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Marc shared from 1 Samuel 13 on the tragic fall of King Saul. Marc challenges us about how fear often leads us to most awful decisions. The solution to remain faithful is to have a properly high vision of our God and his goodness. We are able to fight fears in this world with our fear of our good God.

Spencer shared on Luke 17:11–19, where the Samaritan leper is healed by Jesus and returns to him, throwing himself at Jesus’ feet. Spencer challenged us to recognize where all our good gifts, especially our salvation, come from. Thanksgiving is best and most appropriately expressed when we throw ourselves at Jesus’ feet.”

This week, Marc shares from 1 Peter 2 about our identity as God's people. Marc emphasizes that each of us are chosen to be a part of the royal priesthood to God. Marc then goes on to explain that this means we have a responsibility to display God's goodness and glory in the world. We have been brought from darkness into his eternal light, so we now facilitate others in the same journey form darkness to light.

Marc begins by sharing about Forward City's Discipleship Pathway. Marc then leads us in a study and understanding of 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. Marc explains that despite the cultural time we live, Scripture speaks clearly about practicing homosexual acts. Marc clarifies that all of us are pre-disposed to various inclinations, and that this passage does not elevate any sin above another. Submission and obedience to Christ also means submission of the seemingly most inherent desires that we have.

Marc discussed the "problem of evil" and how God doesn't always intervene in our suffering. Marc shares that God’s will always entails some sort of mystery. Marc pointed out that to remove all suffering, God would need to either remove sinners from the world or remove our choice to obey. Neither of these options reflect God’s heart for his creation.

Marc shared from John 14:1–6, explaining that Jesus is the only way to the Father. Jesus is not just another member of a pantheon; He is the revealed character of the God of the Universe. Jesus compassionately bears with sinful humanity to the point of his own death. This makes Jesus is worthy of exclusive worship and devotion as God and Saviour of all humanity.

This week, Marc walks us through the Parable of the Workers of the Vineyard from Matthew 20. Marc also discusses the notes of Matthew 19, form Peter's discussion of the disciples reward for following Jesus. Marc encourages and challenges us to walk our own journey with Jesus. Rather than compare and look at what others are given, we must focus on our own walk to recognize and celebrate the blessings given to us. It is our role to follow Jesus with what he has given us today.

Marc spoke on the Israelites continuous struggle to get Egypt out of their hearts. Despite the Israelites having seen God's faithfulness through various miraculous moments, they struggled to have faith that God would give them the Promised Land. The Israelites continued to struggle with obedience because they had not had their hearts formed in such a way to remove Egypt and become Israel. Israel continued to struggle with building idols and losing faith by trusting the ways they used to know. Marc challenged us to continuously allow the Holy Spirit to evaluate our hearts and minds to rid us of our idols.

Marc led us in celebrating communion together, reflecting on our need for Jesus. Spencer spoke from Matthew 14:22–33 where Jesus walks on the water in the middle o the storm. Spencer focused on Peter’s response to seeing Jesus, following him out onto the water, but eventually having doubt and falling. Spencer reminds us that faith means stepping out, but it also means “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith.” (Heb 12:1)

This week, Spencer shared from Acts 4, confronting the challenge to our Gospel boldness in this day and age. Spencer challenged us that unlike the early church, our obstacle to boldness is mostly not persecution, but distraction and comfort. Spencer unpacks the way in which Peter and the other apostles lived out faithfulness. They displayed the power of God while being above reproach, where the Sadducees could not find anything against them, and thus the message of Christ's resurrection could not be discredited.  Spencer challenged us to consider whether the Gospel is truly as important as we claim to believe. Is it enough for us? Do we believe it's enough for our family, friends, and neighbors?

This week, Ben shared on the story of Josiah, whose servants rediscovered the Law when excavating the treasures of the Temple. Ben shared about the need to repent and return back to God's word, allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us and our lives by it.

Marc announced and prayed our summer students for 2026: Leah and Natasha. Willa read John 11 for us, while Tyler spoke on the same passage about the Mystery of Jesus as both human and God. Tyler emphasized the need for us to recognize Jesus as being close and intimate in our lives. Jesus can empathize with our challenges and struggles, that he already knows about. He cares for us and often, our disappointment is more related to our own expectations of progress, rather than simply being with Jesus who is able to do more than we could ask or imagine.

This week, Marc shared an update on potential options that are being considered for a new gathering space for the congregation. Daniel read 2 Samuel 9 for us, while Spencer shared from this same passage about the holiness of God's kindness. Spencer unpacks how David's faithfulness mirrors God's faithfulness to us, how God has lasting hesed, and how God calls us  to join him in sharing and expressing that loving loyalty throughout the world.