We all feel it. In every direction we see dynamics of life that contribute to our sense of uncertainty. Some are painfully obvious: a world at odds, hostility toward strangers in our own backyard, political divisions and animosity. Others are quieter but no less alarming: the uncertainties of AI technology, social media pushing its way into relationships, a sense our identity is up for grabs, unrelenting pressure to perform, feeling as though we are on our own and it's all up to us. They all leave us filled with anxious unease and distraction.
The weight of the world hangs over us and we are tired.
In this series we will remember what is true about us as we walk through this overwhelming world as followers of Jesus. We are pilgrims. This world is not our home. And here's the biblical truth we will unpack: when we get confused and begin to treat this world as if it were our home – well, that's when we get weary.
Join us as we tackle some challenging, headline-grabbing issues, put them in biblical perspective, and rediscover our true and only source of peace.
April 12 We Are Pilgrims I John 2:15-17
with Psalm 73:23-26; Hebrews 11:13-16, 13:14; I Peter 1:17, 2:11-12
April 19 A Pilgrim's Identity Mark 9:41; Colossians 3:12,
with I John 4.7
April 26 A Pilgrim's Sense of Belonging I Corinthians 12:12-27
with Philippians 1:3-7; Ephesians 4:11-16; I Peter 2:9-10
May 3 A Pilgrim's Source of Hope I Peter 2:9-17
with Matthew 22:21; Philippians 3:20-21; Romans 13:1-7; Psalm 2: Ezekiel 28:1-10
May 10 A Pilgrim's Relationships Luke 10:25-37
with Leviticus 19:1-37
May 17 A Pilgrim's Value Genesis 1:26-2:3
with Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 115:4-8
May 24 A Pilgrim's Connections Matthew 18:20
with Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:24-25
May 31 A Pilgrim's Standing Isaiah 43:1-4
with Deuteronomy 33:12 and Galatians 3:1-4