Repent - Who Me?

Join us today as pastor James delves into today’s gospel text showing a distinctly different portrayal of Jesus from other portions Luke's gospel. The gospel text emphasizes repentance and the consequences of sin, contrasting with the typical focus on individuals' spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Jesus repeatedly insists that repentance is essential to avoid spiritual ruin.

The gospel text examines human resistance to meaningful change, noting that true awareness of one's moral state arises when aligning with the Spirit of Christ. Pastor James encourages believers to emulate Jesus' example and highlights repentance and confession as the foundation for living a Christian life. These acts provide spiritual freedom and clarity, ultimately leading to transformation through Jesus' grace and his sacrifice on the cross. This gospel story invites reflection on the profound connection between repentance and embodying a Christ-centered life.

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MARCH 23 WORSHIP MATERIALS

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