When Jesus encountered the poor he had compassion and took action. How should we react when when we see someone in need? How do you balance works and grace in faith?

When Jesus encountered lost people, He saved them. Have you ever led someone to respond to Jesus? How do we bring up spiritual conversations in our relationships?

When Jesus encountered women, he elevated them to equality and empowered them. Where have you seen inequality between men and women in your life? How can we live more equally serving and loving each other?

When Jesus encountered the sick and hurting, he prayed and healed them. Healing isn't just physical. It's emotional, spiritual, and mental as well. How can you take a step of faith to pray for someone for healing? What needs do you see around you?

This week we start our new series ...Then Jesus. Over the next month, we will look at what happened when someone encountered Jesus and how people would leave transformed. We will talk about how the same transformation should happen through us because we represent Jesus. This week we are talking about how Jesus' heart for children, and how, as followers of Jesus, we should prioritize and honor children.

Two disciples of Jesus, Judas and Peter, both took different paths when met with difficult situations. Where do you turn when things are hard or when you fail? Our failures don't dictate our future in Christ! The state of our hearts and connection to Jesus are key to living the best life God has for us, even when fail or fall. How do you respond to Jesus when you fail? Do you turn to Jesus knowing He is good and loves you? Or do you tend to run away?

This week we celebrate the Risen Savior. There were two thieves on either side of Jesus on the cross. One mocked and the other asked to be saved. Jesus assures the thief that he will be with Jesus in Paradise. Jesus saves today! He doesn't just save us in the future for eternity, but actively is saving you and I each day. What areas of your life need saving? What areas do you need Jesus' victory over death to help you thrive in this life?

Do you know what you value in your relationships? Knowing what you value can help you create healthy relationships with friends, family, and God! As you listen to this message, take some time to pray and think about what it is you currently value or want to value in your different relationships.

Every relationship has a potential it can reach. It takes setting goals, committing them to Jesus, and allowing him to lead you there! Do you have goals you want to reach in a parent, spouse, or friend relationship?

God has a plan for intimacy in relationships. It's different for every relationship. It requires trust, risk, and vulnerability. When we experience true intimacy is deepens our relationship with God and others.