What did it mean for Abram and Sarai to hear from El Shaddai (the Almighty)? Are we to be encouraged or terrified of God’s power? Pastor Wil shows how an argument between Peter and Jesus shed light on what God’s power really looks like.

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Romans 4:13-25

Mark 8:31-38

What does the Hebrew take on the ancient flood narrative tell us about the uniqueness of God? Is Noah’s story of the flood one of cosmic vengence or is it the inauguration of God’s shalom and peace? What does the New Testament say that might shed light on redemptive elements in the Hebrew flood story?

Genesis 9:8-17

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15

How do you respond when you have a mind-blowing encounter with the divine? Can you distill something like that down into a simple “life application” to check off later?

After a long day, when Jesus is confronted with a mob demanding healing does he keep going and give them what they want, or will he reject the attention and opt for a smaller close-knit community? Mark 1:29-39

*apologies for the poor sound quality!

What if Jesus thinks the truth is relative?

A unique healing story in Mark where a group of four dedicated friends rip a roof off a house to make sure their disabled friend could encounter Jesus.

Psalm 3:1-6

Mark 2:1-12

Is the church like a good cover band?

What does it mean to be adopted into the family of God?

In our series, ROOTS, we will examine the lives of four of our spiritual ancestors This week, Dr. Rebecca Laird tells the story of activist and theologian Dorothee Solle.

In our series, ROOTS, we examine the lives of four of our spiritual ancestors. This week, pastor Wil tells the story of Phineas Bresee.