Jesus enters Jerusalem during the Passover–which was a tense time as it marked Israel’s deliverance from an occupier.  Contextually Rome is the now the occupier. The triumphal entry and Temple demonstration should involves Jesus “initiating conflict during a stressful period with revolutionary associations.”  Of all the rulers of the world, we pay homage to the Humble King who rides in on a Donkey.

"Hosanna to the King!" by Dave Sim || Matthew 21:1-11 || April 02, 2023

Christ is Risen.  And Jesus is real! Jesus reveals himself to his disciples, showing them his hands and feet. Though they continue to doubt, Jesus asks for something to eat and shares a meal with them. He then charges them to be his witnesses. What has Jesus done in your life? When do you doubt this? Continue to share the Good News of What Jesus is doing!

"Touching Jesus" || Dave Sim || Luke 24:36-43 || 04.27.2025

John 17:13-21 NRSV

3 But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 15 I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.

20 “I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

Rev. Ieisha Hawley ||John 17:13-21 || 05.04.2025

Renew’s founding verses are embedded in this passage. What does it mean to live into the Good News of these words pointing forward to Jesus’ ministry? We are growing deeper roots as ambassadors of reconciliation and participants in God’s renewing of all things.

"Oaks of Righteousness" || Dave Sim || Isaiah 61:1-4 || 05.11.2025

Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:38-48 are a powerful example of subversive non-violence. In this passage, Jesus challenges the traditional "eye for an eye" principle and instead calls for radical love, non-retaliation, and enemy love. He instructs his followers to turn the other cheek, give more than what is demanded, and go the extra mile—all actions that disrupt cycles of violence without resorting to aggression

"Creative Resistance" || Dave Sim || Matthew 5:38-48 || 05.18.2025

Jesus continues to press into the “heart” of matters–that faith begins from the inside out.  Jesus warns against performing righteous acts for public recognition and instead encourages sincere, private generosity that seeks God's approval rather than human praise.

"Covert Faith" || Dave Sim || Matthew 6:1-4; 16-18 || 05.25.2025

"Prayer" || Tim Hsieh || Matthew 6:5-15 || 06.01.2025

Jesus teaches about trusting God instead of worrying. He urges His followers not to be anxious about their basic needs—food, drink, and clothing—because God, who cares for the birds and flowers, will surely provide for His people as well.

"Worry" || Dave Sim || Matthew 6:25-34 || 06.15.2025

Jesus delivers a strong warning against judgment and hypocrisy. He  commands, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged," urging us to approach others with humility rather than condemnation, challenging us to engage in honest self-reflection before correcting others.

"Do Not Judge" || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:1-5 || 06.22.2025

“Who are the Dogs and Pigs?” || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:6 || 06.29.2025

"Ask, Seek, Knock" || Amanda Moffat || Matthew 7:7-11 || 07.06.2025

Renew is a multethnic church located in Lynnwood, WA. We are laid-back, community-oriented, and relationally-driven. We are excited about living authentic lives that embody love, mercy, and hope in ways that are meaningful to our neighbors. We are a community that values diversity and desire to be multi-ethnic and inter-generational while encouraging the diversity of backgrounds within our leadership.

"Hosanna to the King!" by Dave Sim || Matthew 21:1-11 || April 02, 2023

Renew Church Lynnwood

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