Connections

Jesus concludes his Olivett Discourse with 3 parables instructing the disciples it is all about love.  We've been given a job until he returns - Love as We Have Been Loved!

We continue with the wild ride that is the 1500s in church history. Today we talk about Martin Luther. Luther's impact on church history is still felt today. His challenge to the church, institution, powers, and theology of the day are so powerful we still argue about them today. Come along and find out about the spark that lit the Reformation. 

Jesus describes what all disciples (you included) should expect as the end of this age approaches and his kingdom arrives.  What are you to do? Pastor Zach explains, but the answer may surprise you.

Continuing our look at Church History particularly in the 1500s we reach a turning point. We look at Erasmus of Rotterdam and the Council of Trent. One contributes to the Reformation and the other pushes back against it. And of course there is drama. Come for the history and stay for the tea. 

The pharisees challenged Jesus' authority.  His response pointed out how they were using their authority to bring glory to themselves instead of leading the people in their relationship to God.

We are taking our time and begining a multi episode look at the impact of the 1500s. There is a lot happening these particular 100 years in church history so, it becomes necessary to slow down, take our time, and have some fun. on this episode we change up even the structure of the episode and start with two impactful monks and how the church and it's mission begin to shape not just Europe, but Africa, Asian, and the Americas.

Jesus answers the religious leaders attempt to question his authority by telling three parables.  The last was the parable about a wedding feast thrown by a king.  His invited guests refused to come.  He's invited you, what will you wear?

The Plague or "Black Death" in the 1300s had a giant impact on the church and christianity. What might be surprising is how the plague is still impacting the church today. One of the church's youth asked for this special episode and we are excited to explore the impact and legacy of the plague on the church. 

We take a look at church history between 1300 and 1500 AD. It is a time when the world begins to shift and many things begin to bubble and happen setting the stage for the Reformation. 

Jesus had just finished teaching about the importance of forgiveness and what do the pharisees ask - rules.  Specifically divorce.  Not so they could understand but to trick Jesus up.  List to Jesus' response as explained by Pastor Zach.