First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church

Romans 8 is one of the most well-known chapters in the Bible. This is for a good reason, as the Apostle Paul pulls together the scope of the gospel into a crescendo of God's sovereign grace. Through April and May we slow down and go deep into the heart of God's salvation and all it means!

We reflect on the rest of Romans 1, taking a longer look at what Paul meant by "natural."

Romans 8 is one of the most well-known chapters in the Bible. This is for a good reason, as the Apostle Paul pulls together the scope of the gospel into a crescendo of God's sovereign grace. Through April and May we slow down and go deep into the heart of God's salvation and all it means.

We read Romans 1:1 - 17 and reflect on the beginning of Paul's letter and how it begins to set up what reaches its climax in Romans 8.

He is risen! This morning, we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus' resurrection! Jesus promises His disciples that He will go on ahead of them into Galilee. He will prepare the way and meet them there. The question of faith then, and now, remains: will we trust Him to meet us too?

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with truth of his Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

We consider Mark 15:21 - 41 and the centurion's cry, and how Mark uses the titles of Jesus to frame his gospel.

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with truth of his Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

Romans 12:11 and 2 Peter 1:10-11 help us navigate the fine line between what is sometimes diligence and sometimes busyness.

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with truth of his Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with the truth of His Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

We look at Mark 11:35 - 37 and its impact on how we are to understand Jesus as Messiah.

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with the truth of His Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

We wonder just how many temple cleansings there were as Matthew, Mark and Luke have the event at the end while John has it at the beginning.

Jesus instructs us to devote more time and energy to aligning our hearts and lives with the truth of His Word than to aligning our profiles and feeds with groups or causes. As we read through the last week of Jesus' life in the gospel of Mark, the life of Christ calls us to set aside the vices of 'our flesh' and the world, and instead, live with virtue.

We look at Isaiah 56 and Jeremiah 7 & 8 in relationship to the original context in which the words of Jesus were used and how they find their fulfillment in Jesus.

Sometimes our temptation is to believe that the time we are living in is 'as bad' as it has ever been. The book of Judges is quick to correct us. Sin has always threatened God's people. AND, God has always been at work to bring deliverance to His lost people. We read about judges and how God uses ordinary men and women to save His people in the midst of mistakes and tragedy and points to our need for the One Great Judge who saves.

Sometimes our temptation is to believe that the time we are living in is 'as bad' as it has ever been. The book of Judges is quick to correct us. Sin has always threatened God's people. AND, God has always been at work to bring deliverance to His lost people. We read about judges and how God uses ordinary men and women to save His people in the midst of mistakes and tragedy and points to our need for the One Great Judge who saves.

We look at Exodus 34:6-7, Romans 12:17-21 and Revelation 20:11-15 and note how God's attribute of justice carries through the Bible and impacts God's people.

Sometimes our temptation is to believe that the time we are living in is 'as bad' as it has ever been. The book of Judges is quick to correct us. Sin has always threatened God's people. AND, God has always been at work to bring deliverance to His lost people. We read about judges and how God uses ordinary men and women to save His people in the midst of mistakes and tragedy and points to our need for the One Great Judge who saves.

We compare the accounts of Judges 4 in story form and Judges 5 in poetic song form and what they reveal about the story of God.

Sometimes our temptation is to believe that the time we are living in is 'as bad' as it has ever been. The book of Judges is quick to correct us. Sin has always threatened God's people. AND, God has always been at work to bring deliverance to His lost people. We read about judges and how God uses ordinary men and women to save His people in the midst of mistakes and tragedy and points to our need for the One Great Judge who saves.

We explore the phrase "God gave over" from Judges 3 and its connection to Romans 1:18 - 32.

In our Advent Series, "King of Kings," we reflect on the political leadership and happenings of the day, just as the prophets grounded their proclamations of a coming kind in the historical happenings of their day. Our hope is that amidst worldly government turmoil and national political polarization, we will see, come and worship Jesus, the King of Kings. Our theme verse comes from Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:52 - "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble."

In our Advent Series, "King of Kings," we reflect on the political leadership and happenings of the day, just as the prophets grounded their proclamations of a coming kind in the historical happenings of their day. Our hope is that amidst worldly government turmoil and national political polarization, we will see, come and worship Jesus, the King of Kings. Our theme verse comes from Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:52 - "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble."

In our Advent Series, "King of Kings," we reflect on the political leadership and happenings of the day, just as the prophets grounded their proclamations of a coming kind in the historical happenings of their day. Our hope is that amidst worldly government turmoil and national political polarization, we will see, come and worship Jesus, the King of Kings. Our theme verse comes from Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:52 - "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble."

In our Advent Series, "King of Kings," we reflect on the political leadership and happenings of the day, just as the prophets grounded their proclamations of a coming kind in the historical happenings of their day. Our hope is that amidst worldly government turmoil and national political polarization, we will see, come and worship Jesus, the King of Kings. Our theme verse comes from Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1:52 - "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble."

We go deep on verse 16 of Colossians 3 and what some of the words meant then, and how we might apply them today.

The word telos means end, aim, goal,' as in 'what's the point?' Knowing the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations within our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

The word telos means end, aim, goal,' as in 'what's the point?' Knowing the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations within our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

We consider Colossians 3:10 and the phrase "in the image of the Creator." We also look at Genesis 1, Revelation 21 and Colossians 1:15-20 to consider the significance of being in God's image.

The word telos means end, aim, goal,' as in 'what's the point?' Knowing the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations within our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

We look at good trees bearing good fruit and how abiding in Christ makes all the difference for uncovering and living into our hidden life.

The word telos means end, aim, goal,' as in 'what's the point?' Knowing the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations within our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

The word telos means end, aim, goal,' as in 'what's the point?' Knowing the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations within our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

We look at the end of Colossians 2:23, how it hints at an ancient heresy called Gnosticism, and how the principles of Gnosticism are showing up today.

The word telos means "end, aim, goal', as in 'what's the point?' Know the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations with our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

The word telos means "end, aim, goal', as in 'what's the point?' Know the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations with our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

We look at Matthew 24 and Jesus' words to His disciples about when the end is coming for guidance on how to understand and live in our waiting for His return.

The word telos means "end, aim, goal', as in 'what's the point?' Know the point of something is often more difficult than it seems. Many conversations with our society get stuck because we are unable to answer the question of purpose or telos. This series on Colossians 2 & 3 will work to equip us toward that end as we see God's purposes for us in Jesus Christ.

We look at Colossians 2:10b, the phrase sandwiched between the talk of fullness and the example of baptism / circumcision. What does it mean? And why does Paul connect fullness with authority

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, feeding, and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, feeding, and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding, and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherd them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The Gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send disciples, challenge religious leaders and inspire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.

The gospel of Matthew recounts Jesus' ministry of healing, teaching, feeding and sending from the shores of Capernaum in Galilee to the royal city of Jerusalem in Judea. We witness Him call and send desciples, challenge religious leaders and insprire crowds as He shepherds them as harassed and helpless sheep.