This week we look at the end of Luke 17, where Jesus' words often get misinterpreted. We'll consider how people groups navigate collective trauma—participating in both mourning plus renewal.
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This week we look at Luke 17:11-19, where Jesus meets 10 people in need of healing. Through their story, we'll consider the blessings of not just feeling gratitude but expressing it.
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Do you have the courage to be unseen? As we listen in on Jesus’ blunt words to his disciples on how they need to live and lead, we consider our own actions and how we shape the lives of those around us. (Luke 17:1-10).
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Jesus told a haunting story to haunt the consciences of the religious leaders in power. It’s a wake-up call for us all: Not caring for those around us is hellish—we should love unconditionally. (Luke 16)
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We spent time today in prayer and worship, lifting up the needs of our community and world.
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Jesus gathered the children around him in Luke 18—and we’re gathering Echo Kids with us in main service today as we learn to receive and give like kids.
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Yes/And. We'll connect the dots between Jesus, paradoxes, widows, and improv (Luke 20:41–21:4).
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Today we meet people who struggled to see and who had to push past the way other people saw them. But their lives changed when they met Jesus, and he saw them for who they truly were. We’re also seen by Jesus—known and loved. Where do you need help seeing him? (Luke 18 +19)
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Life doesn’t ever turn out exactly how we expect it to. But if we look beyond our expectations and take in the reality that’s right before our eyes, we will find that Jesus is still present with us. He can redeem what has been broken. (Luke 24:13-35)
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Just as he did for the disciples, the living Jesus invites us to the table—he’s ready for a dinner party, to eat and talk and increase our faith. Jesus invites us into new life. Let’s go and sit at the table together. (Luke 24)
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At a funeral we consider the deceased's contributions, reflect on our relationship with them, and honor them. We have come to Luke 22-23 this week: Jesus' trial and death on the cross. We'll approach this time in the spirit of a funeral: we sit in sorrow for the pain Jesus went through for us. (While we know it is not yet the end.)
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Sometimes the darkness outside of us—and the darkness within us—interrupts celebration with accusation. Jesus & his disciples experienced this several times during his final days before the cross. We can learn from Jesus’ responses. (Luke 19 & 22)
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"Lord, teach us to pray." You may often hear the Lord's Prayer from the book of Matthew, but the way Luke shares Jesus' teaching is different and spotlights interesting nuances. Join us as we dwell on and pray through Jesus' words together. (Luke 11:1-13)
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Even good things come with a cost. Jesus shares this hard truth with his disciples: following him will cost something. It’s true for us today as well. We grapple with the question: is following Jesus worth the cost? (Luke 14; Luke 21)
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Jesus gives two striking plant metaphors in Luke 13: a dying fig tree and a flourishing mustard tree. Like the people who first heard his words, Jesus wants our lives to be healthy: for our own sake, to provide for others, and to share God’s kingdom. Which tree will we be?
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Let’s sit back, read Luke 12 together, and tell a scary story or two. Wait—what? In this chapter Jesus shares some stories with his followers, and the underlying thread throughout is fear: how fear is used by those in power, how fear can get our attention, and where we should focus our energy instead.
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Giving or getting critique these days—personally, globally—is quick and easy. But is always helpful or godly? There is a way to receive and hand out critique with care. Jesus demonstrated for us. (Luke 11:14-54)
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We all face rejection—and at some point we may be rejected because we love Jesus. How do we cope? (Luke 10:1-24)
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Through life’s seasons of wins and losses, we examine the costs of following Jesus and reassess our commitment to him: am I still all in? (Luke 9:37-62)
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Just like Jesus’ disciples, today on our own journey of faith, we must grapple with his question: Who do you say I am? (Luke 9:18-36)
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