“There is a theory" quipped Douglas Adams, the science fiction author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, "which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Adams' satire, aside, it may seem like the search for significance in one's life is a lot like chasing after a ping pong ball with oven mits on.
But Jesus never put it that way. Jesus had the rare ability to state definitively what the purpose of life was and how to go about it. He said so himself: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." Simply audacious statement, don't you think? Unless you happened to be the Son of God who raised from the dead. Then, it's just simply true.
Wrapping up his thoughts on Raising the Bar, Rick and Sean discuss the final message he gave on March 28. Make sure you check the link below to watch it.
If you're catching this after April 4th, we pray you had a wonderful day of wonder and worship, as you ponder the enormity and consequence of the Resurrection of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God.
