Advent begins with a look back to Abraham, where God first promised a blessing for all people. Matthew reveals that Jesus stands at the center of this long, imperfect family story, redeeming every step. In Him, hope has roots, and they grow into a welcome for us all.

What if the gospel is more than words we speak? This Sunday, we’ll discover that Jesus didn’t just announce good news—He embodied it. As we close our “Recognizing the Body” series, we’ll explore how the church is called not merely to share a message, but to become living witnesses whose lives reveal the truth of the One we proclaim.

What if church is meant to be more than a place we attend? This week we explore Paul’s vision of a community where everyone brings something to give, where worship is not a moment but a shared life, and where God’s grace becomes visible in how we show up for one another. Join us as we discover why the church isn’t a concert crowd or a club gathering, but a family learning to live the gospel together.

Blurb: Have you noticed how we often try to make everything, and everyone, look the same? In a world that prizes uniformity, the church was designed to be something far richer: a garden of unique people growing from the same gospel soil. This week, we’ll discover why unity without sameness isn’t a weakness but one of God’s greatest strengths.

What if church was never meant to be just a classroom? In a world where we can stream sermons, read devotionals, and learn theology from anywhere, Paul reminds us that the church is more than a place to hear the gospel; it’s where we practice it together. The goal isn’t to collect information, but to be transformed as we learn, love, and grow in community.

What would your final words be to people you love? In the closing lines of 2 Corinthians, Paul offers a powerful vision for what a healthy church looks like—one marked by joy, maturity, encouragement, unity, and peace. His words remind us that grace, love, and the Spirit’s fellowship aren’t just blessings to receive—they’re a way of life to be lived together.

What kind of strength are you chasing? In 2 Corinthians 11–12, Paul turns every definition of strength upside down—showing that real power doesn’t come from appearance, achievement, or experience, but from grace working through weakness. When we stop striving to look strong and start resting in God’s sufficiency, His power shines through our lives, our church, and our story.

What if the battle you’re fighting isn’t out there—but inside? In 2 Corinthians 10, we see that the real strongholds aren’t physical walls or external enemies, but the thoughts, fears, and defenses we build to protect ourselves.

What reveals the true spiritual climate of your life? In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul shows that generosity is not a side issue but a barometer of sound doctrine and unity in the church. Real grace produces joy-filled giving even in affliction, carried out with trust and integrity, just as Christ gave Himself for us.

What does it mean to truly experience God’s grace? In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul warns us not to let grace remain abstract but to live it out urgently and distinctly—now is the day of salvation, and we are God’s holy temple. Grace is wasted if it stays stuck; it’s real when it flows into obedience, holiness, and reconciliation.