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“It isn’t about you as much as it’s about what He did for you, and He’s asking you to trust in that.” In part thirteen of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier looks at the history of the Passover meal, Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, the different types of covenants, and God’s real deal that only sounds too good to be true.

“We are going to have to continue to get better and better at articulating the gospel of forgiveness to people. That if they’ve screwed up, they’ve actually still qualified.” We were blessed to have Chris Pacholczak in the house this weekend. Chris lead our parenting seminar all day Saturday and then delivered this powerful message on the qualities required to survive life in the digital age. #HUMILITYWINS

“Live here and now as if it’s not all about here and now.” In part twelve of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about topic Jesus spoke about often, we have not, and our culture drastically watered down – hell. Will you live life here and now as if it’s not all about here and now?

“Don’t allow doubt to take you out.” In part eleven of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about recalibrating our focus to overcome doubts. Mark also encourages us to remember that trusting God doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.

“Jesus didn’t come to make bad people behave better… He came to make dead people live… an internal change for an eternal life.” In part ten of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about the decent to greatness while looking at Jesus’ upside-down example of serving to become the greatest.

“Many times people hold on so tightly to what they think they’ve been owed that they miss out on the freedom that they’ve been shown.” In part nine of the Journey with Jesus series investigates Jesus’ example of showing mercy to the sick. Mark Vanderwier challenges us to echo this model and let go of the trap of bitterness.

“I’m so glad that Jesus treated people not like him with love, and grace, and respect, because I am one of those people not very much like Him.” In part eight of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier looks at Jesus’ perfect example of overcoming cultural taboos and awkward situations, as well as how He treated those who were different than Him.

“Children are great imitators, let’s give them something great to imitate.” In part seven of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about building strong children, what adults can learn from them, and the value we place on everyone around us.

“Love is not a feeling, love is a giving of yourself.” In part six of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about something so simple any child could do it, but is still so difficult for many adults.

“Anytime that people try to use the word of God to dishonour the people made in the image of God, Jesus had something to say about it.” – Andy Stanley. In part five of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about old stuff, loving stones, and what Jesus redefined as sacred.

“Even if you have doubts, questions, and things you’re not sure about, that does not have to stop you from following Jesus.” In part four of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier talks about mixed signals and misunderstandings of some of Jesus’ teachings which hinder people from following Him.

“Nothing happens in our lives until you do something with what you’ve heard.” In part three of the Journey with Jesus series Mark Vanderwier looks at Jesus’ first followers and what made them leave everything behind to follow Him. Was it blind faith or is there more to the story?