Farewell Discourse: True Joy (Randy)

Knowing a lot about Jesus and the work he did inspires Christians and non-Christians alike.  It took the resurrection to fully convince even Jesus’s closest followers that he wasn’t just a prophet, but rather the Son of God.  That ultimate revelation left them with a joy that could never be taken away.  We can share in that true joy when we put our faith on the ultimate victory Christ had over death on the cross.

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Farewell Discourse: Why Christ Must Go (Chris)

This week, the theme of holiness inside of our Christian community and outside in the world takes clearer shape.  The lesson explores the relationship between Christ and the Holy Spirit and helps to explain how both together provide the means by which our belief and witness lead to "strong faith."

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Farewell Discourse of Jesus: The World's Hatred (Chris)

Jesus warned his disciples that believers face pressure from the world to conform to it rather than to God.  Avoiding these pitfalls comes through internal attitude (faith) and external action (witness).

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