Is there really anything "good" about what churches are preaching?
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The News is Good, 1 of 4 from April 6, 2025
"The good news begins and ends with the Living God who created all things."
Genesis 1-2 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)
SUMMARY
This sermon explores the concept of our earthly bodies as temporary "tents" and the promise of an eternal, heavenly dwelling prepared by God. Pastor Michael emphasizes that while we experience affliction and groaning in our current bodies, we can have hope in the unseen reality of our future resurrection bodies. The sermon encourages believers to live with purpose and faith, knowing that our current struggles are preparing us for an eternal weight of glory.
REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
💬 How does our work reflect our intimacy with God?
💬 Do we embrace rest as God’s design for our work rhythms?
💬 How are we showing that we are not the God of the Universe with how we live?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
💾 Download a transcript of this message
📖 God exists & made everything (Genesis 1)
📖 God made everything to rule it collaboratively (Genesis 2)
📖 The good news Jesus preached was about God’s Kingdom coming to/being near earth (Mark 1:14-15)
📖 Jesus’ purpose is telling the truth about the true king (John 18:37)
📖 Jesus’ life embodies mastery of creation and of self (John 1:10-12)
LINKS
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
