Paradox
There are a series of statements and commands in the Scriptures that are often "paradoxical" in nature – statements that appear to be contradictory but, in actuality, reveal a far better way to live than we would choose on our own. Join us for the Paradox series as we explore these seemingly contradictory teachings of Jesus.
Losing is Gaining
June 4, 2023
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 16:24-25
Serving is Leading
June 11, 2023
43 “But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:43-45
Weakness is Strength
June 18, 2023
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Last is First
June 25, 2023
But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
Matthew 19:30