When faith feels routine and showing up becomes difficult, we need reminders of why perseverance matters. Three key reasons motivate our continued commitment: Jesus showed up for us first, wrapping Himself in flesh and making a way through His sacrifice. The way to God is now open to everyone, anytime, anywhere, because the curtain separating us from His presence was torn. We can approach God boldly with assurance, not pretense, because He loves us as we are right now. Finally, community keeps us steady when life gets tough, helping us stay spiritually vibrant through encouragement and accountability.

5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/5-Day-Devotional_-Consider-Jesus_-Week-7_-Keep-Showing-Up.pdf

Small Group Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Discussion-Guide_-Consider-Jesus-Week-7.pdf

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”​- Rev. 5:11-13 [NIV]

Chapin Christian Community Church exists to help people connect with the saving love of Jesus, grow in full devotion to Him, and share His love with each other and the world.

The book of Hebrews reveals why following religious rules and trying to be good never seems to be enough. Through the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, who offered Abraham bread and wine as symbols of strength and life, we see a picture of what Jesus would later provide. Abraham's response wasn't obligation but gratitude - he gave ten percent of everything because he encountered the king of righteousness and peace. The law was never meant to make us perfect; it was meant to show us we need a Savior. Jesus offers something radically different from rule-following - complete transformation of the heart, not just behavior modification.

5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5-Day-Devotional_-Consider-Jesus_-Week-6.pdf

Small Group Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus-Week-6-Discussion-Guide.pdf