Hebrews ends by fixing our eyes on Jesus. He is our example, our strength, and our destination. Magnifying Jesus means laying aside what distracts us and running with perseverance. A focused life makes Jesus visible to the world.

Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus.

When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our confidence grows, and our lives point more clearly toward him.

You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks

We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that seem strange or that challenge us. 

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Today we welcomed Simon Ward from Compassion Australia. Please contact us to find out more about Compassion and the partnership we have with them, sponsoring children in Cebu, the Philippines. You can watch the full video that Simon showed of Edward meeting his sponsor family here.

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks

We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that seem strange or that challenge us. 

The post Study Season – Genocide in the Old Testament (Brian Paris) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.

Because of Jesus, the way to God is open. We are invited to draw near with confidence, hold fast to hope, and encourage one another toward visible faith. As Jesus is magnified, our faith becomes shared, active, and outward-looking.

Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus

When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our confidence grows, and our lives point more clearly toward him.

You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks

We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that seem strange or that challenge us. 

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The old covenant pointed forward. Jesus completes the story. Hebrews shows us that forgiveness is not repeated effort but a finished work. Magnifying Jesus means letting go of guilt, performance, and self-effort, and living as people who are truly free.

Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus

When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our confidence grows, and our lives point more clearly toward him.

You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks

We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that seem strange or that challenge us. 

The post Study Season – Strange animal attacks (Geoff Snook) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.

Jesus stands between us and God, not as a barrier but as a bridge. He sympathises with our weakness and invites us to approach God with confidence. When Jesus is magnified, prayer becomes honest, grace becomes accessible, and shame loses its power.

Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus

When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our confidence grows, and our lives point more clearly toward him.

You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews

No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

Here are the lyrics to the original song, inspired by Hebrews 7.

Verse 1We have this hopeIt is an anchorThe anchor for our souls, firm and secureA better hopeIn which we here canWe can draw near to you, our Holy God

ChorusYou’re our priest foreverYou have offered yourselfYou are holy, blameless and pureYou became our priest not by your family treeBut on the basis of the power of an indestructible life

Verse 2O, Jesus youAlone are holyYou’re blameless and so good, you meet our needAble to saveYou save completelyThose who come to God are safe in you

Verse 3You’re set apart –Apart from sinnersExalted above heavens with no endAnd yet you gaveYour very lifebloodA sacrifice for sins once and for all

Verse 4You always liveTo intercede forTo intercede for us who come to youAnd now you haveYou’ve been made perfectForever you are perfect, lifted up

BridgeJesus went and walked the pathHe entered there on our behalfThis hope we have it enters inBehind the curtain, cleared from sin

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Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks

We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that seem strange or that challenge us. 

The post Study Season – Does God changes his mind? (Brian Paris) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.