Peter’s action in denying Jesus the night Jesus was betrayed wasn’t good. But I am so thankful that we get to see the redemption arc of Peter’s life. Peter’s failure isn’t the final word. We see though through that situation that Peter was remorseful for his actions. We can’t just pass off our failures we need to be remorseful and repent.

On the night they celebrated with the Passover meal Jesus was washing feet, even the feet of Judas. All while the disciples were arguing over who was the greatest. Our call is to Christlikeness, to serve, to humble ourselves instead of trying to grab power.

The call to discipleship is not something to come into lightly. May we understand that call.

One thing that should be a distinction of Christians is the way we love God and love others. We don’t do it as an obligation but a desire. When asking the question what should we do knowing what God has done for us John tells us to love not just by saying we love but showing it through our actions.

John says this is how God shows His love among us that He sent His Son that we might have life through Him. What does that even mean? Join us today as we think about that question.

In first John we read God is love. John makes that statement twice! There doesn’t need to be a qualifier added onto that statement. God is love. The more we understand that the more that love will overflow in our lives.

James says that faith without works is dead. A pretty bold statement that some have agreed with over the years and some have disagreed with over the year. Being Wesleyan we believe that good deeds overflow from our faith. We will discuss that today.

We finish out this series on giving with Paul talking about this indescribable gift given to us- Grace. May we give Grace as generously as we are given it.

In 2 Corinthians Paul talks about this offering that is going to take place and gives the church some reminders on giving. Today we are reminded that we are a Kingdom of priests that are called to give what God asks us to give so that others can give Thanksgiving to God.

Paul gives some direction to the church in Corinth on their giving of an offering. We can use that direction as well in our giving of our money, time or talent.