We are at Ezekiel 14ff.
Let’s go!
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Join us for a new BridgeKidz series for March!
THE BIG IDEA
Celebrate! Jesus is Alive!
We’ll teach kids why we party at Easter!
MEMORY VERSE
Luke 24:6a (NIrV)
“Jesus is not here! He has risen! Remember how he told you he would rise.”
FOUR WEEK LESSON OVERVIEW
| WEEK 1 | Guest of Honor | |
| Bible Reading | Luke 19:28-40 The Triumphal Entry | |
| WEEK 2 | Let’s Eat | |
| Bible Reading | Luke 22:7-23 The Last Supper | |
| WEEK 3 | Everyone’s Invited | |
| Bible Reading | Luke 23:32-43 Jesus Dies Between Two Thieves | |
| WEEK 4 | Celebrate! | |
| Bible Reading | Luke 24:1-12 The Resurrection | |
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People like to be independent. We like to chow the world and ourselves that we can do it and don’t need help. We want to show we can “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps.”
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me.”’”
Exodus 8:1 (ESV)
But the reality is, we can’t do everything by ourselves – and that’s good!
When you believe you need no one, you believe you are God.
The Israelites had “won.” Pharaoh had let them go and they were on the way to the Promised Land.
Then God told them to turn back just as He was hardening Pharaoh’s heart to pursue them and bring them back.
What?!
The people were understandably upset. Why was Moses leading them back; so they could “die in the wilderness?” They would rather have been left alone, so that they “may serve the Egyptians” instead of God.
What a terrible statement!
But Moses answers that they will see “the salvation of the Lord” today and that “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
What an amazing statement!
We know the story; the Israelites crossed over the sea on dry ground and the Lord destroyed the Pharaoh’s army in that sea.
God saved them!
Sometimes we get the mistaken impression that we must handle everything – including our salvation. We believe that we are the reliable ones in the couple of God and us. But the reality is, God is the only One who is reliable. Always!
This is manifested most fully in our salvation. Jesus fulfilled the Law; we couldn’t. Jesus lived perfectly in love; we wouldn’t. Jesus died; we didn’t.
Rather than bemoan when we realize we need God, we should rejoice; for in faith we see God waiting when we get to the end of ourselves.
It’s time to “stop trying and start trusting” that God’s got us and all our issues. He fights for us and we have only to be silent.
“Thank You, Lord!”
Scripture
- Exodus 14:1-29
- Luke 18:27
- Psalm 46
We are at Ezekiel 13ff.
Let’s go!
Come join us for the SEDER MEAL (with Holy Communion) at LifeBridge!
| DATE: | April 2, 2026 (“Maundy/Holy Thursday”) |
| TIME: | 7:00 PM |
| LOCATION: | LifeBridge Sanctuary |
The meal is FREE (though a freewill offering will be taken)! ALL people and ages are welcome!
Due to the extreme preparations needed, sign-up for the meal is needed for EACH PERSON ATTENDING. DEADLINE is SUNDAY, MARCH 29! – You can do so by the sign-up form here.
Mark it on your calendar, sign-up, and plan to attend! You won’t be disappointed!
More about the SEDER MEAL from
lifebridgesealy.com/ministries/seder-meal/
The Seder, celebrated on “Maundy Thursday” (a.k.a, “Holy Thursday”), tells the story of the Passover event and meal from the book of the Exodus in the Old Testament. This is important because this is the event Jesus was celebrating with His disciples for His last supper (and instituted the Sacrament of Holy Communion); and He didn’t choose this connection arbitrarily.
Jews the world over celebrate the Seder as a reminder to the Passover. For Christians, we see the deep and deliberate connection of the Passover and Jesus as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). We will see the how God has saved us from death by the blood of His Lamb, Jesus, just as He saved Israel from death through the blood of lambs in the Exodus.
And all of this will tie into the Passion of Jesus through Holy Week as well as Holy Communion.
SEDER, 2026
SEDER Meal. 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
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SEDER Meal. 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
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SEDER Meal. 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2023
SEDER Meal. April 14, 2022, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2022
SEDER Meal. April 14, 2022, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2021
SEDER Meal. April 9, 2020, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2020
SEDER Meal. April 9, 2020, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2019
Join us for a very special Seder Meal for Maundy Thursday. Those gathered will engage in the rituals associated with the Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, the traditional…
Youth, join us for a fun and interactive retreat for the weekend at Stoney Creek Ranch.
We will be staying over night. The Surge and Battle leaders will be speaking at the retreat.
Meals will be provided.
We have 30 spots open.
| WHO | Boys & Girls in grades 6-12 |
| WHERE | Stoney Creek Ranch 1912 Zimmerscheidt Road, New Ulm, Texas 78950 |
| DATES | May 15-17, 2026 |
| DROP-OFF | Friday, May 15, 5:30-6:30 PM at the retreat center |
| PICK-UP | Sunday, May 17, 11:00-11:30 AM following worship LifeBridge Community Church |
Let’s go!
Join us, precious little ones for our 4-week T.Y.K.E.S. series this March.
Tagline
Teach Preschoolers To Pray.
Idea
Idea: When we pray, we are talking to God, just like we talk to mommy and daddy. We can thank God for things he’s given us, ask him for help, and talk to him when we’re Scared.
Memory Verse
“Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIrV)
4-Week Series
Thank God
Little Ones will learn that they can thank God for all the great things he has done for them. Luke 17:11-19, Jesus Heals Ten Men.
Ask for Help
Little Ones will learn that they can ask God for help in every situation. Daniel 6:10-23, Daniel In The Den Of Lions.
Talk to God When You’re Scared
Little Ones will learn that they can talk to God whenever they are afraid – he loves us and will help us not be afraid anymore. Jonah 1:17-2:2, Jonah Prays From Inside A Fish.
Pray for Others
Little Ones will learn that they don’t just pray for themselves but for other people too. Acts 12:1-17, Church Prays For Peter In Prison.
For some that change is done in pride and obstinance, resulting in a tenacity of rebellion.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me.”’”
Exodus 8:1 (ESV)
For others, it is a transformation of our very core identity, life of sacrifice, and cross-bearing unto everlasting life.
We see in our Scriptures from Exodus 3 how God changes us through
- His presence,
- His Plan,
- His Purpose, and
- His Messiah!
And how we, as ones now changed in Jesus, are:
- humble in stature,
- bold in action,
- steadfast in adversity,
- confident in uncertainty.
God has changed you through Jesus! He has broken into your life and moved you from the deepest depths of your sins to the highest pinnacle of perfection! But as His redeemed ones, He also calls us to service outside of our plans, ourselves; outside out comfort zones; outside of ourselves.
And that will changes us too.
That will changes others through us.
Because God uses His people to change people; to free people; to work His Plan in Jesus!
Scripture
- Exodus 24:12–18
- 1 Kings 19:3–8
- Matthew 17:1–8
- Psalm 121
We are at Ezekiel 12ff.
Let’s go!
Transfiguration is one of them.
He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.”
Matthew 17:5 (ESV)
For many it’s a interesting story of Jesus going up a mountain with his besties, appearing brilliantly with Moses and Elijah, and His Father giving Jesus His imprimatur. Peter says some “Peter things,” and they come down.
Of course, all that is true.
But it seems there is so much more going on!
First, of course, is that Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets – which Jesus came to fulfill. They were on the holy “Mountain of God” in their respective times.
The mountain where Jesus was transfigured – considered by some to be Mount Tabor – has much to consider that it was instead Mount Hermon at the northern end of Israel.
Why is that important?
Mount Hermon was in the Bashan area. It was where some considered evil spiritual forces descended to commit some of their rebellion. There was a place there that was called “the Gates of Hades” and is the area where a little prior to today’s reading Peter gave his confession of Jesus and Jesus said “the gates of Hell” would not prevail against the Church.
If this, and not the Mountain of God,” is where this Transfiguration took place, there seems to be a message being telegraphed of cosmic spiritual significance happening.
Jesus is taking the battle to the Enemy! He is letting it be known that He is here to fulfill all that the OT said and conquer all who oppose. This mountain of the Enemy will no longer be a stronghold. Jesus, the beloved son of God, has come and, as a result, we will all be transfigured into His holy ones through faith!
Right before our text Jesus tells his followers they must “take up their cross and follow Him.” There is no doubt this means pain, sacrifice, humiliation, and suffering are a part of a Christian’s life (just as He also tells them of His impending death), but that is sandwiched between Jesus’ “the Gates of Hell will not prevail” and Jesus taking to the top of an Enemy’s mountain to say, in essence, “I’m coming for you!”
No matter what is going on in your life, look to the Transfigured Jesus as evidence that whatever you are facing, Jesus has covered it; has conquered it; has redeemed it! The Enemy is defeated and his time is limited! Rejoice as we look forward to the reality of a life transfigured in Jesus forever!
Bring it, Lord!
Scripture
- Exodus 24:12–18
- 1 Kings 19:3–8
- Matthew 17:1–8
- Psalm 121
We are at Ezekiel 11ff.
Let’s go!
