3 Weeks

Just three weeks before His crucifixion, Jesus was already preparing His disciples for what was to come, teaching them the most essential truth of the Christian faith: salvation cannot be earned, bought, or achieved through human effort. In this message drawn from Matthew 19, Pastor Jim walks us through three powerful encounters Jesus had during those final weeks: parents bringing their children to be blessed, the rich young ruler who asked what he must do to inherit eternal life, and the profound contrast between self-reliance and complete dependence on Christ. Each story points to the same truth: the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who come to Jesus with open, humble hearts.

With Resurrection Sunday on the horizon, this message is both a timely reminder and a call to action. Just as Jesus used those three weeks to equip His followers to share the gospel, we are invited to do the same — welcoming neighbors, friends, and first-time visitors with the life-changing news that salvation is freely given through Jesus alone. No matter your background, your past, or your social status, the door is open. It's not about what we've done; it's all about Jesus.