Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
We live in a harsh, hurried, and hurting world. There are many things in our home, our workplaces, our schools, our city, and our world that trouble us.
In Jesus' final message to His closest friends, twice He tells them: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
His disciples had just heard the disturbing news that Jesus was going to leave them, and they are understandably disoriented. The words of Jesus that follow are words of comfort to His friends who will soon face intense grief and many troubles.
This Lenten season, we will be diving into Jesus’ Farewell Discourse (John 13-17) and allowing it to speak a word of comfort and hope in our troubled times. In the midst of our chaotic world, we will be reminded that Jesus loves us until the end. He hasn’t left us as orphans but continues to come to us by His Holy Spirit. We will be invited to abide in Jesus, like a branch abides in the vine. We will be comforted in knowing that Jesus isn’t surprised that in this world, there is trouble. In fact, He promised we would face it, while also proclaiming He has overcome the world.
In Jesus' final message to His closest friends, twice He tells them: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
His disciples had just heard the disturbing news that Jesus was going to leave them, and they are understandably disoriented. The words of Jesus that follow are words of comfort to His friends who will soon face intense grief and many troubles.
This Lenten season, we will be diving into Jesus’ Farewell Discourse (John 13-17) and allowing it to speak a word of comfort and hope in our troubled times. In the midst of our chaotic world, we will be reminded that Jesus loves us until the end. He hasn’t left us as orphans but continues to come to us by His Holy Spirit. We will be invited to abide in Jesus, like a branch abides in the vine. We will be comforted in knowing that Jesus isn’t surprised that in this world, there is trouble. In fact, He promised we would face it, while also proclaiming He has overcome the world.
What is Lent?
Lent is a 40-day season in the church calendar leading up to Easter, modeled after Jesus’ 40 days fasting in the desert, in which people create space in their lives for intentional prayer, repentance and being with God. It begins Ash Wednesday and ends Holy Saturday (the day before Easter). During Lent, people often enter into a season of fasting and increased spiritual disciplines in order to prepare for the joy of Easter.
Click the link below for a helpful introduction to Lent.
Click the link below for a helpful introduction to Lent.
Lent Resources
holy week @ dcv
Palm Sunday | March 29, 10:15 a.m. — Special Sunday morning service with palm branches, remembering when Jesus rode into Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna!"
Holy Monday through Maundy Thursday — Small groups will offer Holy Week activities and practices.
Good Friday | April 3, 7-8 p.m. — Join us for a Good Friday service and self-guided contemplative experience. There will be worship, art, prayer, and space for reflecting on the final hours of Jesus' life.
Easter Sunday & Easter Choir | April 5, 10:15 a.m. — He is risen! Let’s celebrate!
Holy Monday through Maundy Thursday — Small groups will offer Holy Week activities and practices.
Good Friday | April 3, 7-8 p.m. — Join us for a Good Friday service and self-guided contemplative experience. There will be worship, art, prayer, and space for reflecting on the final hours of Jesus' life.
Easter Sunday & Easter Choir | April 5, 10:15 a.m. — He is risen! Let’s celebrate!