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John 19:25-30
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to her, “Woman, here is your Son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
Additional Scripture References: Philippians 2:8, Galatians 3:13, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:22, Deuteronomy 21:23
Today, we wear crosses as jewelry—but in Jesus’ time, no one would dream of doing that. Back then, the cross was a symbol of pain, shame, and public humiliation. It was Rome’s way of saying, “This is what happens when you cross us.” And yet, God flipped the script. What was a symbol of pain and defeat became a symbol of victory, and the very thing He used to save the world. The cross wasn’t just a bitter end to a good man’s life—it was the plan all along. This object of pain became the ultimate symbol of hope — the crux of our faith. In Latin, the word crux means “cross” or “crucial.” Nothing is more crucial to our faith than the cross. Without the cross, Christianity is just another self-help program. Without the cross, we have good teachings but no transformation. Without the cross, we are still guilty, still condemned, still in our sin.
We owed a debt we couldn’t pay, so Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe
For the wages of sin are death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
From the very beginning, God has shown us that sin has a cost and that cost is death. Throughout the Old Testament, we see a system of animal sacrifices put in place to temporarily cover sin and restore the relationship between God and His people. Whether it was the lamb in Exodus or the bull and scapegoat in Leviticus, the shedding of blood was always required. But those sacrifices were never meant to be permanent. They were a shadow of something greater to come; a perfect, once-for-all sacrifice. That’s where Jesus steps in. Jesus didn’t just offer a lamb. He became the Lamb.
He didn’t bring a sacrifice. He was the sacrifice. On the cross, Jesus absorbed the full weight of our sin. He took the punishment we deserved which was death and exchanged it for the gift we could never earn which is life.
When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He wasn’t surrendering — He was sealing the victory. In Greek, He said “Tetelestai”, meaning paid in full. But what exactly did He finish? He finished the sacrifice for sin. He fulfilled every prophecy and law and defeated death. He closed the gap between God and man. What had separated us: sin, shame, guilt, was nailed to the cross. There’s no more striving for forgiveness, no more performance for approval. The cross was the full payment, the final word, and the open door back to the Father.
Salvation isn’t something you earn; it’s something Jesus already paid for. Too often, we live like there’s still a balance due. Like we have to perform or prove we’re worthy of God’s love. But the cross says otherwise. When Jesus declared, “It is finished”; He wasn’t giving up. He was stamping your receipt: Paid in full. No outstanding charges. No spiritual debt. The price was settled in blood. Think about it: when you’ve paid for something, the receipt proves it’s yours. You don’t go back and pay again. You rest in what’s already been done. The same is true with salvation. The cross is your receipt. You don’t have to strive. You don’t have to question your worth. Jesus already settled it — fully, finally, forever.
The cross doesn’t just save us, it sends us. When you realize what Jesus has done, you can’t keep it to yourself. “It is finished” isn’t just a statement, it’s your story. This week, take a step of boldness: share what Jesus has done in your life. Whether it’s a conversation, an invite, or a post, someone needs to hear the debt has been paid and freedom is available.
Jesus, thank You for doing what I never could. You didn’t just die for me, you finished it for me. I’m grateful I don’t have to strive to be loved or earn my way into your presence. Help me live like I believe it’s really done.
When Jesus had received the drink, he said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. - John 19:30
God, sometimes I carry things You already paid for. I replay mistakes, feel guilt, or question if I’m enough. But You said, “it is finished.” So I release the shame, the weight, the lies and I receive your grace again today.
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. - Romans 8:1
Heavenly Father, I admit, I’ve been trying too hard to prove myself. Help me stop running in circles trying to earn what You already gave. Teach me to rest in what You finished. I don’t want to just believe it, I want to live like it’s true.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…not by works, so that no one can boast - Ephesians 2:8-9
God, this is too good to keep to myself. If you really paid it all, then I want others to know. Put someone on my heart this week, someone I can invite to church or share this truth with. Let my life speak of Your finished work.
How, then, can they call on the one who they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? - Romans 10:14
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VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
To RSVP, click here.
There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
Juan 19:25-30 Cerca de la cruz de Jesús estaban su madre, la hermana de su madre, María esposa de Cleofás, y María Magdalena. Cuando Jesús vio a su madre allí, y al discípulo a quien él amaba de pie cerca, le dijo a ella: "Mujer, aquí está tu hijo", y al discípulo: "Aquí está tu madre." Desde ese momento, este discípulo la llevó a su casa. Más tarde, sabiendo que ya todo había terminado, y para que se cumpliera la Escritura, Jesús dijo: "Tengo sed." Había allí una jarra de vinagre, así que mojaron una esponja en ella, la pusieron en una vara de hisopo, y la llevaron a los labios de Jesús. Cuando recibió la bebida, Jesús dijo: "Todo está cumplido." Con eso, inclinó la cabeza y entregó su espíritu.
Referencias bíblicas adicionales: Filipenses 2:8, Gálatas 3:13, Romanos 6:23, Hebreos 9:22, Deuteronomio 21:23
Hoy, llevamos cruces como joyas, pero en los tiempos de Jesús, nadie hubiera soñado con hacer eso. En aquel entonces, la cruz era un símbolo de dolor, vergüenza y humillación pública. Era la manera de Roma de decir: "Esto es lo que sucede cuando te enfrentas a nosotros". Sin embargo, Dios cambió el guión. Lo que era un símbolo de dolor y derrota se convirtió en un símbolo de victoria, y el mismo artículo que usó para salvar al mundo. La cruz no fue simplemente un amargo final para la vida de un buen hombre: fue el plan desde el principio. Este objeto de dolor se convirtió en el símbolo de esperanza por excelencia — el quid de nuestra fe. En latín, la palabra crux significa "cruz" o "crucial". Nada es más crucial para nuestra fe que la cruz. Sin la cruz, el cristianismo es solo otro programa de autoayuda. Sin la cruz, tenemos buenas enseñanzas sin transformación. Sin la cruz, todavía somos culpables, todavía estamos condenados, todavía estamos en nuestro pecado.
Teníamos una deuda que no podíamos pagar, por lo tanto, Jesús pagó una deuda que no tenía.
Porque la paga del pecado es muerte, pero el regalo de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor. Romanos 6:23
Desde el principio, Dios nos ha mostrado que el pecado tiene un costo y ese costo es la muerte. A lo largo del Antiguo Testamento, vemos un sistema de sacrificios de animales establecido para cubrir temporalmente el pecado y restaurar la relación entre Dios y su pueblo. Ya sea el cordero pascual en Éxodo o el toro y el chivo expiatorio en Levítico, siempre se requería el derramamiento de sangre. Pero esos sacrificios nunca fueron permanentes. Eran una sombra de algo más grande que vendría: un sacrificio perfecto una vez y para siempre. Ahí es donde interviene Jesús. Jesús no ofreció un cordero. Él se convirtió en el Cordero sacrificial. No trajo un sacrificio. Él fue el sacrificio. En la cruz, Jesús cargó todo el peso de nuestro pecado. Tomó el castigo que merecíamos, que era la muerte, y lo cambió por el regalo que nunca podríamos ganarnos, que es la vida.
Cuando Jesús declaró, "Todo está cumplido", no se estaba rindiendo — estaba sellando la victoria. En griego, dijo: "Tetelestai", que significa pagado en su totalidad. Pero, ¿qué exactamente había terminado? Terminó el sacrificio por el pecado. Cumplió cada profecía y ley y derrotó a la muerte. Cerró la brecha entre Dios y el hombre. Lo que nos había separado: pecado, vergüenza, culpa, fue clavado en la cruz. Ya no hay más esfuerzo por el perdón, no más actuación por aprobación. La cruz fue el pago completo, la palabra final, y la puerta abierta de regreso al Padre.
La salvación no es algo que te ganas; es algo por lo que Jesús ya pagó. Demasiado a menudo, vivimos como si todavía hubiera un saldo pendiente. Como si tuviéramos que actuar o demostrar que somos dignos del amor de Dios. Pero la cruz dice lo contrario. Cuando Jesús declaró, "Todo está cumplido"; no se estaba dando por vencido. Estaba sellando tu recibo: Pagado en su totalidad. No hay cargos pendientes. No hay deuda espiritual. El precio fue liquidado en sangre. Piénsalo: cuando has pagado por algo, el recibo prueba que es tuyo. No vuelves y pagas de nuevo. Descansas en lo que ya se ha hecho. Lo mismo ocurre con la salvación. La cruz es tu recibo. No tienes que esforzarte. No tienes que cuestionar tu valía. Jesús ya lo resolvió — completamente, definitivamente, para siempre.
La cruz no solo nos salva, nos envía. Cuando te das cuenta de lo que Jesús ha hecho, no puedes guardarlo para ti mismo. "Todo está cumplido" no es solo una declaración, es tu historia. Esta semana, da un paso de valentía: comparte lo que Jesús ha hecho en tu vida. Ya sea una conversación, una invitación o una publicación, alguien necesita escuchar que la deuda ha sido pagada y la libertad está disponible.
Jesús, gracias por hacer lo que yo nunca podría. No solo moriste por mí, lo terminaste por mí. Estoy agradecido de no tener que esforzarme por ser amado o ganar mi camino a tu presencia. Ayúdame a vivir como si realmente estuviera hecho.
Cuando Jesús había recibido la bebida, dijo: ‘Todo está cumplido’. Con eso, inclinó la cabeza y entregó su espíritu. - Juan 19:30
Dios, a veces llevo cosas que ya pagaste. Repito errores, siento culpa o cuestiono si soy suficiente. Pero Tú dijiste, "Todo está cumplido." Así que me libero de la vergüenza, el peso, las mentiras y recibo tu gracia de nuevo hoy.
Por lo tanto, ahora no hay condenación para los que están en Cristo Jesús. - Romanos 8:1
Padre Celestial, admito, he estado intentando demasiado probar mi valía. Ayúdame a dejar de correr en círculos tratando de ganar lo que ya diste. Enséñame a descansar en lo que terminaste. No quiero solo creerlo, quiero vivir como si fuera cierto.
Porque por gracia han sido salvados, a través de la fe… no por obras, para que nadie pueda jactarse - Efesios 2:8-9
Dios, esto es demasiado bueno para guardármelo. Si realmente lo pagaste todo, entonces quiero que otros lo sepan. Pon a alguien en mi corazón esta semana, alguien a quien pueda invitar a la iglesia o compartir esta verdad. Que mi vida hable de Tu obra terminada.
¿Cómo, entonces, pueden llamar al que no han creído? ¿Y cómo pueden creer en aquel de quien no han oído? - Romanos 10:14
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Record Head CountNuestro equipo de Crews está planeando el encuentro Crew Catch Up y nos encantaría invitar a sus building blocks. Rellena este formulario antes del 13 de febrero para que podamos prepararnos mejor.
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Haz clic aquí para el Crew Update Form.
¿Estás interesado en dirigir un crew? Haz clic aquí para llenar una solicitud para ser líder de crew en SZN 2
VOUS High Nite es una noche para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria para conocer amigos, adorar y encontrar a Dios. Se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 2 de abril en VOUS SoMi y VOUS Miami Gardens a las 7PM.
Para confirmar tu asistencia, haz clic aquí.
También habrá un Hangout para Padres de VOUS High. Esta será una oportunidad para aprender más sobre VOUS High, tener una cena y conocer a otros padres en nuestra comunidad.
Para confirmar tu asistencia al Hangout para Padres, haz clic aquí.
Lugar: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi Cuándo: Sábado, 2 de abril
Dirección: VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143 Las puertas abren a las 7PM.
¿Buscas un lugar para crecer en liderazgo, comunidad y cultura? ¡Únete a nosotros en el día de presentación de VOUS College el 3 de abril para obtener más información sobre las ofertas de programas, conectarte con estudiantes y comenzar tu camino para ayudar a cumplir la Gran Comisión!
RSVP ahora en vouscollege.com/preview
Dónde: VOUS Miami Gardens
Cuándo: Thursday, April 3rd
Dirección: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
El Lanzamiento de Huevos de Pascua es un día lleno de diversión familiar, incluyendo comida, juegos, entretenimiento y el favorito de la multitud: un lanzamiento de huevos desde un helicóptero con huevos llenos de golosinas y premios.
Para más información sobre el Lanzamiento de Huevos de Pascua, haz clic aquí.
Si estás interesado en servir, haz clic aquí.
Lugar: Charles Hadley Park
Día: Sábado, 19 de abril
Dirección: 1350 NW 50th St Miami, FL 33142
Únete a nosotros para la Pascua en VOUS mientras celebramos el poder de la cruz. Este es un fin de semana para toda la familia. Elige un horario de servicio e invita a un amigo: hay lugar para ti.
VOUS SoMi 8:45AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM
VOUS City 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM
VOUS Miami Gardens 8:45AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 6:00PM
VOUS Design District 8:45AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 6:00PM
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
Después de cada servicio u online vouschurch.com/growthtrack
John 19:25-30
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Additional Scripture References: Philippians 2:8, Galatians 3:13, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:22, Deuteronomy 21:23
Today, we wear crosses as jewelry—but in Jesus’ time, no one would dream of doing that. Back then, the cross was a symbol of pain, shame, and public humiliation. It was Rome’s way of saying, “This is what happens when you cross us.” And yet, God flipped the script. What was a symbol of pain and defeat became a symbol of victory, and the very thing He used to save the world. The cross wasn’t just a bitter end to a good man’s life—it was the plan all along. This object of pain became the ultimate symbol of hope — the crux of our faith. In Latin, the word crux means “cross” or “crucial.” Nothing is more crucial to our faith than the cross. Without the cross, Christianity is just another self-help program. Without the cross, we have good teachings but no transformation. Without the cross, we are still guilty, still condemned, still in our sin.
We owed a debt we couldn’t pay, so Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe
For the wages of sin are death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
From the very beginning, God has shown us that sin has a cost and that cost is death. Throughout the Old Testament, we see a system of animal sacrifices put in place to temporarily cover sin and restore the relationship between God and His people. Whether it was the lamb in Exodus or the bull and scapegoat in Leviticus, the shedding of blood was always required. But those sacrifices were never meant to be permanent. They were a shadow of something greater to come; a perfect, once-for-all sacrifice. That’s where Jesus steps in. Jesus didn’t just offer a lamb. He became the Lamb.
He didn’t bring a sacrifice. He was the sacrifice. On the cross, Jesus absorbed the full weight of our sin. He took the punishment we deserved which was death and exchanged it for the gift we could never earn which is life.
When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He wasn’t surrendering — He was sealing the victory. In Greek, He said “Tetelestai”, meaning paid in full. But what exactly did He finish? He finished the sacrifice for sin. He fulfilled every prophecy and law and defeated death. He closed the gap between God and man. What had separated us: sin, shame, guilt, was nailed to the cross. There’s no more striving for forgiveness, no more performance for approval. The cross was the full payment, the final word, and the open door back to the Father.
Salvation isn’t something you earn; it’s something Jesus already paid for. Too often, we live like there’s still a balance due. Like we have to perform or prove we’re worthy of God’s love. But the cross says otherwise. When Jesus declared, “It is finished”; He wasn’t giving up. He was stamping your receipt: Paid in full. No outstanding charges. No spiritual debt. The price was settled in blood. Think about it: when you’ve paid for something, the receipt proves it’s yours. You don’t go back and pay again. You rest in what’s already been done. The same is true with salvation. The cross is your receipt. You don’t have to strive. You don’t have to question your worth. Jesus already settled it — fully, finally, forever.
The cross doesn’t just save us, it sends us. When you realize what Jesus has done, you can’t keep it to yourself. “It is finished” isn’t just a statement, it’s your story. This week, take a step of boldness: share what Jesus has done in your life. Whether it’s a conversation, an invite, or a post, someone needs to hear the debt has been paid and freedom is available.
Please make sure to submit your head count immediately after crew!
Record Head CountVOUS High Nite is happening next Wednesday, April 2nd at VOUS SoMi & VOUS Miami Gardens! Doors open at 7PM.
There's going to be worship, a word, food, games and more!
RSVP and invite a friend. We can't wait to see you!
Our 3rd annual VOUS High Camp is taking place Tuesday, July 22nd- Friday, July 25th, 2025!
There's going to be full meal services, charter buses, sessions, field activities, merch and more.
All of this will be at a new location, Eckerd College in St. Petersberg, Florida!
NOTE: When you buy a VOUS High Camp ticket, you also get a FREE VOUS High x VOUSCon ticket!
Sit with us for service at VOUS High UpFront this Sunday!
We hangout and then go into service and sit UpFront in a reserved section just for VOUS High.
Let's take over and make it the best service!
VOUS SoMi & VOUS City | 5:30PM
VOUS Miami Gardens | 10:00AM
No RSVP needed, just come hang!
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
John 19:25-30
“Junto à cruz de Jesus, estavam a sua mãe; a irmã dela, Maria, esposa de Clopas; e Maria Madalena. Quando Jesus viu a sua mãe ali e, junto dela, o discípulo a quem ele amava, disse à sua mãe: ― Mulher, aí está o seu filho. Depois, disse ao discípulo: ― Aí está a sua mãe. Daquela hora em diante, o discípulo a recebeu em sua casa. Depois disso, por Jesus saber que tudo estava concluído e para que a Escritura se cumprisse, disse: ― Tenho sede. Estava ali uma vasilha cheia de vinagre. Então, embeberam uma esponja nele, colocaram a esponja na ponta de um caniço de hissopo e a ergueram até os lábios de Jesus. Tendo‑o provado, Jesus disse: ― Está consumado! Com isso, curvou a cabeça e entregou o espírito.”
Referências Adicionais: Filipenses 2:8, Gálatas 3:13, Romanos 6:23, Hebreus 9:22, Deuteronômio 21:23
Hoje, usamos a cruz como pingente em joias — mas na época de Jesus, ninguém sonharia em fazer isso. Naquela época, a cruz era um símbolo de dor, vergonha e humilhação pública. Era a maneira de Roma dizer: "É isso que acontece quando você nos contraria". E, no entanto, Deus inverteu o roteiro. O que era um símbolo de dor e derrota se tornou um símbolo de vitória, e a própria coisa que Ele usou para salvar o mundo. A cruz não foi apenas um fim amargo para a vida de um bom homem — era o plano o tempo todo. Este objeto de dor se tornou o símbolo máximo de esperança — o ponto crucial da nossa fé. Em latim, a palavra crux significa "cruz" ou "crucial". Nada é mais crucial para a nossa fé do que a cruz. Sem a cruz, o cristianismo é apenas mais um programa de autoajuda. Sem a cruz, temos bons ensinamentos, mas nenhuma transformação. Sem a cruz, ainda somos culpados, ainda condenados, ainda em nosso pecado.
“Tínhamos uma dívida que não podíamos pagar, então Jesus pagou uma dívida que Ele não tinha.”
“Porque o salário do pecado é a morte, mas o dom gratuito de Deus é a vida eterna em Cristo Jesus, o nosso Senhor.” Romanos 6:23
Por toda a Bíblia, Deus pinta um quadro de sacrifício por meio do sangue. Em Êxodo 12:3, Deus ordenou à comunidade de Israel que sacrificasse um cordeiro para cada família, pegasse um pouco do sangue e marcasse os batentes das portas como uma forma de proteção e obediência. Em Levítico 16, Arão teve que trazer um touro como sacrifício de sangue expiando a si mesmo e sua família, e um bode expiatório para o povo de Israel e seus pecados. Mas Jesus mudou tudo. Ele não fez apenas um único sacrifício, ele derramou seu sangue de uma vez por todas, pagando nossa dívida integralmente. Ele foi o cordeiro sacrificial, esticado, espancado e crucificado, para que andássemos livres, sem culpa ou vergonha.
Quando Jesus declarou, "está consumado", não foi um sinal de alívio, foi um grito de vitória. Em grego, Ele disse "Tetelestai", que significa pago integralmente. Mas o que exatamente Ele concluiu? Ele concluiu o sacrifício pelo pecado. Ele cumpriu todas as profecias e leis e derrotou a morte. Ele fechou a lacuna entre Deus e o homem. O que nos separou: pecado, vergonha, culpa, foi pregado na cruz. Não há mais luta por perdão, não há mais desempenho por aprovação. A cruz foi o pagamento integral, a palavra final e a porta aberta de volta ao Pai.
A salvação não é algo que alcançamos — é algo que recebemos. Muitas vezes, achamos que temos que alcançar a Deus. Mas a verdade é que Deus já nos alcançou. Por meio de Jesus, a lacuna entre o céu e a terra foi fechada. A cruz fez o que nunca poderíamos. Pense na Criação de Adão — a mão de Adão mal se levantou e a mão de Deus já estava estendida. Essa é a imagem da graça. Enquanto lutamos para agarrar, Jesus agarra. Seu aperto é mais forte do que nosso alcance. O trabalho está concluído. Tetelestai. Agora, a questão não é: você pode ser salvo? É: você receberá? Você confiará? Você viverá nele? O convite está aberto. O trabalho está feito. O que você fará com isso?
A cruz não era só para você, ela foi feita para fluir através de você. Quando você percebe o que Jesus fez, você não pode guardar para si mesmo. "Está consumado" não é apenas uma declaração, é a sua história. Esta semana, dê um passo de ousadia: compartilhe o que Jesus fez em sua vida. Seja uma conversa, um convite ou uma postagem, alguém precisa ouvir que a dívida foi paga e a liberdade está disponível.
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Contact your Crew Coach ASAP. Don't try to solve these things alone. As always, follow up with the individual. We want them toknow that they are not on this journey alone. If emergency, contact 911.
A parking option (lot, street parking, etc.), an indoor alternative if you select an outdoor space and it rains, make sure the location is a place that can accommodate a large group. Also, consider the noise level. Finally, the goal is to partner with the location that you have Crew. Go in, introduce yourself and let them you that you plan to meet at their location two times a month.
Start by giving them a little responsibility and see what they do with it. Most times, people who attend your crew are waiting for an opportunity to be involved & lead. Delegate different parts of the night and continue to give them more responsibility. Examples are: ice breaker, scripture, main idea, discussion point one and question one, discussion point two and question two, summary, call to action, prayer & praise.
We want to do our best to ensure that we aren't changing locations in the middle of the SZN, however things come up that are beyond our control. If your location closes down mid season, talk to your Crew Coach right away and work with them to find a solution for the remainder of the SZN.
We won't have answers to every question, whether life questions or Bible questions, that we're asked but what we can always do is encourage people in what they're going through. Crew Coaches are also a great resource that you should utilize when moments such as these come up.
We won't have answers to every question, whether life questions or Bible questions, that we're asked but what we can always do is encourage people in what they're going through. Crew Coaches are also a great resource that you should utilize when moments such as these come up.
If an individual is on time and consistent you can start delegating roles to them during crew and begin having conversations with them around being part of your building blocks. Don't wait for the "perfect leader" to walk into your Crew. The truth is, your Crew will flow better and be more enjoyable for everyone if multiple people are involved in leading and organizing the night. Deciding on which role is the best fit should based on their personality and leadership skills.
An overview of your night, who led which parts of the night, guest contact info -- you should always write "ADD TO ROSTER" above the peoples names who you'd like added to your roster. If out of town guests or people from attend other crews join your crew you can still add their contact info but clearly state that they won't be added to roster. Always add first and last names for prayer requests and praise reports. A SWOT at the end of your summary will be helpful for you to continue improving your Crew each week.
Prepare in advance and arrive early! If you're speaking 30% of the time and others are speaking 70% of the time you're on your way to building a healthy Crew. Delegate roles and let the Building Blocks in your Crew know in advance what role they will help with that night so they can arrive prepared. Send out your Crew invite and work with your co-leads to individually text everyone on your roster and personally invite them out. Another great way to know if you're on your way to building a healthy Crew is if you have yourBuilding Blocks in place.
Crew is all about building relationships! Get to know each other, find out their story! Invest time into them by asking hard questions. Help connect dots for them by talking about the Growth Track, water baptism, serving and Crew.
We want to consistently be raising up leaders. Before the SZN begins, it should be your goal to have all your building blocks in place. In the event that you don't, continue to search out people who can support you in a building block role. You can even work with your previous Crew Leaders to see if there's anyone who can transition with you and also ask other people who aren't leading in their current Crew. Remember, it's not the job of a Crew Coach to find your building blocks!
Yes! We want to make sure that we are honoring other Crew Leaders when doing this. If an individual is not holding a Building Block role in another Crew, work with your Crew Coach and the other person's Crew Leader in facilitating this conversation. We want to make sure the other person's Crew Leader is aware of what's going on.
Part of your role as a Crew leader is building up those around you. Allow your Building Blocks to learn and grow. Give them and other consistent leaders in your Crew opportunities to lead in multiple areas of Crew, including in leading the discussion.
In moments that the conversation gets off topic, step in and redirect the conversation back on topic.
SZN 01 — 2025
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