This week at Zion, Pastor Nancy Joe Block shares with us the knowledge and wisdom of those who suffer and mourn in life. The scripture reminds us that our hope in Jesus Christ sets our mourning apart from others. Matthew 5:4 says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." We face many trials in life, but none are faced without the arms of our heavenly father available to us. Walk with us through this week's beatitude as you tune in to this episode. . .

The Sermon on the Mount is the sermon where Jesus establishes the culture of the kingdom. The culture of his kingdom, coming to earth, is counter-culture to the world's. In the first of the beatitudes, Jesus establishes a precedent: "Blessed are the poor in spirit." While many in the world would say, "The poor are more blessed," Jesus isn't talking about those in poverty. He goes a step further and acknowledges the importance of spiritual bankruptcy. For us to exist in God's kingdom, we have to understand that it is a dimension beyond the one we live in here on earth. Tune in to this week's episode for more. . .

In this week's episode at Zion, we are studying the final chapters of Acts, where we witness the inspiring story of Paul's journey to Rome to face Caesar as a political prisoner. In this sermon, we'll take an in-depth look at Paul's unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel, even while confined in Caesar's prison for two years.

During his time in captivity, Paul displays incredible resilience by writing letters to the churches and passionately teaching the gospel every single day, from morning until night. His audience is comprised of Jews, Christians, and Romans, and despite quoting Jesus and Isaiah, there are some who struggle to fully embrace the gospel message.

As we reflect on Paul's experiences, we'll explore the profound lesson that it is the condition of our hearts that ultimately determines the extent to which the gospel takes root and flourishes in our lives. It is the soil of our hearts that determines whether or not this gospel grows in our lives or not.

Tune in to this episode as we unpack the timeless wisdom contained within these chapters of Acts and draw inspiration from Paul's unwavering faith and dedication to sharing the teachings of Jesus.

In this week's sermon at Zion, Pastor Brandon Block explores the narrative of Paul's winter journey across the treacherous Mediterranean. On board a ship with prisoners, Paul encounters mishaps and grapples with questions regarding God's will. This teaching revolves around Paul's approach to handling the challenging aspects of God's purpose for his life, offering valuable insights for our own spiritual journeys. Follow us as we continue through the final chapters of the Book of Acts and uncover the mysteries of God's providence for your life.

After enduring two years of imprisonment in Caesarea, Paul, a prominent figure in the early Christian church, makes a strategic appeal to Caesar in order to avoid facing the biased and hostile Jewish court system, which is conspiring to ambush and execute him. Despite his confinement and the impending threats, Paul remains steadfast in his commitment to spreading the teachings of the gospel. Eventually, he is escorted under Roman custody on a journey that will lead him to Rome. Tune in to this episode for more. . .

Delve into the life of Paul as he earnestly fulfills his assignment and divine call amidst challenging circumstances. Spanning Acts 21-26, Paul navigates encounters with Roman and Jewish authorities while remaining steadfast in his commitment to the calling received during his conversion on the road to Damascus. This exploration offers valuable insights into perseverance and faithfulness in fulfilling his purpose, providing poignant lessons for personal and spiritual growth. Tune in to this episode as Brandon Block shares insights into God's providence over your life and the free will you have within it.

So far in our study of the 23rd Psalm, we're learned how the Good Shepherd leads, guides, provides, protects, prepares, promises, restores, rewards, equips and anoints. But he doesn't stop there. When the Good Shepherd is the Lord of your life, there's always more. Tune in to hear more from Nancy Joe Block in this final session.

Welcome back to the 4 session series on the 23rd Psalm. Tune in to session 3 as Pastor Nancy Joe Block explores the way that the Lord prepares a table before us... in the presence of our enemies!