A message on mission work from Pastor Marcus Birkholz

The blood sacrifice was made once for all. Jesus became the scapegoat for us. Read Leviticus 16:1-34; 23:26-32 for cleansing.

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” —John 20:31

“Short time or long—I pray God that not only you [King Agrippa] but all who are listening to me today may become what I am [a follower of Jesus].” —Paul (Acts 26:29)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16

“Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” —Jesus (John 20:19-22)

People are passionate for all kinds of things…but there’s no greater passion one can have than giving away the life-saving love of Jesus Christ. The early church “turned the world upside down” because of Christ (Acts 17:6). Now it’s our turn.

What are you building your life’s foundation on: what culture says or what Jesus says?

God is calling you. He wants to work through you to bring others into his Kingdom. Will you listen to your call and respond like young Samuel, “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9)?

“To know Christ” is the ultimate experience in life, the apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 3. So what does it mean to “know Christ” and how can we come to know him as our personal Savior and friend?