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The Jewish Roots of Christianity, Part III
The Jewish and Christian faiths share a rich common legacy in a chosen people, a land of promise, the God of Abraham, the Old Testament Scriptures, and holy days instituted by God. So how Jewish should the Christian faith be in look and practice today? Join us as we venture into the Jewish roots of […]
The Jewish Roots of Christianity, Part II
From the days of Moses, the Hebrew people have found a common bond in the words: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One!” Yet, suddenly, in the first century, thousands of Jewish people began worshiping a Man who claimed to be one with the Father in heaven. How could this radical […]
The Jewish Roots of Christianity, Part I
Judaism and Christianity: Two spiritual points of view, seemingly worlds apart, yet sharing a common city, story, and Messianic hope. Discover the rich heritage of the Christian faith, which is grounded in the same Old Testament Scriptures as Judaism, and deepen your own understanding of the Scriptures. Join us as we venture into the Jewish […]
The cross of Christ was always the plan
Why do Christians focus on the cross? It might seem morbid to some, but as we’ll see today on Discover the Word, “The Wondrous Cross” is where God’s carefully laid plans came to fruition. We’ll discover as we look beyond the cross to what it accomplished, that the cross of Christ was always “Plan A.” Listen […]
A wondrous plan hundreds of years in the making
Today on Discover the Word, we continue our study called “The Wondrous Cross,” a place of seeming contradictions. How could a cross—a Roman execution rack—be “wondrous”? It begins to make sense when you realize it was all part of the plan, spelled out hundreds of years earlier. We’re seeing how Christ fulfills the ancient prophecy […]
The “Wondrous Cross”
What would you say causes you the most pain in life? And do you ever wonder where Jesus is in your pain? Today on Discover the Word, the team gathers to discuss one of the hardest questions we face as Christians. We find the answer at the “Wondrous Cross.” Listen to Discover the Word!
“A man of sorrows, acquainted with grief”
“A man of sorrows, acquainted with grief” is a description that not only helps us understand why Jesus can help us when we hurt, but it also shows that His heart breaks for a world lost in sin. Today on Discover the Word, we will talk about why the rejection Jesus endured can help us think […]
Jesus changes everything!
If we just had the Old Testament and not the New, how would your view of God be different? Well, today on Discover the Word, the group will discuss how Jesus’s coming to earth changed everything, putting on full display what there was only a glimpse of before He came. A revealing conversation the group has […]
When the invisible becomes visible
It’s exciting when the invisible, something we long to see, becomes visible. Well, today on Discover the Word, the group will help open our eyes to see Jesus, who is the exact representation of God. We can’t touch Jesus with our physical senses, but we can know Him through those who did . . . […]
God reveals Himself through His Son, Jesus
Who is Jesus? It’s a question people always ask. But is it really that much of a mystery? This week on Discover the Word, we discuss how in the past God revealed Himself in many ways, but the most complete and radical way is through His only Son, Jesus. Be part of the group as they […]
God wants to be known
God has always been involved in the affairs of people, but He hasn’t always been recognized. Today on Discover the Word, we will talk about how throughout history, God has revealed Himself at various times and in various ways. God wants to be known. But do we seem to have the same level of interest […]
How God reveals Himself to us
Watch any home makeover TV show and you’ll see that “the reveal” is the big deal. Today on Discover the Word, join the group as they discuss God’s “Big Reveal.” Since the time of Adam, the Creator has been revealing Himself through nature, his prophets, His chosen people, and in the fullness of time through His […]
The Dawning: Christianity in the Roman Empire, Part V
Take a closer look at the struggles faced by early Christians and their driving force to endure, as Dr. Joseph Stowell takes you on an amazing journey to modern-day Rome. On this Day of Discovery Dr. Stowell travels to Pompeii. A city destroyed, and yet preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Join him […]
The Dawning: Christianity in the Roman Empire, Part IV
Take a closer look at the struggles faced by early Christians and their driving force to endure, as Dr. Joseph Stowell takes you on an amazing journey to modern-day Rome. On this Day of Discovery join Dr. Stowell as he travels to the renowned ruins of ancient Ephesus to discover an important chapter in the epic story […]
The Dawning: Christianity in the Roman Empire, Part III
On this Day of Discovery, how could anyone living in the first century embrace the belief that there was a power and a kingdom greater than Rome? Join Dr. Joseph Stowell as he continues his journey through the epic story of “The Dawning: Christianity in the Roman Empire.” Other parts of the series: The Dawning, […]
