Mars Hill

When confronted in a season of waiting and preparation, what will we choose to say about ourselves - as individuals, as a church? We look at the life of John the Baptist for an invitation.

John 1:6-8, 19-22

Questions to consider—

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

John 1:6-8, 19-22

This familiar story of Mary helps to highlight a reality many still face: in light of divine good news, we often default to focusing on what we are or are not. Mary's eventual response encourages us to trust in God's pronouncement of truth above everything and cooperate with the power of the Most High in seeing the good news actualized. 

Luke 1:26-34

Questions to consider—

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

The beautiful story of Zechariah and Elizabeth invite us to consider raising our expectations for God's power and blessing in our lives. In light of this, our Advent call is to wait, hold hope in the secret place, in conversation with God and anticipate God's good future for us. God is bringing you through something in order to speak something powerful through you. 

Luke 1:11-18

Question to consider—

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

Moses' question is both a plea and a confession. The task to which he is called seems impossible and insurmountable because of the gravity of the message and who he is as a person. Moses' question opens up space for God to reveal who God is - one who is with him.

Exodus 3:7-12

Questions to consider—

Backward [Roots]: What personal stories, Biblical narratives, or church traditions are being drawn to my mind in this Gathering?

Upward [Celebration]: Which attributes of God am I noticing and delighting in throughout the Gathering?

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

For the first time in this series, we encounter a question asked by a human. The Bible features many examples of these prayers of complaint or lament, inviting us to be faithfully curious with God - to name our current reality and ask God to act. 

Psalm 13

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering?

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

Matthew 16:13-20

After 38 long years of being paralyzed, a man is approached by Jesus. We'll take a look at their interaction, both Jesus' question and the man's response, to more closely glean the invitations this text may have for us: as individuals, families, and the Church.

John 5: 1-9

Question to consider—

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?

We all live in a sea of stories. This episode in Luke invites us to seriously consider the dominant stories that narrate our lives, along with who walks along with us to shape and sharpen those stories.

Luke 24:13-17a

Questions to consider—

Withward [Community]: How is my understanding of and engagement with the church being formed during this Gathering? Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus? 

To kick off our new Teaching series, Faithfully Curious, we begin with a key question asked by God, "Where are you?". We consider the importance of prayerfully considering and answering this question, thinking about the locations of our bodies, and the orientations of our hearts. 

Genesis 3:6-10

Questions to consider—

Forward [Journey]: What is a practical next step I can take in my journey of following the way of Jesus?

Inward: [Wholeness]: How might the Holy Spirit be encouraging transformation in me?