Throughout history, crisis moments trapped people in hopeless circumstances. But God used unlikely people to rescue his people. These rescuers succeeded not on their own strength or ingenuity. God was at work powerfully behind the scenes. If God can use them, He can use anyone. To prepare for Easter, weâll explore the stories of seven human rescuers, forerunners of the ultimate coming Rescuer.
Week 6 - Deborah
It is easy to stay on the sidelines than step out on the field and play. To get involved in a sport takes energy, effort, knowledge, and action. If you donât take the field, you avoid the risks, but you also donât have the opportunity to win. There was a time in Israelâs past when everyone wanted to stay on the sidelines. God used an unlikely leader to rally his people and overcome their enemies. Come and learn where to find your strength to step up.
Week 5 - Gideon
Scared of his enemies, God tapped him to defeat them. Soon he is leading a group of 300 guys to military victory using musical instruments. God uses unlikely people to rescue his people. In our weakness, He loves to be strong
Week 4 - Rahab
Our world is obsessed with reputation. Metrics such as likes, followers, retweets, stitches, and the elusive "going viral" status are all coveted indicators of social standing and influence. We can put so much stock in our reputation, but what if God sees beyond our reputation and offers redemption to everyone, no matter where they've been or what theyâve done? This week, we're exploring the story of a woman whose life took an unexpected turn when she encountered God's grace.
Week 3 - Moses
We live in a DIY culture, Do It Yourself. Have a home project? DIY. Need a workbench? DIY. Want to learn an instrument? DIY. Need to grow spiritually? DIY! Sometimes DIY is a money saver, sometimes itâs a time waster, and other times it is a dangerous disaster. But why would we choose to DIY if there is an expert on hand ready and willing to help out? For our spiritual growth the Bible refers to this expert as âThe Prophet.â Letâs listen to him to make sure our spiritual life isnât a dangerous disaster.
Week 2 - Joseph
What is it like to be in the middle of a natural disaster? How would you feel if you were trapped in your house, snow piling up, without power, heat, food, or water? Many years ago, natural disaster struck the Middle East. They had lived in abundance but found themselves without food. Come and see how God used an unlikely man to rescue nations, and how God still redeems our disasters still today!
Week 1 - Noah
What does money offer you? Is it status or value? happiness, security, or power? Whatever it is that youâre longing for, do you feel like it would be in your reach if only you had a little more money? Another word for that is greed. And greed is a terrible master, it enslaves and it destroys. Come and learn with us how to have victory over this unfair master.
