Resurrection UMC Hastings

What better way to wrap up a message series than with an all-time favorite dessert, apple pie. But there’s more to the apple in the bible than meets the eye.

(Translation: Dandelion Leaves in Oil.) While dandelions are a tasty weed, oil is the duct tape of the bible– with a plethora of uses–including anointing with oil. Later, God uses the Holy Spirit in its place to anoint Jesus. And the rest is (our) history.

The fig tree is referred to often in the bible, usually as a sign of blessing and goodness. But fig trees that don’t produce fruit get the ax. And Jesus applies this illustration to our present lives. The good news on is it’s not over until it’s over!

It’s written that Jesus is referred to as the “lamb of God.” Well, if Jesus is the lamb of God, why in the world is Pastor Mark giving us a recipe for roast lamb?! It’s time to explore this entrée mystery.

Ever seen grapes grow without being attached to a vine? Doubt it. Same goes for Christians, i.e. the only chance of having a fruitful life is by staying connected to Jesus.

Think God doesn’t understand “dysfunctional family”? Look no further than the messed up home of twin brothers Jacob and Esau, where mere food was considered more important than a birthright.

We take a short break from our summer message series, Heaven’s Kitchen, and instead feast on the Good News (a meal unto itself, specially prepared by the head chef, God), with a message from guest speaker and new Hastings resident, Pastor Bill Robertson.

Pastor Mark explains why God used milk & honey to describe prime real estate as part of our summer message series, Heaven's Kitchen.

Bible people ate more fish than meat. Not for heart health, weight loss, or because it was so tasty (it is), but because it was cheap and available. And Jesus chose fish because he knows us and speaks our language.

Imagine going back to slavery just to get veggies. The Israelites were leaning that way. And we’re already making similar trade-offs.