With the Resurrection, everything changes. We now have hope beyond this life. What implications does this have?

How do we stay connected to the source of all power and life? What are the consequences if we don’t? How does this give a pattern for spiritual formation?

It’s not popular to claim the exclusivity of Christ… he’s the way, truth, and the life. But the claims of Jesus are unique and nothing like other faith systems and philosophies. Jesus’ claims are of divine origin. He is not just offering a way of salvation, but an entire way of being and living.

Jesus says he’s the good shepherd who isn’t like the others. Jesus says he loves and cares for his sheep like no one can. And the beauty of Jesus is that by grace he’s still going after his sheep and bringing them into the fold.

Jesus suggests in his day there were many false Messiah’s and liars pretending to be the way, truth, and the life. But only Jesus can invite us into his family, Kingdom, and blessings now and forevermore. What are the false doors we constantly run through?

How does the person and work of Jesus make him the light of the world? How are we to live as lights in a dark world?

Jesus makes a bold claim that he’s the bread of life. A resource in ancient culture that wouldn’t be taken for granted. The source of life and satisfaction. Jesus is saying the same: I am your source of life and satisfaction

Jonah wanted God’s justice to come to Nineveh and the people of Assyria, but not his love and grace. We need both. But God shows again his unrelenting compassion and deals with Jonah’s anger. What can we learn from this exchange between God and Jonah?

We all have to come to end of ourselves to see our need for God. Jonah is trying to run away from God and going deeper into himself and away from God’s grace. His prayer reveals an encounter with God and his grace. The end of himself.

Jonah runs and God will not let him go. A great storm comes upon the ship and the pagan sailors need Jonah’s help. The response of the sailors contrasted with Jonah’s sleepiness is an eye opening revelation of who Jonah really is. Where Jonah finds his true identity and hope.