Jesus isn’t fooled by appearances—He sees what’s really in us. That’s why He rejected
the false religion in the temple; they had turned worship into an enterprise. Jesus is
looking for true worshipers—those who love the light, not those who pretend to love it
while running to the darkness.

As you can imagine, people weren’t quite sure what to do with Jesus. Even John
appears confident here, though later we see he had questions as well. In this passage,
we see a pattern that still holds true today: an invitation that leads to realization and
revelation—and ultimately demands a response. The question we all have to answer is
this: will we follow or not?

In the opening lines of the Gospel of John, we’re introduced—almost poetically—to
Jesus: who He is, why He came, and how we’re meant to respond. From beginning to
end, John is helping us see these realities clearly so that we may believe and find life in
His name.

Jesus is Risen! Jesus died on that cross for our sins and He rose from the dead 3 days later! He requires a decision. There is no 3rd option. You either accept His free gift of forgiveness and follow Him as your Lord and Savior or you stand in opposition with Him. As we see with the two thieves on the crosses next to Him. One choice to mock and scoff at Him and the other believed and accepted. Both were in the same position, one received everlasting life and the other death. Which one will yo choose?

Jesus entered Jerusalem not as a conquering king but as a humble servant, riding on a donkey not a glorious stallion.
What type of leader are we looking for these days? What sort of leader do we need?
“Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous… yet humble…” (Zech. 9:9b, NLT).
People were looking for a Messiah... John 12:12-13, NLT
Jesus was looking for a proper entrance... John 12:14-15, NLT
People were looking for answers.... John 12:16-19, NLT
What are you looking for during the Holy Week (aka Passion Week) leading up to Easter?
Our Heavenly Father is looking to keep his covenant promises....
Jesus is looking for those who will worship him....
Our community is looking for someone to lead....
Our community is looking for people committed to become the church....

Canvas is People Becoming the Church— we want those who don’t know Jesus to discover Him and those who do know Him to grow in becoming more like Him. Together, we seek to worship God, grow in faith, connect in community, serve our world, and share the gospel. We believe that Jesus is the eternal difference-maker. He is the giver of life, the healer of brokenness, and the lover of every soul. Our lives, like a canvas, can get pretty messy. God wants to take our mess and turn it into a masterpiece.

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT

Ruth 4:13–22 brings the story of hope to its fulfillment as God turns promise into
provision. What began with emptiness ends with fullness, as Naomi holds a child and
the future of redemption is secured. This passage reminds us that what God promises,
He always provides—sometimes in ways larger and longer than we can imagine. The
story of Ruth ends with a child named Obed, but it points us forward to a Savior named
Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s redeeming promises.

Redemption moves from promise to action when someone willingly steps forward to

restore what was lost and provide lasting hope. True redemption is never hidden,

cheap, or partial—it is costly, public, and complete. This moment gives us a glimpse of

the greater redemption God would one day accomplish through Jesus.