“There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home!” It is truly great to be back home again in Watertown, New York with my wife and church family! Dallas was great (despite the rain and cold weather I seemed to take with me) and Greg’s wedding was beautiful. As much fun as my short trip was, it is always a wonderful feeling to be back where you belong and to be back in the swing of things. Thank you to everyone who preached and taught while I was absent! I have heard nothing but wonderful things concerning last Sunday!
As we near the conclusion of our study of the Life of Christ and Jesus Style, this Sunday is a very special benchmark. We find many throughout the New Testament who marvel at Jesus Christ, His character, and what He accomplished for those who would follow Him. Jesus had a history of “jaw-dropping” as He went from city to city preaching the Kingdom of God. His miracles, teachings, and style were completely different from all those who have gone before. Jesus challenged the way the first century viewed God and the Messiah. The secret is, Jesus still challenges us today! I pray that your view of God has come to be more Biblical throughout these last few months. I pray that your view of our Messiah and His style has changed to more accurately represent who Jesus Christ really was and is. Jesus was a “radical” in the first century, and continues to be one today. I want to encourage you to refrain from putting Christ into a box of our preconceived ideas and misconceptions.
This morning we are focusing on how amazing Christ is and what that means for our lives. Often times we cease to be amazed by Jesus. We often fall into the same rut and forget the awesome power Christ brought to this world. When we cease to be amazed by Christ, we declare (intentionally or not) that there is nothing special about this man Jesus. When we don’t live out a life of one who has been amazed we discredit His claim to change lives. When was the last time you were amazed by Jesus Christ?
—Josh
“Try great things for God and expect great things from Him!”
