And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

John 3:14–15

Many of us know John 3:16 by heart: "For God so loved the world he gave his only Son…”

but the verses that surround it are just as important to grasp the full meaning and power of Jesus’ words.

This will be our focus on Sunday, which happens to be Holy Cross Sunday.

This feast day was established in 335 at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

For those who want to be festive, wear red. See you Sunday!

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.