To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh

To our Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 Imagine if you will, that you were in Jerusalem some 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost. And you happened to be close enough to hear a speech from Peter, a disciple of Jesus. Further, you were versed in the Hebrew scriptures and had a good understanding of the manner in which God's will was revealed to the Israelites, a tradition that spanned century upon century. You were in Jerusalem that Pentecost to celebrate God's presence and abundance throughout the seasons of life. And just maybe you had heard something about what happened in Jerusalem 50 days prior, a reference to what happened to Jesus and possibly his disciples.

And now one of these disciples, Peter, is in front of you and has this to say: "Fellow Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of Power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know- this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by those outside the law. BUT God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power" (Acts 2:22-24).

This speech of Peter's addresses the many concerns of the manner in which we are to interpret what is going on in our lives. How to interpret the times. How to interpret the sources and motivations of power. What power structures are to be trusted and followed. How to discern God's plans and presence in the here-and-now. How to discern the manner in which God uses and utilizes human structures and systems to carry forth God's will. As noted above from Peter's speech, where human structures and systems are involved such as the carrying out of Jesus' death, beware that there will always be a "BUT" where God involves God's will actively in the midst of human life and plans. There is resurrection above and against the powers that promote discord and death.

The powers of human structures and systems that promote discord and division are no match for the power of God in Christ Jesus, a power that raises life from the dead and gives hope in the place of despair. 

Grace and peace to all in Christ Jesus.  Pastor Joh