Newsletter: The Insanity of Killing God
Dear Mosaic Family,
As we meditate upon Holy Week, the most important week in History, we are given a front row seat to what happened when God became one of us.
There was a popular song a few years ago, “What if God was one of us?”
Well, He was. And we killed him. Just imagine the insanity of doing this. It's insane because it's impossible. We can't kill God. He's eternal.
In Mark 12, Jesus tells a parable of a father, who builds a vineyard and leases it to tenants. However, every time he sends messengers to collect rent, the tenants beat and/or kill the messengers. The tenants had decided they were the owners (today it's known as squatting). In Mark 12:6, it says "He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'"
Of course, the tenants did not respect the son. They took him and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.
What was their end goal? Freedom from the father. They didn't want to give the father his due. They didn't want someone in position of authority over them. Such rebellion against God is, of course, suicidal, because God always wins.
As Jesus exposes our innate suicidal enmity toward God, He graciously offers to save us from ourselves. He allows His-destruction to save us from our self-destruction, thereby providing the only means for our enmity toward God to be replaced with loving obedience.
Join us Sunday as meditate upon. Mark 12:1-17.
Looking forward to worshiping with you!
Pastor Jan
This Week's Announcements
Membership 101 Class
This Sunday, March 24 from 1:00-3:00pm
If you are a believer who has been attending our services, we encourage you to consider making the transition from attending as a “guest” to partnering as a “member” of our church family. Join our informational class to learn more about how we do membership at Mosaic. Please RSVP here.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29 at 6:00pm
Join us on Good Friday as we remember the life and death of Jesus Christ in preparation for Easter Sunday. Childcare will be available for children 0-3 years.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31 9:15 & 11:15 am
Join us in celebrating Easter! Children and Teen ministry (newborn through 12th grade) will be available during our 9:15 a.m. service. These ministries will not be available during our 11:15 a.m. service. As always, children and teens are welcome to attend the service.
Community Lunch
Sunday, April 7 at 1:00pm
Join us the first Sunday of each month for food and fellowship following the second service. Lunch will be provided by Mosaic. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends/ family/ neighbors.
Songs for Sunday
If you would like to know what we'll be singing on Sunday, you can find the playlist here.
Check out our full calendar of events here.