❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The Meaning of Believing in Jesus and Its Fruit (John14:8-14) Mari Yoshino Today we continue with the Gospel of John, reading from 14:8-14. This passage begins with one of the disciples, who could not quite grasp who Jesus was, asking Him a question. Jesus’ response teaches us what it means to know Him and thereby know God, and what faith truly is. Furthermore, Jesus also reveals what we gain through having faith. As usual, let’s read it bit by bit. First, verses 8-9. A. Knowing God through Jesus 1. We desire to see God’s face directly (8-9) 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The origin of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:22-31) Andy Nagahara Today in our Proverbs series, we are going to read verses 8:22-31. Throughout chapter 7, Proverbs teaches the importance of listening to Wisdom. And up until the previous part of chapter 8, Wisdom has been introducing itself and teaching us about its nature. Today’s passage continues that introduction, but here he speaks specifically about the origin of Wisdom. 1. Wisdom created before the creation of the world (22-26) 22 “The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;23 I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.24…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The Fruits of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:12-21) Andy Nagahara Today in our Proverbs series, we will read verses 8:12-21. Last week we talked about how Jesus is the manifestation of God’s wisdom. Today’s passage tells us that this wisdom gives us the power to reap a bountiful harvest, enough to fill our storehouses. It teaches us about the great power we have, the harvest we can expect, and how to use it. 1. The power to live in reality as followers of Jesus (12-16) 12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Are you hearing the call of wisdom? (Proverbs 8:1-11) Andy Nagahara 1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud:4 “To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.6 Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.7 My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.8 All…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) What To Remember Amid Anxieties About The Future (John 14:1-7) Mari Ikeda Today we continue with the Gospel of John, reading from 14:1-7. The passage we’ve been reading lately is where Jesus foretells that he will soon be arrested and executed, and that his disciples will abandon him and flee. Yet Jesus shows no anger toward his disciples; rather, he is deeply concerned for them. He knew that for these disciples, who had loved him and given up nearly everything to follow him, both his execution and their own betrayal would be a tremendous trial. That’s why, throughout chapters 13 through 17, which we’ve been…