Genesis 1:24-2:3Acts 2:14, 22–36, Matt. 28:16–20Many people wield authority in a self-serving, power-hungry way. But what if authority is something that is given to us to serve the needs of others? As Christ-followers, how are we to use Christ’s authority to advance His cause?

Num. 11:24– 30Acts 2:1–21John 7:37–39On this, the birthday of the Church, we examine what it is? Why did God create it? How is it supposed to work and who's in charge?

Jonah 3:1-10Matthew 12:38-41When we see people far from God, we sometimes think that they are beyond hope. However, God is a God of miracles and mercy. A simple word of warning or encouragement might be just what the Holy Spirit uses to change someones life.

Jonah 1:4-16 1 Peter 2:20-25 John 11:45-52 Sin has consequences. In our humanness, we want to hide from those consequences and hope they’ll go away. However, it is always better to admit our wrong and lean on God’s forgiveness and Grace, come what may.

Zephaniah 2:13-15Jonah 1:1-3Luke 6:37-42How often do we know what God want’s us to do and we run from it because it is something that is difficult, outside of our comfort zone or deals with people who we do not like. As we begin this series, we meet Jonah - a man who loves and hears God but doesn’t want to do what He says.

Psalm 118John 20:1-16The Empty Tomb fills our lives with love and grace as we ponder our Risen Savior, Jesus.

Isaiah 53:1-6Romans 8:31-39Luke 23:44,45Gospel Cross Words: John 19:30 + Luke 23:46 As the final breaths of life ebbed out of Jesus’ broken body, his last two statements are statements of victory and also surrender. His work was done. He accomplished His salvation mission and now is being received into the arms of His Father. These final cross words provide hope and joy to us, knowing that by His stripes, we are healed.

Psalm 42:1-5 John 4:4-14 Gospel Cross Word: John 19:28 The feeling of thirst is the human body’s way of indicating the need for life-giving, life-sustaining water. The fifth word of Jesus is His only human expression of His physical suffering. His thirst is reflective of our thirst for that which is life-giving - forgiveness through the cross of Christ.

Psalm 22:1-10DT: Isaiah 53:1-6Mark 15:22-32Gospel Cross Word: Mark 15:33-34 The word “forsaken” means to be deserted or left alone. When Jesus cried out to God, He took on the abandonment that would have been ours because of sin. We know have the assurance that Psalm 46 gives that God is an ever-present help.

Psalm 23 Philippians 4:4-7, 19-20 John 19:23-25 Gospel Cross Word: John 19:26-27 Guest Tom Gunderman from Concordia University, St. Paul. Even in His agony, Jesus shows his compassion and provision for those whom He loves. He love us in the same way and provides for us in our pain, grief and helplessness.