We’ve all heard the words: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” But what happens when it doesn’t feel that way? When life is heavy, shame lingers, and doubt creeps in?

In this first part of our two-week series, we trace the sweeping story of Romans 1–8, through guilt, grace, struggle, and hope, so that we can hear Paul’s bold question the way he meant it. This isn’t a cliché. It’s a promise. And the cross and empty tomb is the proof.

God is for you. And that changes everything.

• Leviticus 19:9–18
• Romans 8:31-39
• Luke 10:25–37

In this letter to the Thessalonian church, Paul is relieved and encouraged by the report from Timothy that this church has kept the faith. Paul has a new challenge for them now, that they not only increase their love for one another, but also they love ALL - as in even the Jews who have persecuted them in the past, who had run Paul out of town.

Why this exhortation by Paul? So that God may establish hearts worthy to be saved where love contributes to spiritual maturity and readiness for judgement on the Last Day.

• Isaiah 66:10–14
• I Thessalonians 3:6-13
• Luke 10:1–20

• 1 Kings 19:9b–21
• Galatians 5:1, 13–25
• Luke 9:51–62

Martin Luther - “It is not we who seek God, but God Himself seeks by means of the Word. THEN, after you have been found, then you should seek.” God says, “Here am I. Here am I! I want to be found.” But we ignore Him. We don’t even hear Him through the noise of this world. We don’t even see Him by the distractions of this world.” But God keeps showing up, revealing himself, even when we don’t seek Him. He showed up in the most powerful way, a new testament, a new story dwelling with us, and He still does. Talks to us. Dwells with us in His Word and in His sacraments.

• Isaiah 65:1–9
• Galatians 3:23–4:7
• Luke 8:26–39

This week we ask a question too big to answer fully: Who is the Trinity? Instead of trying to explain Him, we turn to how the Trinity moves. The early Church used the word perichoresis, a divine dance, to describe how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together in perfect unity.

Each Person of the Trinity leads a different movement: The Father creates and provides. The Son redeems and restores. The Spirit sanctifies and guides.

And here’s the good news: That dance isn’t distant. You’re invited in.

Where is the Trinity at work in your life today?

• Psalm 8
• Acts 2:14a, 22–36
• John 8:48–59

Promise Keeper! That is Jesus.

He promised the Holy Spirit.

He delivered the Holy Spirit.

But Pentecost is not the end of Jesus delivering on His promises.

Promises that give us comfort.

Promises that give us hope.

• Gen. 11:1–9
• Acts 2:1–21
• John 14:23–31

Right before Jesus the Passion of Christ, what did he do? He prayed for us. What would you pray for us if you knew you were going to die soon?

What did Jesus pray for? No, WHO did Jesus pray for? He prayed for YOU!! The same Jesus who prayed for you the night before he was betrayed to death, is now ascended, sitting at the right hand of the Father, still praying for us – still interceding for us.

What are the words YOU are sharing with people? Your words can also bring people to Jesus, the Jesus who never ceases praying for you. Share God’s Words. John says, “These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

Share God’s Words that people may believe.

• Acts 1:1-11
• Revelation 22:1–5
• John 17:20–26

Right before Jesus the Passion of Christ, what did he do? He prayed for us. What would you pray for us if you knew you were going to die soon?

What did Jesus pray for? No, WHO did Jesus pray for? He prayed for YOU!! The same Jesus who prayed for you the night before he was betrayed to death, is now ascended, sitting at the right hand of the Father, still praying for us - still interceding for us. What are the words YOU are sharing with people? Your words can also bring people to Jesus, the Jesus who never ceases praying for you.

Share God’s Words. John says, “These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Share God’s Words that people may believe.

• Acts 16:9–15
• Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27
• John 16:23–33