Life is filled with questions that can shake our confidence—Am I good enough? Am I secure enough? Am I loved enough? In one of the most triumphant passages of Scripture, Paul reminds us that the answer is not found in ourselves but in Christ. If God is for us, who can be against us? If he did not spare his own son, what will he withhold from us? And nothing—absolutely nothing—can separate us from his love. This week we’ll explore how these truths anchor us in trials, embolden us in mission, and assure us of God’s unshakable love.

“Have I done enough?” At times, most of us have wrestled with that question. Have I done enough as a parent? Have I done enough in my career? Furthermore, we can also wonder: have I done enough in my relationship with God? In the face of those types of doubts and insecurities, Paul reminds us that God’s love is unshakeable. As we continue our study of Romans 8, we will see three important themes that challenge our doubts.

While we may view life in complicated categories, the apostle Paul argues that, whether you realize it or not, you are moving in one of two directions. You are moving in the direction of the “flesh” or in the direction of the “Spirit.” You have probably heard those terms before, but what exactly do they mean? Furthermore, for those of us who are Christians, what does it mean to live “according to the Spirit”? We will see on Sunday how Paul answers these questions as we continue to explore Romans 8 and God’s unshakeable love.

Have you ever had one of those nights where you simply couldn’t rest? Do you know those moments where you are trying to slow down, but your mind is racing with all sorts of thoughts, complexities, and concerns? As we conclude our study of rest, the author of Hebrews invites us to think about rest more deeply. He shows us the type of mindset we need to understand and experience the rest that God offers each of us.

Think about a valuable possession that you own—a family heirloom, a cherished photo album, your favorite childhood toy. How do you treat it? Do you protect it? Now, ask yourself this question: how do I treat my soul? As it turns out, our soul—the deepest part of who we are—is both valuable and vulnerable. It can be ruined or it can be restored. This Sunday, as we continue our “Rest and Reset” series, we will see how we can experience the renewal that Jesus offers.

Everyone faces challenges and burdens. Likewise, everyone has a “yoke.” The question is this: will it be heavy or light? If you don’t understand the rest that Jesus provides, then you don’t understand Christianity.

As we enjoy the middle of summer, how well are you resting? For some of us, slowing down is hard to do. Yet, the Bible confronts us with the concept of Sabbath. It’s a concept that reminds us that rest and renewal should be an intentional part of our lives. But what does that actually look like? What steps do you need to take to make this a reality? We will explore these questions, as we begin our series for July: “Rest and Reset.”

While we have finished going through the book of Jonah, there’s one more lesson that his life has for us. Centuries after Jonah’s ministry, Jesus highlighted one thing we should understand about this ancient prophet. He called it the “sign of Jonah.” We will see what that sign means, when we conclude this series on Sunday.