Discovering Christ--Third Week

Last Thursday we held the third session of Discovering Christ. Dave gave the talk, "What Did Jesus Come to Reveal?" We had about 60 or so people come, including new people, which was wonderful. I think it all went really, really well. My small group had a great discussion after Dave's talk and of course, the service team continued their great work by providing yet another fabulous dinner. :-)

Personally, the talk (which was about God's unfailing love) was pretty meaningful to me. Over the past few years I've struggled with understanding the crucifixtion, why Jesus died such a brutal death.

On Thursday night, during Dave's talk, it hit me. Dave was saying that God loves us and will forgive even our worst sins if we repent. And I realized that, in my own life, it's hurt to forgive those who have hurt me--even more so when they're people I love. So it all made sense: God, who loves us a billion times more than we could fathom, demonstrated on the cross how much it hurts Him when we sin.

I know, it's pretty basic. But it's fantastic that it finally clicked.

So Discovering Christ can have an impact on both participants and leaders, seekers and committed Christians.

Pretty cool to see the ways God works.

Here are some pictures from last week:




Guests eating dinner at the Friary.




Waiting for the talk to begin.




Pete kicking off the evening.




The beautiful dining room we hold dinner and the talk each week.