New Hope 365

It is natural for us to read the Bible through the lens of our own culture and experiences. But the Bible wasn’t written to 21st Century Americans. The Bible was written to 1st Century middle-eastern people, but it was also written for all people for all time.

In this week's podcast, Samuel Hirsch, looks at how we should be reading the Bible with the proper cultural context and understanding.

Who doesn't like getting rewarded? Rewards are often a testament to our accomplishments and hard work. They are significant and something that all of us want to receive, right? So it's not surprising that rewards are a big deal to God as well.

In this week's podcast, Pastor Jason teaches how God has a plan to reward each of us, not only in this life but the life yet to come. Rewards will always be part of a Christian's identity in Christ.

Everyone desires to be authentically loved, but many never find the God-centered love that He offers to those who will receive it. But why? Why would people reject a pure, sacrificial love that has your best interest in mind?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason walks us through scripture that reveals God's heart of love and identifies who we are in Christ as it pertains to His love.

In a world with increasing fatherlessness, abusive fathers, and the overall breakdown of the family unit, it's not surprising that people would have a skewed view of God as a father. So how do we recapture the right image of God? How does culture put God back in His rightful place as a loving dad who cares for and loves humanity deeply?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to help us understand our identity and how that identity is actually tied to our adoption in Christ.

Scripture talks about forgiveness and a Christian's role in it. But is it really that easy? Just forgive, forget, and move on?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches from Ephesians on the topic of forgiveness, and he exposes what the "F" word really is and what it's not.

It's a big deal! Why? It's part of your identity in Christ

Scripture talks about forgiveness and a Christian's role in it. But is it really that easy? Just forgive, forget, and move on?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason teaches from Ephesians on the topic of forgiveness, and he exposes what the "F" word really is and what it's not.

It's a big deal!

Why?

It's part of your identity in Christ

Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unfold old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.

Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unfold old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.

Most people want to be someone new. This is why seemingly every cover of the most popular magazines and books, the topics of the most popular podcasts and TV shows, and the most trafficked blogs and websites are about one thing - becoming a new you. But what does the Bible have to say about that? Aren't we supposed to decrease and Jesus increase in us? What does "new" really mean to a follower of Jesus?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason unfolds old teaching with new implications that will change the way you see yourself for all eternity.

Don’t we all love to receive gifts? And isn’t a gift even better when it’s something we really wanted and or needed? God wired humanity in such a way that He knew we would love gifts, particularly His spiritual gifts. He loves to shower His kids with gifts, but not just any gifts. He gives gifts of purpose, power, and plenty. But what are they? Do all Christians get gifts? When are they given, why are they given, and how many gifts are there? Does it really matter?

In this week's message, Pastor Jason continues to unpack your identity in Christ and unveils a vital part of who you truly are.