New Day Christian Church - Weston, WI

The Hour of Darkness (Rus Wiegand)

Key verse: Mark:15:34 Then at three o'clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

Message taken from Chapter 26 of The Story, and Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 22-23, John 13-14, 16-19)

What's my line? (Pastor Duane Jass)

From Chapter 25 of The Story (Matthew 26:62-64)

I. The Name “MESSIAH” Speaks to His role as SAVIOR or LIBERATOR of a Group 

 a. John 1:41, John 4:25-26

II. The Name “SON OF MAN” Speaks to His HUMANITY.

 a. Daniel 7:15-18, Hebrews 5:7-9

III. The Name “SON OF GOD” Speaks to His DIVINITY.

 a. Luke 1:35, Matthew 16:13-17

No Ordinary Man (Heidi Miller)

Chapter 24 of The Story 

(Matthew 5-7; 9; 14; Mark 4-6; Luke 10; 15; John 6)

Key Verse:

There is only one thing worth being concerned about.  Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.

Luke: 10:42

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The Beginning Again (Amy Auner)

Chapter 23 of The Story with guest speaker Communications Director Amy Auner.

Timeless Truth: God has a plan and a purpose for each of us.

Scripture references: Matthew 3-4, 11, Mark 1-3, Luke 8, John 1-4

The Birth of a King (Jahn Martin)

Chapter 22 of The Story paints a picture of redemption, grace, healing and hope. 

Message taken from Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2, and John 1.

Rebuilding the Walls

Chapter 21 of The Story (Ezra 7; Nehemiah 1-2; 4; 6-8; Malachi 1-4)

KEY TEXT: Nehemiah 8:8 (NLT) They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage.

TIMELESS TRUTH: Cultural religion is no substitute for obedience to God.

The Queen of Beauty and Courage

KEY TEXT: Esther 4:14 (NLT) If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?

TIMELESS TRUTH:We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall. (Proverbs 16:33)

NEXT WEEK: Read Chapter 21 of The Story (Ezra 7; Nehemiah 1-2; 4; 6-8; Malachi 1-4)

The Return Home

KEY TEXT: Haggai 1:4-6 (NLT)  Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!

BIG IDEA: Don’t make God’s big things small.

NEXT WEEK: Read Chapter 20 of The Story (Esther 1-9)

Daniel in Exile

Message by Hoss Ostrowski

Chapter 18 of The Story (Daniel 1-3; 6; Jeremiah 29-31)

KEY TEXT: Daniel 6:26-27 (NLT) “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end. He rescues and saves his people; he performs miraculous signs and wonders in the heavens and on earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

NEXT WEEK: Read Chapter 19 of The Story (Ezra 1-6; Haggai 1-2; Zechariah 1; 8) 

The Kingdom's Fall

Chapter 17 of The Story (2 Kings 21; 23-25; 2 Chronicles 33; 36; Jeremiah 1-2; 4-5; 13; 21; Lamentations 1-3; 5; Ezekiel 1-2; 6-7; 36-37)

KEY TEXT: Ezekiel 37:4-6 (NLT) Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! I will put flesh and muscles on you and cover you with skin. I will put breath into you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’”

TIMELESS TRUTH: God breathes new life into hopeless situations.

For next week: Read Chapter 18 of The Story (Daniel 1-3; 6; Jeremiah 29-31)