The Path to Passion

This message takes us on a journey through the week leading into Passion Week, revealing that the events leading up to the cross weren't just random, and Jesus didn't stumble into His destiny—He stepped into it with intentional purpose.

Before the cross was the climax, there was significant build-up.

Walking through Luke chapter 9 and beyond, we witness Jesus navigating moments of teaching, testing, and confrontation with the Pharisees while simultaneously preparing His disciples for what was to come.

The message challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we wandering aimlessly, or are we locked in on God's purpose like Jesus when He 'steadfastly set His face toward Jerusalem'? We learn that when purpose is clear, hesitation disappears.

This isn't just ancient history; many of us are living in our own 'week before' season, feeling pressure intensify as God prepares us to step into our calling. And that pressure we feel may not be opposition—it may be preparation.