Best Adam Avery Abigail Carroll And Jordan Otruba Podcasts (2025)

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The Lord's Prayer - Lead Us Not Into Testing 31:07

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Lead Us Not Into Testing When God tests us, it is for our good, revealing where we are placing our trust and giving us an opportunity to experience God's faithfulness. In this sermon, Abby explores the difference between testing and temptation, shares about a wilderness experience in her life, and offers three pieces of good news for those being te…

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The Lord's Prayer - Forgive Us 29:16

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This week, we continue our journey through the Lord's Prayer with a closer look at Jesus' invitation to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."By Jordan Otruba

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The Lord's Prayer - Our Daily Bread 24:00

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Give Us This Day, Our Daily Bread In a consumer society, we’re groomed to “grab it before it’s gone,” but in the Kingdom of God, we receive what God has for us as a gift. In this sermon, Abby unpacks three words from this line and shares a story about how God has been teaching her the difference between grabbing and receiving. ----more---- Discussi…

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The Lord's Prayer - Your Will Be Done 24:02

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This week, we continue our journey through the Lord's Prayer with a closer look at the petition, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."By Jordan Otruba

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The Lord's Prayer - Your Kingdom Come 21:55

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This week, Jordan continues our journey through The Lord's Prayer with a deeper look at what we're really praying and hoping for when we pray, "Your Kingdom Come." ----more---- Discussion Questions What line or phrase from the Lord’s Prayer stands out to you today? Why do you think that line or phrase stands out? “We are not referring to a place wh…

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The Lord's Prayer - Hallowed Be Your Name 25:10

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God’s name: what is it, and how do we “hallow” it? In this sermon, Abby explores the mystery and gift of God’s name as first revealed to Moses and then, more fully, through Jesus. She offers practical ways we can be hallowing his name in our lives and points us to a time when his name will be more fully revealed. ----more---- Discussion Questions R…

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3 Things We Learn About God from The Lord's Prayer 19:28

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This week, Jordan shares three things we can learn about God from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. ----more---- Discussion Questions: Read Matthew 6:7-13 Have you ever heard or prayed the Lord’s prayer before? If so, what was that like for you? Does it seem familiar or foreign to you? Jesus shares The Lord’s Prayer in the middle (of the middle, of t…

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Installation Service - August 24th 13:42

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As we mark Adam’s last Sunday as Church at the Well’s lead pastor and welcome Jordan and Abby into their new roles as co-lead pastors, Adam explores an instructive picture from the Book of Numbers: Aaron’s budding staff, a reminder that leadership in God’s kingdom is not grasped for but received, and that flourishing and new life ultimately come fr…

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Praying In, By, & For Creation 25:13

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What does prayer have to do with creation? In this sermon, Abby explores three ways we can pray in light of creation, drawing from examples in Scripture and sharing stories of how God has met and ministered to her in and through nature.By Abigail Carroll

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Summer Sabbath - Week Six 21:14

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This week, we explore how God invites us to both community and solitude as part of Sabbath.By Jordan Otruba

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Summer Sabbath - Week Five 11:19

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Finding Rest in Jesus In between commands against stealing, idolatry, and others, the Sabbath command might seem oddly out of place in the Ten Commandments. But what if it's there for a reason? This week, Adam continues our Summer Sabbath series by considering God's invitation to something deeper than a "day off" - an invitation to the true rest of…

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Summer Sabbath - Week Three 21:54

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Three Obstacles to Practicing Sabbath Rest just doesn’t just happen; we have to choose to take it. In this sermon, Abby considers three common obstacles that hinder us from practicing Sabbath and invites us to see Sabbath not as something to master or accomplish, but as a gift to receive and enjoy as we are able. ------------------------- Discussio…

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Summer Sabbath - Week Two 15:09

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Keeping sabbath is an act of resistance. In this sermon, Jordan explores three lies of identity (we are what we do, we are what we have, and we are what others say about us) and how practicing sabbath helps us to resist these lies and lean into the truth that we are God's beloved. -------------------- Discussion Questions: Have you ever had a reall…

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Summer Sabbath - Week One 14:08

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When we practice Sabbath, we’re not just taking a break from work, we’re returning to the heart of God’s design for relationships and renewal. This week, Adam kicks off our Summer Sabbath series by offering three ways to look at Sabbath and reminding us that when we Sabbath, we’re rehearsing for the Kingdom of God.…

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You've Heard It Said - God Helps Those Who Help Themselves 28:18

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How does the popular mantra, “God helps those who help themselves,” square with Scripture? And since it’s not actually found in the Bible, where does this mantra come from? In the sermon, Abby gives a brief history of this saying, shares a story from her own life, and offers three things we can learn from Daniel about God’s will when it comes to ou…

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You've Heard It Said - Jesus Take The Wheel 24:19

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Many of us have heard the advice (or the song) that we ought to let "Jesus Take The Wheel." This week, Jordan continues our series, "You've Heard It Said," with a closer look at this common phrase. Together, we explore how faith and personal responsibility can work together, and what it really means to trust God with our lives.…

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You've Heard It Said - Follow Your Heart 31:24

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Follow Your Heart In movies, songs, and well-meaning conversations, we hear the phrase, “Follow your heart.” Is this advice in line with the Bible? In this sermon, Adam offers five helpful “runway lights” to keep us on track with God’s will as we discern the path forward in our lives. Hint—one of them involves our hearts.…

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You've Heard It Said - More Than You Can Handle 25:05

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Ever heard someone say, "God won't give you more than you can handle"? It sounds good, but it might not be the whole story. In fact, Scripture is full of stories about people who faced more than they could bear. This week, Jordan explores how we might adjust this common phrase in light of what God does give us - his grace, his presence, and his Spi…

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You've Heard It Said - Three Ways God Lets Us Down, and Why We Can Still Trust Him 26:39

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Three Ways God Lets Us Down, and Why We Can Still Trust Him “God will never let me down,” we sing, but if we’re honest with ourselves, many of us have felt let down by God. In this sermon Abby explores disappointment, how God uses falling as part of our formation, and Jesus’s invitation to a downwardly mobile life.…

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Echoes of Easter - Eutychus 20:18

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The story of Eutychus is a powerful reminder that Jesus meets us in our exhaustion and offers true rest and renewal. This week, Adam continues our "Echoes of Easter" series with a look at Eutychus' story and an encouragement to welcome Jesus into our own weariness.By Adam Avery

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Echoes of Easter - The Widow of Nain 26:23

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When Jesus encounters a widow whose son has died, his compassion leads to a surprising twist in her life trajectory. In this sermon, Jordan takes us into the details of this the story, revealing Jesus’s heart and showing that God is in the business of turning endings into new beginnings.By Jordan Otruba

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Echoes of Easter - Jesus Heals Peter's Shame 28:31

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Following Jesus’s death and resurrection; it seemed there was no way forward for Peter but backward—a return to fishing. Was he stuck in the shame of having denied his friend and Lord? In this sermon, Abby explores the dynamics of shame through Peter’s story and offers a way toward healing.By Abigail Carroll

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Echoes of Easter - Tabitha 29:16

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Jordan kicks off our sermon series, Echoes of Resurrection, investigating what we can learn from Tabitha’s story. He offers observations about lament, legacy, and living with the end in mind, challenging us to trust that when we come to the end of the story, God is on the other side.By Jordan Otruba

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Easter Sunday (2025) 23:31

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In raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus revealed important lessons about God’s timing, the nature of death, and the centrality of community in the life of the believer. This Easter, Adam explores Lazarus’s story as an instructive signpost pointing to Jesus’s ultimate victory over sin and the grave.By Adam Avery

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Witnesses - The Crowd 29:28

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This Palm Sunday, Jordan takes us into Mark 11:1-10 to explore the “crowd” as a character in Jesus’ story. From shouts of “Hosanna!” to cries of “Crucify!” within days, Jordan reflects on how their shifting perceptions mirror our own struggles to understand what God is up to. Listen as we consider the “shout” of our lives and behold the Savior who …

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Lent Audio Meditation - Honoring Christ's Death 12:52

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Crucified between two criminals, scoffed at by soldiers and religious officials, mourned by close friends (women from Galilee) who witnessed his last breath--Jesus gave his life. In this Lenten audio meditation, we honor Jesus's death by entering the story of his last hours and allowing our hearts to lament, trusting that God will meet us in our la…

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Witnesses - The Two Men Crucified with Jesus 29:06

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The two men Crucified alongside Jesus responded to him very differently: one with close-hearted anger and cynicism, the other with humble, honest openness. What can we learn from their respective responses, and what can we learn from Jesus' responses to them that can help us navigate our own hardships in a broken world?…

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Lent Audio Meditation - Jesus and Pilate 14:25

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In this audio meditation, we step into the scene of Jesus's trial to consider Pilate's conundrum, observe how Jesus and Pilate hold power differently, and make ourselves available to where the Lord would meet us and encourage us in the details. ----more---- This Lent, join us as we bear witness to Jesus's Passion through the eyes of those who were …

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Witnesses - Pilate 26:42

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This week, Jordan continues our "Witnesses" series with a look at Jesus through the eyes of Pontius Pilate. Through his eyes, we can trace a progression - from seeing Jesus as an inconvenience to recognizing him as a man who was who he said he was. Pilate's internal struggles mirror some of our own internal conflicts, yet even in Pilate's failures …

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Lent Audio Meditation - Jesus's Arrest 11:25

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In this audio meditation, we see Jesus approached by Judas and a contingent of Roman soldiers. A dramatic scene unfolds in which Jesus reveals both his power and humility. What was surprising or instructive to the disciples in these moments? What is surprising or instructive to us? ----more---- This Lent, join us as we bear witness to Jesus's Passi…

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Witnesses - When Crisis Comes 25:36

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What does Jesus give himself to in moments of crisis? This week, we visit the Garden of Gethsemane through the eyes of Peter, James, and John as they watch Jesus turn to people, place, and prayer in his time of great grief and distress.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Lent Audio Meditation - Gethsemane 9:12

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In this audio meditation, we meet Jesus and the disciples on the Mount of Olives and bear witness to the hours leading to his night-time arrest. What was it like for the disciples to watch Jesus pray in anguish, and what was it like for Jesus when his friends could no longer manage to stay awake to pray with him? How might God’s grace meet us in th…

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Witnesses - Mirrors 27:32

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What do we do with a mirror that reflects to us the truth of who we really are? Do we destroy the mirror? Avoid it? Or do we behold the mirror and all that it reveals? This week, Jordan focuses our attention on the ways Judas experienced Jesus to be such a mirror, and invites us to consider the ways that we might be tempted to respond to Jesus in t…

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Lent Audio Meditation - The Last Supper 9:45

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In this audio meditation, we approach the table as Jesus and the disciples share their last meal together before his arrest. What might it have been like for the disciples witnessing the Lord prophesy his imminent betrayal, then break bread and share it as a picture of his body about to be broken? What gift of encouragement might this scene hold fo…

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Witnesses - Peter's Mistake 26:51

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At Jesus’s arrest, Peter swings his sword to defend his rabbi, but Jesus rebukes him. What has gone wrong? This week, Abby draws us in to Peter’s story, explores the theme of discernment, and invites us to consider where God’s grace is waiting for us at the intersection of Peter’s story and our own.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Lent Audio Meditation - Jesus Enters Jerusalem 9:12

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In this audio meditation, we consider Jesus's entry to Jerusalem and the behind-the-scenes work of acquiring a donkey. What were these moments like for the disciples? What about for the crowds? What do you notice about Jesus as you slow down with the details and enter the story? ----more---- This Lent, join us as we bear witness to Jesus's Passion …

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February 23, 2025 - Seasons 22:40

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In this week's podcast, Adam reflects on the many seasons of life (from the book of Ecclesiastes). Then, Adam shares about the exciting season ahead in his life and in the life of Church at the Well.By Adam Avery

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Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear - Week Six 29:51

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Listening in Community We know of the listening relationship Jesus has with the Father. We know that Jesus exists in listening community. But what does that mean for us, and for our community? This week, Jordan continues our series, "Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear," with a few ways Jesus uses community to shape our hearing.…

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Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear - Week Five 30:02

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Listening is Giving When Jesus healed the woman who had bled for twelve years, he stopped to listen to her story. As we seek to become more like Jesus, what role does listening play in living a Kingdom life? What can we draw from this story about how to listen well to others as a sign of God’s love?By Abigail Carroll

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Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear - Week Four 28:10

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What does a "listening life" look like in a world that seems determined to minimize margin in our lives? This week, Jordan continues our series, "Everyone Who Has Ears, Let Them Hear," with a look at three marks of a listening life from the book of Matthew.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear - Week Three 25:32

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This week, Adam continues our series, "Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear," with a reflection on hearing the voice of God.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Everyone Who Has Ears Let Them Hear - Week One 26:00

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Jesus's Listening Relationship with the Father Listening is key to our relationship with God, but how do we listen well? In this sermon, Abby looks at three snapshots from Jesus’s life and explores his listening relationship with the Father, inviting us to follow Jesus's example.By Abigail Carroll

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End of the Year Examen 12:15

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How has God provided for you in the past year? What do you long for in the coming year? In this New Year's meditation, Abby leads us in a guided prayer of examen, where we reflect on the past year and prepare our hearts for what the year ahead holds, all the while seeking to notice God's grace in our lives.…

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - Christmastide 15:07

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The Christmas story teaches us that making room in our lives for Jesus doesn’t guarantee a comfortable journey, but the hope we have in Jesus can carry us through any hardship that comes our way. This week, we look at the stories of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 - two people who modeled this truth.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - Christmas Eve 18:28

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Merry Christmas! Hear the good news - God is with you, and is nearer than you know!By Adam Avery

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - The Hospitality of God 32:53

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Hospitality is at the heart of who God is, and it's on full display in the Christmas story. In this sermon, Abby explores three moments of God's hospitality in John's account of the incarnation and invites us to receive his hospitality this Christmas with the heart of a child.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - The Visitation 28:22

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When God invites Mary to live a miraculous story of faith, he does not invite her to live it alone. What might that say about God? On this third week of Advent, Jordan explores this question and more with a reflection on Mary and Elizabeth's interaction in Luke 1:35-45.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - Making Room for God 27:51

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When Mary said “yes” to the angel Gabriel, she was saying “yes” to making room in her life for God. In this sermon, Abby explores a biblical understanding of hospitality, shares some stories of hospitality, and invites us to discern where and how God might be asking us to make room for him and others.…

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Preparing The Way - an Intro to Advent 27:18

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After a brief hiatus (due to Table Church Sunday and some other technical difficulties), we're back! This week, Jordan re-introduces us to the Advent season with a look at John the Baptist's life from Luke chapter 3.By Adam Avery, Abigail Carroll, and Jordan Otruba

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The Bread and the Cup - Week Three 23:06

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When Jesus gave thanks at the last supper, he set an example for us. This week, we explore communion as Eucharist--the Thanksgiving table--by looking back to Old Testament thanksgiving practices that can help us better understand the significance of the Last supper and more fully enter into the celebration of communion.…