Hollyview Church

Jesus climbs a high mountain with his disciples and transfigures before them. A voice from heaven calls out, "this is my beloved son." From the mountain to the valley where they encounter a man with his son who is suffering and Jesus heals him. Then the disciples go fishing to pay for the temple tax because the "sons are free." The beloved Son of God becomes the son of man to heal and free the sons and daughters of men. Jesus suffering reveals His glory!

Guest speaker Mike Dahl. Mike leads us through the chapter and the religious leaders unbelief, the disciples belief and the mission given to the church! Jesus proclaims in that dark areas that He will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it!

Jesus leads his disciples to overcome 3 fears in being generous with the life and gifts God has given them. We discover through 3 scenes in Matthew 15 that God often chooses people with messy hands open to the Lord to bless others and find satisfaction. First, the disciples will have to get over 3 fears before giving bread to others: Am I good enough? Are they good enough? Do I have enough?

The resurrection of Jesus changed everything! Jesus, the first-fruit from the dead sets our hope on resurrected life and the final destiny of a new heaven and a new earth. From that place, the King announces from the throne "I will make all things new!" The redemption and recreation of what we know to be made perfect and new!

Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the Promised King, the Powerful King and the Purifying King! The people recognize the fulfillment of Psalm 118, this is the Day that the Lord has made, quick grab some branches! Join the festal procession, up to the horns of the altar where Jesus the great high priest, king and prophet will lay his life down for our salvation. Hosanna!

Guest speaker Erik Wright leads us through Matthew 14 and the 5 different responses of people to trusting Jesus.

Jesus comes down off the mountain healing and demonstrating the power of the kingdom. Then he pauses to tell what seems like random stories. We will discover the power of parables in how it invites us into the story and discover treasures!

As Jesus reveals himself to people they respond in one of three ways. They see him as a lunatic, liar or the Lord! If you receive him as Lord then you are a priest!

We find John the Baptist sitting in prison wondering if Jesus is the coming Messiah or if he should wait for another person. When the storms of life come, the crisis of faith, Jesus offers us two anchors to help us navigate. We have an anchor of God's Word and our identity in Christ that we can lean on when the circumstances and feelings turn your world upside down.

Guest speaker Joby Crover - Jesus calls his 12 apostles to him in something of a "locker room" speech before he sends them out to introduce people to the kingdom of heaven. The call is serious and they will encounter opposition but every act will be seen by the Father. Will you answer the call?