Northwest Gospel Church - Camas/Washougal

Ben Potloff · In one of the most widely known parables, we see Jesus answer two massive questions:
- What do I do to get to heaven?
- Who counts as a neighbor deserving of my love?

Ben Potloff · This week, we come to the beginning of Luke 10. This section continues the dramatic shift that we saw last week as Jesus’ “set his face toward Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51b, 53b). Luke 10:1-24 is a section of Luke's gospel that shows the reality of Jesus’ ultimate mission on earth. As he sends out more messengers, Jesus commands his followers to tell the people that “the kingdom of God has come near to you.” This declaration, Jesus makes clear, is for all the people, whether they receive his followers or reject them.

Ben Potloff · This week, we resume the Gospel According to Luke. Up to this point we have seen Jesus feed thousands, cast out demons, calm stormy seas, and even raise the dead. However, beginning here we see a shift in Luke’s narrative. Luke 9:51 says, “When the days drew near for (Jesus) to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” It is in
this moment that we see the trajectory of Jesus’ earthly ministry turn. Now we know that this turn will eventually lead to Jesus’ crucifixion, but it will ultimately end with his resurrection from the grave.

"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!" As we close out our Summer Psalms series, we come to Psalm 57. This psalm, written by David as he hid in a cave while fleeing Saul, teaches us that our confidence is anchored in the very nature of God which has been revealed in Jesus Christ.

As we continue in our Summer Psalms series, we come to Psalm 130. This psalm helps us recognize our own sinfulness, hope in the Lord for forgiveness and redemption, and respond to God’s grace with worship and trust. Here, we see that God’s promise of forgiveness is our hope for redemption.

Praise the Lord! We're given this command almost 250 times in the pages of Scripture, and Psalm 146 is a clear call to encourage God’s people to look to God for help and trust in Him, rather than human leaders, for hope!

Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? These few words summarize so many questions we're asking in this current cultural moment. Yet Psalm 2 doesn't just ask the question, it also gives us action and a hope. "Blessed are all who take refuge in him."

As we continue in our Summer Psalms series, we come to Psalm 8. In this epic Davidic song, we see the glory and majesty of God proclaimed to all who will hear. We see that we are to acknowledge His reign and dominion now and look forward to His full and final eternal reign and dominion over all things. Here, we learn that the majestic Creator of the universe cares for mere creatures like us.

This week we kick off our summer series in the Psalms. Psalm 97 testifies to the greatness of God and exhorts us to rejoice in his glory. Here, we read that we have everlasting joy because of the Lord’s everlasting reign.

It's Baptism Sunday! This week, we look at Romans 6:3-11 to learn what Baptism is, why we do it, and why it matters. In light of the context of Romans 5-6, we also look at Baptism’s implications for Christian life and obedience. Here, we see that because we are raised with Jesus, we are to walk in newness of life.