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The President did what?!? The pastor said what?!? Our military did what to the prisoners?! Scandals aren’t just bad because bad things happen. Scandals deal with things we didn’t see coming, things that “shouldn’t” happen the way they do. The events of Jesus’ suffering and death would definitely qualify.

But there is more to this scandal than what transpired in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. The scandal includes us all! Sadly, it is the scandal of our sin that caused all that Jesus endured. Yet even greater is the scandal of God’s grace, his undeserved love for us, that moved him to send his own Son to die for us.

Join us during the Sundays of Lent as we unpack the scandal that took place 2,000 years ago and its significance for us still today. Service times are Sunday at 8:00am & 10:30am and Monday night at 6:30pm.

“For in Scripture it says: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall” (1 Peter 2:6-8).

The Plot Luke 4:1-13 (March 10th)

Ever since the Enemy first rebelled, his greatest goal has been the destruction of everything and anything good that God has made. As a liar and deceiver, he has succeeded in leading us astray time and again. But now Satan has set his sights on the ultimate prize—the Son of God, the promised Savior of the world.

The Plan Luke 13:31-35 (March 17th)

There are many times when it’s just best for us not to know the future. Yet, Jesus was fully aware of how God intended to redeem this world from its rebellion and sin. God’s plan is so scandalous (that the Father was willing to sacrifice his Son) that Jesus asks for another way. There is no other way and Jesus is resolute in his determination to move forward.

The Betrayal Luke 13:1-9 (March 24th)

Jesus taught that sin loves darkness. It’s no surprise, then, that his betrayal and arrest would take place in the cover of night. But Jesus forces the darkness of sin into the light. His words, “you betray the Son of Man with a kiss” reveal the scandalous truth that Jesus was betrayed by someone in whom he has put his trust, someone he loved.

The Alliance Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (March 31st)

The lies at his trial: He opposes payment of taxes! He’s like all those other riot-starting Messiah/Kings! The hypocrisy of the Sanhedrin to accuse Jesus of starting a riot and then starting one themselves. Pilate and Herod become friends. All of these opposing political forces working together in the end. This doesn’t smell right.  

The Decision Luke 20:9-19 (April 7th)

How often in this life we see justice turned upside down. The innocent are condemned as guilty and the guilty are set free. But that is our story as we witness the scandal of the innocent One being condemned in our place.

The Son of God Luke 19:28-40  (April 14th)

Jesus rides into Jerusalem to accolades and cries of joy. But he also rides into Jerusalem as the promised Son of David sent as the sacrificial Lamb of God.

Jesus of Nazareth is Passing By

Jesus of Nazareth is Passing By is the theme for our Wednesday Lent Services. During these Wednesdays, we will focus on some of the last contacts people had with the Savior and how they used these opportunities. Some benefited greatly, while others ended tragically.  In “Jesus of Nazareth is Passing By” we are encouraged to heed the warning of lost opportunities and to make the most of what could be our own last opportunities. “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Below is a list of our Midweek Lent and Holy Week Services.

3/6/2019    Ash Wednesday       3:30 & 6:30 PM    

3/13/2019   Midweek Lent         3:30 & 6:30 PM

3/20/2019  Midweek Lent         3:30 & 6:30 PM

3/27/2019  Midweek Lent         3:30 & 6:30 PM

4/3/2019    Midweek Lent         3:30 & 6:30 PM

4/10/2019  Midweek Lent          3:30 & 6:30 PM

4/14/2019  Palm Sunday            8:00 AM, 10:30 AM & Monday  6:30 PM

4/18/2019  Maundy Thursday   6:30 PM

4/19/2019  Good Friday              1:00 PM & 6:30 PM

4/21/2019  Easter                         6:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM

We look forward to seeing you soon!