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S4 E4: Success and setbacks

Where in the story | God's Persistence: 1 Kings and the main moments in the life of Elijah
"Sometimes you need a rally from God. Sometimes you need rest in God. Only God knows what you truly need. Because what you truly need is him."
Journey with us as we see the ups, downs, and final outcome of Elijah's life and ministry.  In Elijah's life, we see our own. All of us will have successes and set-backs in life. And yet, it is our God who navigates us in the green pastures and the dark valleys. He is holding our hand whether we need a rally from him or rest in him. Because in the end, we really just need him.
 
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S4 E3: The Downline of Leadership

Where in the story | God's Persistence: 1 Kings 12 and the Sins of Jeroboam.
"We are products of good leaders we are trying to mimic and bad leaders we are trying to avoid."
In this episode we explore the downline of good and not so good leadership. Looking at the beginning of the divided Kingdom of God's people, we see two terrible leaders: Rehoboam and Jeroboam. Both will mimic the worst of Solomon and both will leave a wake of hurt behind them.
What do you do when faced with two poor choices in leadership?
How do you mimic good leaders and avoid mimicking bad leaders?
How do you mimic bad leaders? 
We are all a product of those around us. So let's listen in as we are restoried back to how we love and lead others as God loves and leads us.
 
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S4 E2: God's Persistence

Overview.
In this episode we take a high level overview of the fourth movement of Scripture. This is the part of the Bible that many overlook or have a hard time understanding. But when seen in light of Jesus, we see the very heart of God for his people as he persistently pursues them.
 
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S4 E1: The story so far (and still to come)

Welcome to season 4!
As we continue the story of Scripture, we are jumping into God's Persistence from 1 Kings 11 through Nehemiah. Here we see the heart of God as he promises to give his people a new heart and Spirit within them. In this opening episode we look back at the story so far and still to come asking how each part of Scripture shapes the way we see God, ourselves, and this world.
 
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Last Words: Sunday, the last word

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
HE IS RISEN! This reality affirms everything that Jesus said from the cross. That he has the power to forgive his enemies, offer salvation to the sinner, and comfort for those he loves. The cross is the great victory, reversal, and affirmation of everything Jesus said from the cross. It is finished because he is risen.
God gets the last word... and affirms every word he has ever spoken.
 
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Last Words: #7 Father, into your hands...

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, listen into the final words Jesus said from the cross. Each day we will look at one of the seven statements Jesus said as he gave his life for humanity.
The final words of Jesus were directed at his Father. Giving everything he had, Jesus finally rest in the loving arms of his dad who he has never stopped trusting. His rest in the Father invites us to rest in the Father as well. Because in Christ, every cross leads to resurrection.
 
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Last Words: #6 It is finished

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, listen into the final words Jesus said from the cross. Each day we will look at one of the seven statements Jesus said as he gave his life for humanity.
Knowing that everything needed for your salvation was accomplished, Jesus cried out "IT IS FINISHED!" Your sin has been paid in full. So why do we run back to the sin and shame that so easily entangles us? You have been set free. Walk in that freedom.
 
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Last Words: #5 I thirst

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, listen into the final words Jesus said from the cross. Each day we will look at one of the seven statements Jesus said as he gave his life for humanity.
Knowing that all had been done for our salvation, Jesus reveals the means of salvation: himself. In these two words, "I thirst," we see the full humanity and divinity of Christ at play. There is only one mediator between God and man and that is the man Jesus Christ. In him, our thirst is quenched.
 
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Last Words: #4 My God, My God...

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, listen into the final words Jesus said from the cross. Each day we will look at one of the seven statements Jesus said as he gave his life for humanity.
After speaking to those around him, Jesus lifts his eyes to his Father in heaven. Only this time, he does not see the Father's smile, only his wrath. While quoting Psalm 22, we get a window into a reality we cannot fathom. The object of the Father's greatest love became the object of his greatest wrath. 
 
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Last Words: #3 Woman, behold your son

Passion Week Devotional: Last Words
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, listen into the final words Jesus said from the cross. Each day we will look at one of the seven statements Jesus said as he gave his life for humanity.
Jesus has offered forgiveness to his enemies, salvation to the sinner, and now, he offers comfort to those he loves. Knowing his mother would be left without care, Jesus calls on John to care for his mother after he is gone. So far, Jesus has yet to speak of himself upon the cross. He simply keeps loving those around him... even to the end.
 
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