Harvest Church of Minden

Still at the Passover Meal, Jesus and the disciples have some interesting conversations revolving around greatness, Satan wanting to sift them, and how harder times are coming, so the the disciples would need to be faithful to what God has called them to. 

Jesus institutes a New Covenant in order to deal with the greatest need that we have, redeeming us from our sin. We also look at our attitudes surrounding sin in order to test whether or not we are understanding the holiness of God. 

As the people are marveling at the magnificence of the temple, Jesus warns them about how none of it would last. He warns them of the coming destruction and the future wars before his return. The disciples needed to understand that they were to persevere and recognize the impermanence of everything other than the word of God. 

After correcting the Sadducees, Jesus now turns to the Scribes who needed corrected in their doctrine and their behavior. Facing correction and criticism is hard to deal with for most people, but as Christian brothers and sisters we need to be able to speak the truth in love in order to draw each other closer to the Lord. 

Jesus answers two more questions from people with different beliefs or people trying to trap him. He meets them where they are at, cutting through craftiness and worldly beliefs to show the authority of His word. 

Many people struggle when it comes to issues of authority and who is in control. We can say that God has authority, but is it something that is really lived out in our life? Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and earth. He is the king, and we are called to submit to his authority.

Combining holy week into a message and communion to show the importance of the resurrection to the Christian faith. Our hope for being raised to everlasting life is around the fact that Jesus was raised from the dead. 

As we enter passion week, it is good to slow down and recognize why Jesus was entering into Jerusalem, as the bringer of Peace. Even amid the popular misconception that he would be the King who would free them from the oppression of the Romans. The Peace he brought, was peace with God. 

We are joined by Andy Dykehouse, who is the Executive Director of Camp Rivercrest. As he promotes camp for this summer, he reminds us of the dangers around busyness. 

Jesus explains yet again how the Kingdom will not appear as the disciples are expecting. This time he uses a parable to also stress the need for Stewardship in his absence as the disciples await his return.