Evening Worship
Faced with threats, the early church prayed not for deliverance, but for boldness to speak God’s word. May we likewise seek courage to proclaim Christ.
Scripture Reading: Luke 13:18–30 And then he said, what is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed which a man took and put in his garden, and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.…
Jesus teaches that the Kingdom starts small like a mustard seed and leaven, yet grows to fill the earth. Strive now to enter the narrow gate before the door is shut forever.
Peter proclaims that Jesus is the promised Prophet and Seed of Abraham. Repent, receive refreshing now, and inherit the covenant blessing fulfilled in Christ.
Peter seizes a miracle to preach Christ: You killed the Prince of Life, yet in ignorance. Repent, and times of refreshing will come! (Acts 3:11–19)
Jesus warns that tragedy is a call to repent, not to judge others. Like the barren fig tree given one final year, we live in a season of grace.
A lame beggar asks for money, but Peter gives him something far greater: “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Watch a lifetime of misery turn to leaping joy.
Acts 2:42–47 – What the earliest church devoted themselves to: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. A model of joyful, generous, simple Christian community.