This Sunday’s message is from Mark 14:68–15:5, and it’s all about irony—the kind that exposes what’s really going on in our hearts and leadership.
Peter—the one we’d expect to stand strong—denies Jesus three times. Pilate—the one who thinks he’s in charge—questions Jesus like he holds the power… while standing in front of the Author of Life. The whole scene is loaded with irony, and it teaches us something we still need to hear in the church today.
We’ll look at two big takeaways:
- We’re not as in control as we think. Pilate only has power because his decisions are lining up with God’s bigger plan. That’s a humbling reminder for anyone leading anything.
- Because we’re not ultimately in control, we can relax a little. God is still leading his church. That means we can stop white-knuckling everything, learn what truly needs urgency, and even recover a sense of humor.
We’ll end with a real challenge: Examine your life. Where are you holding too tightly? Are there areas where you should loosen your grip and trust God more?
Come ready to reflect, laugh a little, and breathe again—because Jesus is the head of the church, and that’s good news.
Details for in-person service:
️Date: This Sunday
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Gym B. Immaculata High School, 140 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 5P4, Canada (Directions)