After much prayer and careful consideration, we want to take this opportunity to communicate our next steps. We are excited about being together again and we trust in the Lord's wisdom as he has directed us to move forward in incremental phases.First, let's state the obvious: this is an unprecedented time with a wide variety of complexities and considerations.We have yet t...

Jesus Fed A Crowd - Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6 Jesus gave the people food so they would not be hungry. The next day, Jesus said that He is the bread of life. (John 6:35) Only Jesus can give us everything we need. Jesus gives us forgiveness, peace with God, and life forever with Him. Key Passage "Lord my God, you have done many things. Your wondrous works and you...

Download a PDF of the full Study Guide Galatians 2:17-21 17 But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were foundto be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not!18For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor.19For through the law Idied to the law, so that I mightlive to God.20I have beencrucified with Christ. It is...

Jesus And Nicodemus - Luke 4 Nicodemus needed new lifeeternal lifebut he could not do anything to earn it. Eternal life is a gift that comes only from God. God showed his love in this way: He sent his one and only Son to save the world. Everyone who believes in him will not perish but will have eternal life. Key Passage "For God loved the world in this way: He gave his ...

Citadel Square Church Family, We miss you! Although we are incredibly thankful for technology and virtual connection, we look forward to the time we will be able to gather again in person. As we've seen a clear shift toward re-opening in various aspects of life and community, we have been seeking wisdom as we steward the people and space that God has entrusted to us. Her...

Download a PDF of the full Study Guide Galatians 2:11-16 11Butwhen Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed himto his face, because he stood condemned.12For before certain men came from James,he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearingthe circumcision party.13And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so t...

Jesus Taught In Nazareth - Luke 4 Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote about God's plan to send a Messiah. The Messiah would bring good news and redeem people who were broken and hurting. Jesus read Isaiah's words and announced that he is the promised Messiah. Key Passage "For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son so ...

Most of my childhood memories involve the beach. I used to build sandcastles, look for seashells, and dig through the sand looking for treasures, only to find what most often turned out to be just small sticks, bottle caps, and other debris. I once heard someone describe how difficult times are like the sifting of sand. It's as if God digs deep into our hearts, revealing ...

Download a PDF of the full Study Guide Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.2I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before thosewho seemed influential) the gospel thatI proclaim among the Gentiles,in order to make sure I was not running or had notrun in vain.3B...

Jesus' Early Miracles - Mark 1 Jesus cares about people. Jesus' miracles helped people and showed that He is the Son of God. Through Jesus, God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. He provides forgiveness and life with God forever. Key Passage "For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish ...

Costa Rica Update This week our mission team would have been on the ground serving inCosta Rica. While we are sad the trip was canceled, we are continuingto partnerwith the church in El Lugar, Costa Rica. Watch as Pastor Steve Lindemeyer catches up with Pastor Alonzo, who shares about what's going on there, how our church has helped them,and how we can pray for their mini...

Download a PDF of the full Study Guide Galatians 1:11-24 11ForI would have you know, brothers, thatthe gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. 12For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received itthrough arevelation of Jesus Christ.13For you have heard ofmy former life in Judaism, howI persecuted the church of God violently and tri...