3. Mose 19:34

How do you follow Jesus' example and radically welcome others? You will spend a few days working with this theme in this plan. What does the Bible say, what does the Master - Jesus - himself say, and how can you take concrete steps in "radical welcome"?

Sometimes life is dark and difficult, leading us to despair. You may wonder, " Why am I here? What’s the point? Why do bad things happen?" When life seems empty and futile, you need to know God understands and has a purpose for you. In this study, you will learn how pain can drive you to make significant changes that can lead to a life full of meaning and hope.

Jesus’ call for us to love our neighbours as ourselves includes people of other faiths, even if this puts us at risk of danger and shame. The Bible is clear that at times, the love of Christ may call us to suffer, even die for the sake of the gospel. Yet still we realize that our love should reach out to all people, including those scattered around the world.

BETWEEN BORDERS is a film based on the riveting true story of an Armenian family who faced persecution in the Soviet Union. The story shares a glimpse of the difficulties immigrants often face as they search for safety and peace. Through their involvement in a small church in Russia, they experience comfort, encouragement, and faith that God had a plan for their lives. This plan reveals ways we can help others in similar situations.