From the Shepherd's Heart...Thursday, March 11, 2016

I am beginning a new, but short sermon series this Sunday "Killing Jesus" based on Luke's writings on the death and resurrection of Jesus.

This Sunday - "Who Killed Jesus?  God Did" based on Luke 9:22, 43-45, 51-56; 13:31-35; and 18:31.

March 20 - Celebrating the Killing of Jesus through the Celebration of the Lord's Supper

March 27 (Easter) - "Who Killed Jesus?  I Did...But"

There are at least eight different passages in Luke where Jesus refers and announces his death:  Luke 5:35; 9:22, 43-45, 51-56; 12:50; 13: 31-35; 17:25 and 18:31.

Then Luke 9:51 through 19:44 has no parallel in any other Gospel where Luke shares how Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem with "his face set" for the death that would occur there. Almost half of Luke is about the last six months of Jesus' life and all focused toward Jerusalem.

This Sunday we will talk about how the death of Jesus was not an accident and He was not a victim.

Then this Sunday night we continue our series "Worship:  The Passion of God for God" with this message "Worship 24/7/365/Eternity."  

I am grateful God has called me to be your preacher and pastor.  Pray for me as I study, pray, prepare for what God has for you.

Love you.  See you Sunday, the Lord willing.  Don't forget time change this Sunday...Spring Forward.  You lose an hour of sleep so move the clocks forward.