Today Pastor Ray says that being a Christian is a Bloody religion. The original action drama series is about the life of Christians in the old testament. We were heading toward what would be an extinction event, and the blood that was spilled was almost immeasurable. Without Jesus’ blood, our sins would not have been forgiven. Pastor Ray says that up to that point, it was like cleaning a mess without the right cleaning agent. Then Jesus brought His cleaning agent to clean up our mess of sin with ease.

Today Pastor Ray is talking to believers and non-believers alike. There is a cheat code out there – an answer key. The Bible, His Word, is the source of every promise, every warning, every question, and every answer. No matter what is on your mind, or in your heart, you can find the answer in one place – The Bible. If you have been looking for something and haven’t been able to find it yet, there’s a good chance you will find it there and an even better chance that you will find it when you place your faith in God.

Think back to when you were a kid and you were picking teams for a game at recess. Some of you may remember being picked first, but I bet most remember being picked later in the order. Today Pastor Ray shares scripture that illustrates how God “picked” us all. Regardless of our ability, regardless of what we’ve done, or how we think about ourselves – He chooses you! You might think, how could He choose me? But He did – you were chosen and made for a specific purpose – on purpose.

There’s a lot of uncertainty in this life. Things come and go. Jobs come and go. Loved ones live and die. In a matter of seconds, life as you know it can drastically change in completely unexpected and often unwelcome ways. As Pastor Ray begins our study of the book of John, we are reminded that there is one who is steadfast. One who we can count on no matter what. No matter what we’ve been through, what we’re going through now, or what may come, Christ is with us through it all.