The woman had an incurable bleeding which the world's doctors had only made worse. Upon hearing about Jesus, she saw Him as her only hope. Even a large crowd was not enough to keep her from reaching out and touching His garment. We all have an incurable "bleeding" which the world cannot cure - sin. Only Jesus can remove the guilt and provide the power to overcome sin in our lives. Do we have enough faith to "touch" Him for the cure? 

In talking with the woman at the well in Samaria, Jesus put a new perspective on worship. The current "worship war" was about whether to worship at Mt Gerizim or in Jerusalem. Jesus said that worship was not to be about a place but about an inner attitude and approach to God - "in spirit and truth." Not only does worship not involve a particular place, but the priesthood and sacrifices under the law of Moses also are changed.

Throughout history, kingdoms which seemed invincible have fallen. Just now, Afghanistan has fallen. Let us rejoice and be thankful that the Lord God has given us a kingdom which not only will never fall, but is unshakeable - the kingdom of God.

Jesus of Nazareth was the Word of God who became flesh. As such, He was a perfect human being living without sin. John tells us that both grace and truth came by Him. Too many people, even in the church, want the grace He brought but not the truth. The fact of the matter is that you can't have the one without the other. Jesus brought them both.

 Filling in for Jeff is Church Elder Mike Bassaro. Please join us for his lesson "Let's Get Going!" 

Many Christians are upset that the gay community has adopted the rainbow as their symbol. Have they stolen the rainbow from God? Is that possible? What should be the Christian response? No surprise that we find our answers in scripture, and also discover that God is so far ahead of any of us as to make our heads spin!

 In the New Testament, the Greek word for "worthy" also supports the word for "weighty." What makes a person a worthy person or of substantial standing in people's eyes? Why are some people rightly seen as "light weights?" Is there potential for all of us to be worthy individuals? The answer to this last question may surprise you. 

 Christians are engaged in the greatest war and the longest war ever fought. It is also the war with the most at stake - ETERNITY! It should be our pledge to one another, as it is with our armed forces, that no one should be left behind. Do we have this kind of love and concern for one another? Are we fighting to win?! 

 John teaches that if we want to say that we know Jesus, then we need to keep His commandments and walk as He walked. This is more than just lifestyle choice and doing good deeds. This is also about purpose for living and the blessedness which comes from being a part of something bigger than yourself - namely doing the will of God on earth. 

 Peter is a great study for many different reasons. In this, he helps us discover and understand the four persons that we are at various times in our lives. God knows who we are, but how well do we know ourselves?