As we consider a passage from Matthew chapter 4, accounting for Jesus calling some of His disciples, we explore Lectio Devina - a way in which we can creatively and meaningfully engage with the Scriptures.

"Now that we know that Jesus is the Son of God, what do we do with Him?" We approach this question by considering the account of Jesus gaining a few of His first disciples in John, chapter 1.

We ask the question ‘Why did Jesus get baptized?’ and consider some of the conditions and implications of His baptism. Good news: Salvation from God removes all barriers between God and humanity - the playing field is now level (which really is crazy). We are also afforded the opportunity to consider our own baptism as well.

On the second and final week of Christmastide we revisit the theme of light by considering the opening words of the Gospel of John and observing the way in which John the Baptist witnessed to the "true light."

We look at a passage that outlines hearing messages through others, and dreams, and discuss the importance of having a posture of listening.

We wrap up this Advent season and celebrate the birth of Jesus by discussing how the light of the world, invites us to be the light of the world.

We read about John the Baptist again this week, except this time he in in jail. This week we discuss the tensions of joy and suffering, and how we can hold both despite our present circumstances.

Taylor Huber leads us in a conversation about approaching Advent with a posture of repentance, and some important distinctions between pity and empathy.

We begin the Advent season with a discussion on the important tasks that Advent leads us to do (we highlight three).

Wrapping up our series on contentment by talking about human flourishing and God's originally intended design for us - and how that should shape our activity within the body of Christ and in the world.