Faith Baptist Church

Our series has bridged from Luke to the book Acts. This week, we look at Acts 1:1, and the "cast" of the Kingdom story going forward.

"In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:1 NLT

Mark 11:24, Part Two: This week we are looking more at the what, how, and when of prayer with a special focus on relationship.

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere..." Acts 1:8a NLT

Today we enjoyed worship at Beeds Lake with our friends from Church of the Living Word.

This week we are looking at Mark 11:24 and the power of an expectant prayer. Are you hoping or praying?

In Luke 24, we're focusing in on three encounters with the resurrected Jesus and the "Aha!" moments that opened their eyes and changed their responses to the risen King.

From Luke 24:

Then they remembered that he had said this. v.8

Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. v.31b

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. v.45

Today's message looks at several facets of the cross from Luke 23 for us to take time to pause and reflect upon; may we never take its significance and the King's sacrifice and for granted.

 

"We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”

And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:41-43 NLT

So Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”

Jesus replied, “You have said it.” Luke 23:3 NLT

 

What is our response to the question and the king?

This week our discussion on prayer is centered around Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane the night of His betrayal.

Piggy-backing off of last week's discussion on the proper posture of prayer, this week we are digging more into what it means to be humble using the command of Jesus to become like a child and a riddle about camels and needles.