the radical courage required to follow Christ. Diving into Luke 21:5-19, Pastor Jesse helps us distinguish between misinterpretations of "end-times" prophecy and Jesus's call to endurance during real-word persecution. We find inspiration in the powerful testimony of early Christian martyrs Perpetuate and Felicity and the 20th century example of Rev. James Reeb. Together, we learn that Christian courage today is not expressed through online aggression, but through our willingness to sacrifice our own comfort for the good of others, advocating for those without a voice, and confronting harmful beliefs in a loving, relationship way.
- Pastor Jesses shares the stories of Christian martyrs to show that true courage involves joy in suffering. How does their attitude challenge your current perspective on the "small" discomforts or social risks you face when practicing your faith?
- A passive faith stands in contrast to a courageous loyalty. In what specific area of your life (e.g., family, workplace, online) is Christ currently calling you to move from being a "bystander" to taking courageous action?
- As believers, we should advocate for victims of abuse and discrimination. What is one specific, actionable step you can take this week to "show up for others" in a marginalized group, following Christ’s example?
- Jesus's words in Luke 21:18 state, "Not a hair of your head will perish." How do you reconcile this promise of ultimate salvation with the reality of persecution, discomfort, or loss that you may face in this life?
- The idea of confronting harmful beliefs is presented as a courageous act done "in a loving and relational way." Think of one difficult conversation you need to have: how can you prepare to approach it with relational love, rather than just trying to be "right"?
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Associate Pastor Jesse Enniss continues our lessons in our current series, "Faded Virtues." What does it truly mean to have a faith that is loyal, not passive? Associate Pastor Jesse Enniss continues our series on "Faded Virtues" by challenging us to embrace the radical courage required to follow Christ. Diving into Luke 21:5-19, Pastor Jesse helps us distinguish between misinterpretations of "end-times" prophecy and Jesus's call to endurance during real-word persecution. We find inspiration in the powerful testimony of early Christian martyrs Perpetuate and Felicity and the 20th century example of Rev. James Reeb. Together, we learn that Christian courage today is not expressed through online aggression, but through our willingness to sacrifice our own comfort for the good of others, advocating for those without a voice, and confronting harmful beliefs in a loving, relationship way.
- Pastor Jesses shares the stories of Christian martyrs to show that true courage involves joy in suffering. How does their attitude challenge your current perspective on the "small" discomforts or social risks you face when practicing your faith?
- A passive faith stands in contrast to a courageous loyalty. In what specific area of your life (e.g., family, workplace, online) is Christ currently calling you to move from being a "bystander" to taking courageous action?
- As believers, we should advocate for victims of abuse and discrimination. What is one specific, actionable step you can take this week to "show up for others" in a marginalized group, following Christ’s example?
- Jesus's words in Luke 21:18 state, "Not a hair of your head will perish." How do you reconcile this promise of ultimate salvation with the reality of persecution, discomfort, or loss that you may face in this life?
- The idea of confronting harmful beliefs is presented as a courageous act done "in a loving and relational way." Think of one difficult conversation you need to have: how can you prepare to approach it with relational love, rather than just trying to be "right"?
Watch traditional worship livestream