NOVO 2023: Where we are
The last of four messages on NOVO 2023, based on the theme, ‘The Bigger Picture.’ We tackle the question of where we are as God’s people in the world.
NOVO 2023: Why we are
The third of four messages on NOVO 2023, based on the theme, ‘The Bigger Picture.’ We tackle the question of why we are placed in the world.
NOVO 2023: Who we are
The second of four messages on NOVO 2023, based on the theme, ‘The Bigger Picture.’ We tackle the question of who we are as God’s children.
NOVO 2023: What we are
The first of four messages on NOVO 2023, based on the theme, ‘The Bigger Picture.’ We tackle the question of what we are as human beings.
Fear, forgiveness, and faith
The disciples were first forgiven their own sin before they were equipped and sent out to forgive. May our risen Lord do the same with us.
Radically weird
Once Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene that morning, the story didn’t suddenly make complete sense. It was still radically weird. But, in standing risen before her and speaking her name, Jesus caused Mary to believe.
Salvation in the silence
By his silence, God announces the salvation of the world. The action of his beloved Son on the cross does the talking.
When it all starts to make sense
There are three distinct groups of people present on Palm Sunday that are all in progress: the crowds, the world, and the disciples. All are aware of Jesus’ arrival, but none of them really “get it”.
Good grief
Martha has been grieving the death of her brother for the last four days by the time Jesus finally arrives. It’s not hard for us to identify with her grief, since we grieve in many ways as human beings.
True worship
This is quite a long conversation that covers a range of topics, so we can’t cover everything here. The key question for us here is, “What is true worship?”