Jesus’ superiority over angels and Moses has been established. Now the author turns to compare how the Hebrews entered the rest of the promised land, and how that same rest is offered in a greater way to us through Jesus. We must take guard to stay close to the what the Word of God teaches us, so that we stay strong until the end.
Hebrews 2 starts with a clear warning…we cannot miss that Jesus has offered us salvation once and for all. Jesus did what we could not do, he lived a sinless life so that He could save us. Now, he has become the perfect high priest for humanity and our representative before God.
Hebrews 2 starts with a clear warning…we cannot miss that Jesus has offered us salvation once and for all. Jesus did what we could not do, he lived a sinless life so that He could save us. Now, he has become the perfect high priest for humanity and our representative before God.
By Faith | Part 1: Hebrews 1 | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church
Forgiven | Part 3: Forgive Don't Cancel | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church
Forgiveness is a concept that so many talk about, and desire from others. We say “I am sorry,” but what does it look like to truly forgive someone and to also receive forgiveness? When we explore the words and actions of Jesus, we can learn the one and true meaning of forgiveness and how to forgive others.
Forgiven | Part 2: Forgiven and Free | Scott Moore by Mosaic Church
After Jesus left his disciples with the mission to spread the word about His death and resurrection, the word was spreading like wildfire. However, a big problem rose up. The Jewish people were blending salvation through Jesus, while believing they must keep the Law of Moses as well. Do they keep doing sacrifices and rituals, or have they all ended when Jesus rose from the dead? And for us today, do we have to do Christian things to keep our relationship with Jesus? The gospel is much simpler th...
There are so many things in life that we want, but we think they are things we need. A new car? Want. A picture perfect yard with no dandelions? Want. Someone to save us from the mess of sin we have created? Need. Jesus did something only He could do, He became the perfect sacrifice once and for all. Now, there is no need to go to the tabernacle with our sacrifices. Jesus has done it all, and we need Him.
From Resurrection to Return | Part 2: From Control to Commission | Nick Jonckowski by Mosaic Church
In Matthew 28, we see that Jesus has risen from the dead. The guards at the tomb were bought off by the High Priests to say that the disciples stole the body. Questions were swirling, and Jesus meets his disciples in Galilee where so much of their ministry happened. He gave them and all of us a clear purpose – continue His ministry and go make disciples. It is such a clear command, but why do so many modern Christians not carry out this calling?
Easter 2025 | Restored | Jason Montano by Mosaic Church
Jesus sat down in the temple and was watching the crowd come in to worship and give offerings to God. He calls his disciples together to point out a very unlikely person…a poor widow who had very little to give. Jesus calls out her heart of generosity and giving all she had, over those who gave much but also had much to live on. How can the act of generosity by this woman change our view of giving to the Lord?
We’ve all seen it or experienced it: that toddler who breaks down into screams and tears in a store because she didn’t get what she wanted. In children, we see the root of selfishness and greed- the desire to want more and to be satisfied. That same behavior, but now more subdued, is seen in adults as we work to aquire more and to keep all that we have “earned.” However, scriptures teach us a very different story. To understand generosity we first need to understand the root of our greed, which ...
As all of the celebrations comes to a close, there are those who happily proclaim “only 364 days until next Christmas!” For some, the waiting and preparation is even greater than the festivities. For Simeon, he had dedicated His life waiting for the Messiah to appear. And then, 40 days after the birth of Jesus, Simeon meets him. The waiting and preparing led him to that special day, when he held the King of the Universe in his arms.
Where is God when life feels uncertain? This week, we’ll explore the promise of Immanuel—'God with us'—and discover how His presence sustains us in our struggles, redeems our brokenness, and comforts us in grief. Join us as we reflect on the hope of Christmas: a God who stepped into our world to remind us that we’re never alone.
Israel was waiting for their Messiah through years of silence from God. Then, a miraculous birth was announced with angels, trumpets, shepherds and Magi. He was here, the one to save them…but not they way they thought. The Messiah was about to bring peace on earth, but it was shalom, not a military presence. Peace with God was now available to everyone if they simply believed Jesus was the one the world was waiting for.
Christmas season finds all of us rushing and preparing. From decorations to gifts, parties, meals and more, we are on the move day after day. We rarely slow down to think through the details of the season and what it took for Jesus to be with us. Our story of salvation began when He laid down his splendor and majesty to become a baby in a manger…a greater sacrifice then we could ever know.
Jesus started a movement of love and reconciliation, and he commanded his disciples to copy him. So much so, that Jesus gives them the example that as much as the Father has loved Him, He has loved them. Now they are to go and love each other the same way. Seems clear, but sadly that is not what believers are known for. We should be known for crazy, radical love for each other. Instead, we are known more by how we do not love. Jesus’ command to love speaks directly into the modern church, and it...
To understand how to follow Jesus requires us to have a clear view of His authority. John begins his letter with a clear view of Jesus as one who was not only there in the beginning of creation, everything was created through Him. As being the Word – or the action of God – Jesus has all authority over all of creation. How does this impact our lives as we seek to follow Him?
So many people claim to have the right answers about God. Some based on feelings, experiences, and preference. Others scour the scriptures trying to understand more about who Jesus is. The truth is, that if we do now KNOW the Way, we will never know our way. With Jesus as the central figure of our story, what must we do to know Him better?
There are all sorts of sub culture groups that we ascribe to. They impact what we think, what we do, and how we respond to circumstances. While community is good, if the culture influencing that community isn’t bound up in Truth we can get sidetracked. We can find ourselves angry, confused, sad…lost. There’s one agenda we are called to subscribe to. Jesus is The Way, the way to freedom, peace, joy…everlasting life. Together, we will discover what we receive when we live and abide in The Way.
Paul once again needs to warn the church in Thessalonica. They were being misinformed and confused that the time for Jesus to return has come. However, signs of the end were not there yet. Most obvious, is the rise of the antichrist who would demand to be worshipped as God. This man will be overthrown by the simple word of the Jesus, and will usher in the end. This sign has not come yet, but will we be ready and stand strong if it happens in our lifetime?
After Paul’s instruction about death and the resurrection, He continues to challenge and encourage the church: be ready for Christ’s return. We don’t know when He’s coming, but it will be like a thief in the night and we need to be fully ready for Him. Living the in the truth of His imminent return, are we doing what we should be doing to prepare?
Death is something everyone must process, yet so many people have varying beliefs and views. Paul in his letter to the Thessalonians encourages them with the truth that we should grieve death, but different from the world. We have hope in the words of Jesus that both the dead and alive will meet Him in the air when He returns. How do we hold that grief of death in view of eternal hope in Christ?
From the time that Jesus left the earth, believers have been anticipating his return as king. Generation after generation believes their time is the time He is coming, but we all still wait. As we wait, what should we doing? Paul challenges the believers in Thessalonica to focus on their holiness so they are ready. Nobody knows the time Jesus will return except the Father. So what are we to do with our lives so when He comes, we are blameless?
The modern church seems to be in trouble. People are leaving in droves, with many reasons of why. Some don’t see the point, while others come from a place of hurt and disappointment. The church has a messy storyline, but we see something special at the beginning of Christians gathering in Acts 2. What can we learn from the early church that may change our perspective and purpose today?
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One of the greatest pieces of advice I could give or receive is to be a lifelong learner. To operate within a framework that says, “every day is an arrival”...that it’s possible you haven’t learned all there is to know about something, or someone...that life experience shapes our viewpoints, interactions and expectations in ways we could never imagine until we find ourselves there. Our walk with the Lord is no different. His ways are beyond our ways, His word is living and active - His spirit co...
Worship is something fundamental to the gathering of Christians, but exactly is it? Is it song, is it prayer, or something else? The modern church refers to it as songs, but in the scripture we see something bigger than that – it’s a posture of reverence and honor to God. How do we hold that posture not only in the good times, but also when we are in the valleys of life? ** There is a very short section that was lost due to a tech issue. There was nothing in the missing footage that impacts the ...
