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John 20: Easter 2024 - Belonging, Mission, and Authority
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Pastor Eric invites us to rethink the significance of the resurrection, emphasizing that it is the cornerstone of our faith—without Jesus rising from the dead, we are left without hope. He prompts us to delve into John 20, where Jesus' resurrection provides us with a sense of belonging, a mission, and authority. Through his encounters with Mary Magdalene, the disciples, and by extension, all of us, Jesus transforms our narrative. He invites us to find our place, to share the message of belonging, and to embrace the authority granted by the risen King.
Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other Village leaders open the Scriptures as the witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our lives. Scripture gives us more than abstract ideas. It is the Word of God, given to form us, confront us, comfort us, and teach us how to follow Jesus.
Each episode invites us to listen and respond. We are learning to understand the Bible more faithfully; we are also learning how to live as God’s renewed people.
Week by week, our pastors and leaders talk about the practices of Christian discipleship, including prayer, fasting, generosity, Scripture memory, worship, and life together. These practices belong to a whole life formed around Jesus.
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