Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast

Even though life may be filled with anxieties and troubles, we can learn to find peace in the presence of God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Jesus' invitation to follow Him is an invitation to die to ourselves so we can live for Him.
Memory Verse: Luke 9:23-24

Believers have a sacred trust, a ministry of reconciliation, that only arrives when we walk in the newness of who Christ called us to be or become. Only as we die to ourselves are we able to receive the newness, purpose, and ultimately unique ministry that Christ has called for each one of us. Similar to the Apostle Paul’s amazing transformation, we all are undergoing a journey of becoming what God has created us to be, but this journey requires true identification with Christ – both in his death and resurrection.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

What does it mean to be faithful in the midst of suffering, as we follow one who was faithful unto death?
Memory Verse: Psalm 22:1-3
Entire reading: Psalm 22:1-8, 27-31

This weeks reflection is on finding hope in challenging times, and we can draw inspiration from the great Christian American, Dr. Martin Luther King.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41.10
Entire reading: Isaiah 41.1-13

Jesus chose to go through our struggles WITH US – through all the ordinary problems and pain and struggles and suffering that all of us go through that with us – so that we would know that we never run alone. 
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:1-2

The love of God is bigger, deeper, and broader than we could ever imagine.
Memory Verse: Ephesians 3.20-21
Entire reading: Ephesians 3.14-21

We all want a happy life. Jesus promises an abundant life.
Memory Verse: John 10:10
Entire reading: John 10:1-10

"When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence." Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to continue filling Jesus' table, not with people who look, think, believe and behave just like us. Quite the opposite! When we take our place at Jesus' table, we can expect to be surprised by the people we're sitting next to.
Acts 10

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled Jesus followers and empowered them invite more and more people to join them at His Table.
Acts 2