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Think of a person who seems least likely to come to faith in Jesus—perhaps someone from another faith, or someone habitually... lukewarm toward God—and then think of what it would look like for God’s grace to break into their story. In Acts chapter 9 we see God’s grace breaking in to the life of a man who is a religious terrorist. Saul of Tarsus used his power and influence to enact violence against Christians. He hated Jesus and hated his people. So what happens when a man like that encounters Christ?

In this sermon on Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus from Acts 9:1–19, RUF Campus Minister Ethan Brown helps us to discover, along with Saul, a Jesus who is bigger and better and stronger and sweeter than we often allow ourselves to hope, and that the answer for our sin and sadness if found in the holiness of Jesus Christ. Listen as Pastor Ethan shows us three facets of Christ’s holiness: Jesus takes your suffering personally, Jesus takes his mission seriously, and Jesus can change you completely.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

When you think of the holiness of Christ, what other words, images, or ideas come to mind? In what ways did the sermon help you to think differently about the holiness of Christ?

“There is no one who is so good to be beyond the need of God’s grace; and there is no one so bad to be beyond the reach of God’s grace.” Which part of this statement do you find yourself slower to believe? What difference would it make in your life this week if you lived in light of this truth? Try to be specific.

What are you typically anxious about or focused on when you wake up in the morning or have a quiet moment to yourself? How do you hope Jesus will transform your preoccupations this week? Spend some time asking Jesus to do just that.

Not everyone has a “Damascus Road experience” like Saul did. But can you remember a time when God’s grace broke in and began a new trajectory in your life? Consider sharing about that moment with a family member or friend this week.

What is the relationship between your faith and your imagination? In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:35–58, Pastor Luke... Herche encourages us to strengthen our faith by feeding our imagination. Listen as Pastor Luke helps us to consider the future that God has in mind for us—and to see how that helps us to live in the present—via three points: the body will be raised, death will be defeated, and your labor is not in vain.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

What are some different ways one might imagine a resurrection body? Which of those ideas are grounded in Scripture and where?

What might be the danger of not believing/confessing the resurrection of the body? How might that shape our view of the body and this present life?

What does Paul emphasize about the resurrection body? What questions are not answered by what Paul says? Can you think of other places in Scripture that might speak to that?

When has your work felt vain, fruitless, meaningless? How does our future resurrection give weight to our present labor? If you believe that, how do you think it would change the way you work? What can you do to get to that point?

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The first few chapters of the gospel of Mark put Jesus’ authority on display: his authority to heal, his authority to forgive sins..., his authority in teaching, his authority over creation, and in Mark 5:1–20 we see Jesus’ authority to cast out demons. In this account we find a question on the lips of a man possessed by a legion of demons that, surprisingly and counter-intuitively, we all need to ask ourselves: “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” Have you ever asked Jesus that question before? What might his answer be? Listen as RUF campus minister Ethan Brown preaches on this passage, giving us a clearer view of the authority, wisdom, and compassion of Jesus as he shows us how Jesus restores, Jesus destroys, and Jesus answers.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

What is an area of your life you want Jesus to restore? What do you hope that restoration will look like?

What is an idol in your life you want Jesus to destroy? How do you want to work alongside him this week in the work of destroying your idols (the love of money, self-righteousness, or some other false god)?

Can you think of a time in your life when getting what you wanted was bad for you? Can you think of a time in your life when God said “no” to you as an act of mercy and love?

Take a moment to ask the Lord the question: “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” When you've landed on an answer in light of the truths of God's Word, share that answer with someone you love.

The Christian life is like running a marathon. And like a marathon, following Jesus over the long-haul is difficult. It’s... going to include times where you want to give up. But in Hebrews 12:1–2 we find that following Jesus for the long-haul is also worth it. Listen as Pastor Ethan Brown preaches on this passage, showing that the race of the Christian life is not just something to be endured, but it can be a joy as we run together, run light, and run to Jesus.