Encounter, Embody, Extend | Communities of Good News | Justin Varughese

Encounter, Embody, Extend | Extend the Presence of Jesus | Justin Varughese

When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, he gave them a stunning commission: "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." In that moment, he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit," anointing them to be his living presence in the world. Empowered by the same Spirit that was in Jesus, we are now sent to bear his peace, authority, and mission to a broken world, making his presence known to others through us as we love the marginalized, serve the poor, and bring hope to the hurting.

Encounter, Embody, Extend | Embody the Person of Jesus | Justin Varughese

The gospel of Jesus is a glorious message that brings life and transformation, not condemnation. Unlike the old way that was veiled and fading, the gospel unveils God's glory and a stunning reality: as we behold the Lord, the Holy Spirit changes us. Through the Spirit's work, we are being transformed into Jesus' likeness, becoming more and more like him.

Encounter, Embody, Extend | Encounter the Power of Jesus | Justin Varughese

Our encounter with the power of Jesus isn't just a one-time or periodic event, but a continuous connection – like a branch to a vine. An "Abiding" life is one in which we perpetually draw life and vitality from the source of power, fruitfulness, and sustenance. Our experience with Jesus is the ever-present reality of being with Him as the ongoing wellspring of life.

Encounter, Embody, Extend | Communities of Good News | Justin Varughese

The good news of the kingdom of God is the central theme of the entire biblical story. It is the good news that God, the rightful King, has come to reclaim and restore his good creation, which was lost to sin. This is God's plan from the very beginning—from the beautiful garden of Genesis 1-2 to the perfect re-creation of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 22—and it is made possible through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We will put clear and simple language to the gospel.

People Like Me: Ordinary Mark-Missers | Corey Van Huizen

Corey Van Huizen teaches on Luke 5:1-11, using the key phrase, “Limiting Beliefs”, to explain Peter’s notion on “missing the mark.”