Many within Christendom are familiar with the words of Zechariah 9 because of the connection Matthew makes between it and Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Fewer, however, are aware of the verses that follow. In particular, when the prophet says, “Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope …” This curious phrase was written to those who were exiles in Babylon who had returned to find Jerusalem in ruins because of the Babylonian destruction decades before.
Still, after destruction, after exile, after returning to rebuild their city there is a flame that hasn’t gone out: hope. There is no ignoring the pain, suffering, disillusionment, grief and anger the people felt upon their return. Yet, in the midst of this there is hope. There is a future. The story, as it were, is going somewhere. And according to Matthew, the story is moving toward a time when Jesus himself will ride into town. As we begin this season of teaching, we will explore the nature of hope - one that sees itself a part of a larger story. One that believes God wastes nothing.
April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday - Michael Hidalgo
April 10, 2022: Mending the Divides –Dave Neuhausel
April 3, 2022: Clean on the Inside - Michael Hidalgo
March 27, 2022: The Long View - Dave Meserve
March 20, 2022: Welcome, Welcome, Welcome - Amanda Lum
March 13, 2022: A Divine Connection - Michael Hidalgo
March 6, 2022: The Comfort of Solidarity - Jonathan Merritt
February 27, 2022: Teenage Jesus - Nick Elio
February 20, 2022: What Are You Waiting For - Michael Hidalgo
February 13, 2022: The Extraordinary Ordinary - Bekah Stewart
February 6, 2022: Naming Babies and Other Things - Michael Hidalgo
January 30, 2022: Danger Mom - Amanda Lum
January 23, 2022: Yes Women - Kent Dobson
January 16, 2022: This Is Nothing New - Michael Hidalgo
January 9, 2022: No More Words - Michael Hidalgo
January 2, 2022: How It Begins - Michael Hidalgo
December 19, 2021: Sit At My Right Hand - Michael Hidalgo
December 12, 2021: A Story of the Gods - Michael Hidalgo
December 5, 2021: Quid Pro Quo - Bekah Stewart
November 28, 2021: These Belong to You - Michael Hidalgo
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