Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about jug.

Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about cup.

Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about cup.

Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about jug.

It feels like Jesus is talking in some kind of secret code in this Gospel lesson. Everyone is confused. His disciples are having a hard time interpreting him, so are the people gathering around him, and if we’re honest, so are we! Let’s try to unlock exactly what Jesus is talking about here, and how this confusing passage is really good news.

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33

Song: "Majesty" written by M. Smith & S. Garrard; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

It feels like Jesus is talking in some kind of secret code in this Gospel lesson. Everyone is confused. His disciples are having a hard time interpreting him, so are the people gathering around him, and if we’re honest, so are we! Let’s try to unlock exactly what Jesus is talking about here, and how this confusing passage is really good news.

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33

Song: "Majesty" written by M. Smith & S. Garrard; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

The gospel is always under assault. From cheap grace, to meeting God half way, to prosperity preaching, our efforts to remake the good news in our own image are relentless. Today God hits us with a combination for which there is no defense. Today God leaves a mark.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

Song: "Broken Vessels (amazing grace)" written by J. Houston & J. Myrin; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

The gospel is always under assault. From cheap grace, to meeting God half way, to prosperity preaching, our efforts to remake the good news in our own image are relentless. Today God hits us with a combination for which there is no defense. Today God leaves a mark.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

Song: "Broken Vessels (amazing grace)" written by J. Houston & J. Myrin; performed by the Prince of Peace worship band

Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about plate.

Cups, plates and bowls—all types of vessels—show up a lot in the Bible. In fact, the writers of the Bible even use these every-day, useful objects to talk about our relationship with God. So what does it mean that we are also vessels of faith?

In this podcast, we talk about plate.