Fifth Sunday of Easter
Eastertide
The ache of feeling lost and uncertain about the future is compounded when it seems like there is no compass to guide us. Through the words of Jesus, we are reminded that there is a way forward, a truth to still the fears, and a life that goes beyond what can be envisioned. The source of this guiding light can only be found in a person.
Scripture passage: John 14:1-14
This is the fifth week of our Eastertide Series
Respond together:
Have you ever felt ‘tired, worn out and burned out on religion’? Sometimes our experience of religion can become a sort of dead orthodoxy (a list of truths and being ‘right’) or only a set of legalistic rules and boundaries.
How might your life be different if you sought to know Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life, on a more personal and intimate level?
God’s kindness leads us to repentance. Is there anything in your life that you feel might be holding you back from living a life of greater love and compassion? What steps can you take to turn away from habits or thoughts that cause harm, and turn towards God’s love?
God invites us to partner with him and do the works of Jesus. With consideration of your gifts, personality and abilities:
How can you pray with faith and boldness, asking God to use you (in word and in deed) in powerful ways to bring about his kingdom on earth?
Our songs together:
Rest on us - Maverick City Music
More like Jesus - Passion
Goodness of God - Bethel
Gratitude - Maverick City Music