The message walks us through what really happened at the Lord’s Table. First, we look at the night Jesus was betrayed and see that heaven intentionally set that Table. In something as simple as bread and a cup, God placed forgiveness, covenant, and provision—long before we ever knew we’d need them. Then we see why Jesus had to reveal this moment again to Paul: the church understood the ritual, but they hadn’t yet understood the revelation. Paul shows us that the power of Communion is unlocked through discernment. And finally, we unwrap the gifts hidden at the Table—health, strength, and long life—the exact opposites of what happens when at the Table the Lord's supper is taken without understanding. These gifts aren’t symbolic; they’re meant to be received now and ultimately fulfilled at the heavenly Table with Christ.

Reference verse: 1 Corinthian 11:23

The sermon traces Abraham’s conversation with God in Genesis 22, showing how God leads His people through four distinct phases: calling, obedience, questioning, and provision. First, Abraham responds to God’s voice with availability—“Here I am”—demonstrating that faith begins with surrender. Second, God asks for what Abraham treasures most, revealing that obedience often requires costly trust. Third, as doubt rises on the journey, Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb?” captures the tension every believer faces when obedience meets uncertainty. Abraham’s prophetic reply—“God Himself will provide”—points to the final movement: God’s unshakeable provision. Ultimately, the story prepares us for the greater truth fulfilled in Romans 8:32: what God didn’t allow Abraham to do, He did with His own Son.

Reference Verse: Genesis 22:1-15

The central thread of this message is that God is actively looking for faith—not titles, not achievements, not self-righteousness, but a heart that leans on Him. Through Luke 18, Jesus reveals five portraits: the persistent widow whose faith refuses to quit, the tax collector whose faith is humble, the children whose faith is simple, the rich ruler whose faith is tested, and the blind beggar whose faith is desperate and bold. Each scene asks us the same question: What kind of faith lives in you? Scripture reminds us that without faith it is impossible to please God, yet He responds quickly to those who cry out day and night. In a world full of folly and self-confidence, will Jesus find in us the kind of faith He’s looking for?

Reference Verse: Luke 18