Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet but the eternal Son of God and the center of all creation. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Colossians 1:15–23, highlighting Christ’s supremacy as the image of the invisible God and the one through whom all things were made. The passage proclaims that through the cross, Jesus has reconciled sinners to God and brought peace through His blood. We are called to remain steadfast in the faith, holding fast to the hope of the gospel and the greatness of Christ.

The Christian life begins with knowing who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Colossians 1:1–14, highlighting Paul’s gratitude for the faith and love produced by the hope of the gospel. The passage reminds us that the gospel is bearing fruit and growing as God’s people continue to mature in wisdom and spiritual understanding. We are encouraged to live in a way that honors the Lord, trusting the Father who has rescued us from darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His Son.

Hope in Christ anchors believers through every trial and season of suffering. Pastoral Resident Brad Robertson walks through 1 Peter 1:1–12, reminding us that we have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus. Peter points to the secure inheritance kept in heaven and the refining purpose of present trials that strengthen our faith. We are encouraged to rejoice in salvation and trust that God is faithfully working for our ultimate joy and glory.

Easter Sunday declares that death does not have the final word because Jesus is alive. Pastor Wesley Welch walks through Luke 24:1–12, showing how the empty tomb turned grief into wonder and fear into hope. The resurrection confirms that Jesus is who He claimed to be and that His promises are trustworthy. We are reminded that the risen Christ calls us to believe, rejoice, and live in the power of new life.

Good Friday reveals the depth of Christ’s suffering and the greatness of His love. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Luke 23:32–46, reflecting on Jesus’ crucifixion and His willing sacrifice for sinners. Even in His final moments, Jesus displays mercy, forgiveness, and complete trust in the Father as He lays down His life. We are reminded that the cross is not merely a tragedy to observe, but the saving victory that invites our repentance and worship.

Palm Sunday reveals the kind of King Jesus is and the kind of response He deserves. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Luke 19:28–44, showing how Jesus enters Jerusalem in humility, fulfilling prophecy and receiving praise as the promised Messiah. Yet the passage also reveals the tragedy of a people who welcomed Him outwardly but missed Him inwardly. We are reminded that Jesus is worthy of true worship and that rejecting Him leads to sorrow, not peace.

History unfolds under the sovereign hand of God, even when it feels chaotic and uncertain. Pastor Wesley Welch walks through Daniel 11–12, revealing how earthly kingdoms rise and fall exactly as God has ordained, while pointing to a future hope beyond present trials. The passage reminds us that there will be seasons of suffering and opposition for God’s people, but deliverance and resurrection are promised. We are called to endure with faith, trusting that God’s ultimate victory is sure.

There is often more happening in the spiritual realm than we can see. Pastor Ben Palka walks through Daniel 10, revealing how God’s purposes continue even when His answers seem delayed. Daniel’s vision reminds us that spiritual battles are real and that God is actively at work behind the scenes. In seasons of waiting or uncertainty, we are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting that the Lord hears and responds in His perfect timing.