Teaching
We gather around the scriptures to learn the unfolding story of God.
Jesus Appears to John – John 21:20–25
When we fixate on the outcomes or gifts of others, we lose sight of the unique calling God has placed on our lives. Comparison turns neighbors into competitors and blinds us to the needs and opportunities right in front of us. The story of Peter and John in John 21 offers a powerful corrective: Jesus calls each of us uniquely, and our focus must remain on Him, not on the outcomes or callings of those around us.
Jesus Appears to Peter – John 21:15–19
Confession is not about shame, but about stepping into the light of God’s love. When we honestly acknowledge our brokenness, we are met not with condemnation, but with an invitation to follow Jesus and participate in his work. This honest reckoning with our flaws is the starting point for true transformation.
Jesus Cooks Breakfast – John 21:1–14
Too often, we expect to see Jesus only in church or during spiritual moments, but He is deeply interested in meeting us in our daily work, our failures, and our routines. Sometimes, our own shame or distractions keep us from seeing Him, but Jesus is always present, inviting us to notice Him and respond.
John's Purpose – John 20:30–31
The rise in spiritual curiosity in our culture reveals a deep hunger for meaning, but a do-it-yourself approach to spirituality often leaves us without a trustworthy guide. The story of Jesus offers not only a compelling interpretation of reality but also a path to the good life, one that is big enough to hold all the strangeness and mystery of our world, yet personal enough to give meaning and purpose to each of us.
Jesus and Thomas – John 20:24–29
In seasons of spiritual uncertainty, disappointment, or unanswered questions, doubt can often feel like a threat to faith, a sign that something has gone wrong or that belief is slipping away. But the story of Thomas, often labeled a doubter, offers a different perspective. When Jesus appears to Thomas after the resurrection, He doesn’t shame him or scold him for his skepticism. Instead, Jesus invites him to touch His wounds, meeting Thomas with compassion, patience, and personal care.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples – John 20:19–23
True discipleship is not measured by how much Christian information we can recite or by simply holding the label “Christian.” It is a whole-life apprenticeship to Jesus, where we learn to live as he would live in our circumstances. This requires moving beyond consumption and self-improvement to a deep, ongoing commitment to follow Jesus in every aspect of life.
Resurrection – John 20:1–18
Easter is a time when we find ourselves, much like the diverse crowd at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, waiting to peer into the empty tomb and discern its meaning for our lives. For some, Easter is the cornerstone of faith, while for others, it may seem like a relic of the past. Yet, the resurrection story is not a mere fairy tale; it is a narrative filled with real people, real emotions, and real encounters with the risen Christ.