Appointment with Destiny: Jesus Our Suffering Savior
Sundays, February 22 - March 29 | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join Chris Knepp and Al Krummenacher for a wonderful Lenten Bible study, diving into the Old Testament origins of Jesus' messianic ministry.
In Week 1 of our Lenten series, "Appointment with Destiny," Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp examine the historical and literary context of the Book of Isaiah. We explore the role of biblical prophets not as fortune tellers, but as moral authorities speaking God’s truth into their contemporary situations. Join us as we lay the groundwork for our Lenten journey, bridging the gap between the Messianic expectations of the Old Testament and the suffering of the Cross.
In Week 2 of "Appointment with Destiny," Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp explore the origins of the Messianic hope in the Book of Isaiah. From the "Immanuel Sign" given to King Ahaz to the vision of a "shoot from the stump of Jesse," we trace how ancient prophecies of a righteous king set the stage for the arrival of Jesus. Join us as we bridge the gap between Israel’s history and the birth of our Savior.
In Week 3 of our Lenten series, "Appointment with Destiny”, we explore the first two "Servant Songs" of Isaiah (Chapters 42 & 49), as Al Krummenacher dives into the character of the Servant: a figure chosen by God to bring healing and justice to the world through gentleness and sacrifice. Learn why these ancient prophecies are essential for understanding the mission of Jesus as both a light to the nations and our suffering savior.
Explore the heart of the Lenten mystery in Week 4 of "Appointment with Destiny." Chris Knepp walks us through Isaiah 50 and 53, identifying the "Suffering Servant" who was crushed for our sins. Learn why these specific verses are the most quoted Isaiah passages in the New Testament, and how they provide the essential bridge to understanding the Cross of Christ.
