This Sunday, We continued our “Jesus Asks” series by looking at one of Jesus’ most powerful questions from John 11: “Do you believe this?”
We learned that when Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life,” He isn’t just talking about a distant, someday hope, but a present reality we can live in right now. We explored the difference between understanding and believing—how Jesus doesn’t ask, “Do you understand this?” but “Do you believe this?” and how real belief shapes the way we live, choose, grieve, and hope.
We connected all of this to confirmation and baptism, recognizing that following Jesus is often like getting in the car without knowing every detail of the journey. Together, we heard Jesus’ question as a personal invitation in every season of life: “I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?”
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This week's scripture was John 11:17-27
This week's scripture was John 11:17-27
- Belief goes deeper than understanding. Jesus didn't ask Martha if she understood resurrection—He asked if she believed it. We may never fully comprehend all the mysteries of faith, but we can choose to believe and allow that belief to transform our lives.
- Resurrection is a present reality, not just a future hope. Jesus offers us new life, healing, and restoration in the midst of our current struggles, not just in eternity. The dead places in our lives can experience resurrection through Christ's presence with us today.
- What we believe about God shapes how we live. Our beliefs act like those curling team members sweeping the path—they shape the direction and trajectory of our lives. When we truly believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life, it changes how we face both joyous celebrations and difficult valleys.
Coming up at LVfirst
Everything coming up at LVfirst in the next weeks.
Parent Connect Event (March 25, 2026)
"Neurodivergent" has been a popular term in the past few years but what does it mean? And how do we love our kids well when we struggle to understand them? You are invited to come explore all of this and other ways to regulate the big feelings in panel discussion with experts in our community.
"Neurodivergent" has been a popular term in the past few years but what does it mean? And how do we love our kids well when we struggle to understand them? You are invited to come explore all of this and other ways to regulate the big feelings in panel discussion with experts in our community.
Easter Festival (March 28, 2026)
Go ahead and mark your calendars for this year's Easter Festival! Coming up on March 28th, we'll gather at the Lawrenceville Elementary School Playground for an afternoon of free food, games, inflatables, Easter egg hunts, and more!
Go ahead and mark your calendars for this year's Easter Festival! Coming up on March 28th, we'll gather at the Lawrenceville Elementary School Playground for an afternoon of free food, games, inflatables, Easter egg hunts, and more!
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It takes over 100 volunteers to put together a successful Easter Festival each year! If you love Easter Festival, please consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift. There are also low-impact opportunities to serve leading up to Easter Festival.
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It takes over 100 volunteers to put together a successful Easter Festival each year! If you love Easter Festival, please consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift. There are also low-impact opportunities to serve leading up to Easter Festival.
Click the button below to learn more!
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