Focus:  The Law does not and cannot bring victory over sin and death.  The Law defines sin and by our sinful nature we are stimulated to break the law, which leads to death.  Since we have died with Jesus, though, we are released from the power of the law.  Unbound, we belong now to Jesus, so that we may bear fruit for God. Main Text: Romans 7:1-6

He is risen. He is risen, indeed!

As we proclaim Jesus as the one through whom gives forgiveness, the one through whom gives freedom, the one who loves, and showed how much God loves us as He came here, victorious as a king, but humble as a servant, even to death on the cross, God is glorified. And as we live our lives, proclaiming His Kingship over every aspect, over every fear and worry, God is glorified.  

Focus:  Slavery is a terrible thing.  We were conceived as indentured servants to sin.  However, in our baptism, we become believers in the redeeming Person of Jesus Christ.  We now have a choice: hear and respond to the call of God and live in righteousness as directed by the Holy Spirit; or, listen and respond to the call of sin which leads to death.  You have been delivered from sin by Jesus.  So why choose death over life?  After all, Jesus said:”I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Main Text: Romans 6:14-23