The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

What makes you happy? What brings you down? Is there a "truth" that will make us happy, no matter what the circumstances? Jesus preached a famous sermon on "The Beatitudes" - how do the 8 blessings found there build the foundation for happiness?

Throughout history, religion has been misused for personal agendas. How did King Saul seek to manipulate God? Are we ever in danger of doing the same?

Famous last words. What were the precious last words of three criminals condemned to die? What insights do they shed on the power of our words?

Many people misunderstand and fear certain end-time prophecies in the Bible. For example, the "Mark of the Beast." But what do these symbols really mean? The story of Daniel's three friends in the fiery furnace elucidates the true meaning of "666."

If not money-making, pleasure-seeking, or meaning-chasing, what is the purpose of life? Is there something specific that God desires for each of us, and if so, what is it? Do we have a choice in this "calling"?

Is money really the root of all evil? Does it really provide us with security? Why do we use a financial framework to value human life? Jesus reminds us of money's limitations and the catalytic role money plays to distribute God's blessings. By warning us about greed Jesus gives us a new way to view money.

The famous story of Samson depicts Sam's demise in his haircut. However, the haircut was also his greatest need.

Why is it so difficult to change? What does the Bible mean when it says "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17)?

Existentialism has influenced generations of thinkers. This weekend we will be looking at how boundaries that God set up facilitate freedom.

Consumerism threatens our personal values, the environment, and our relationships. Is there an antidote for this culture of acquisition? Could it be that God preemptively prescribed the Sabbath as a cure for consumerism?