From Pastor Juan
In Luke 20:20-39, the religious leaders question Jesus to try and entrap him. Their aim is to find something they can hold against Jesus to hand him over to the Roman authorities. Jesus answers their questions and silences them.
We love Jesus, so we would never attack him in the ways the religious leaders did, but are there some ways we question Jesus – his love for us, his authority over us, his plans for us?
In Luke 20:41-44, Jesus responds to the religious authority with a question of his own: “If the Messiah is David’s son, why does David call him his LORD?” Jesus’s point is that he is something more than just a descendant of David; he is the LORD, David’s LORD. And as David’s LORD, he is also the LORD of the religious authorities.
We have received Jesus as King and LORD, but are there some ways we refuse to submit to his Lordship or are there some areas of our lives that we refuse to surrender to him?
After correcting his accusers in Luke 20:45-44, Jesus condemns his accusers and commends the faithful widow (Luke 20:45-21:5). Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and points to the poor widow who gave all she had as an example of those who are worthy of the kingdom and resurrection – not because of what she gave but because of her love for the Lord.
Jesus wants us to look at the hypocrisy of the religious leaders side by side with the humble dependence of the poor widow so we may ask ourselves, Do I look more like the hypocritical leaders or more like the humble and dependent widow?
As those who have welcomed Jesus as King and LORD, we are to render unto Jesus all that is due him. So, let us submit wholeheartedly to Jesus.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org
Volunteering in the Children’s Ministry
Volunteering in the children’s ministry is a great way to know others at High Pointe and to serve parents. Reach out to Erin Wyman for specific details and to get started on our child protecting screening steps.
Life at High Pointe
Want to know what’s happening at High Pointe? Check out our weekly announcements and upcoming events to stay informed and connected with the life of our church!
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
November 8 | Luke 21:5-38 | When Will These Things Be? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 15 | Luke 21:39-65 | The Last Supper Jesus on Trial | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 22 | Miguel Núñez
November 29 | Luke 22:66-23:25 | Jesus on Trial | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 6 | Luke 23:26-56 | Jesus Crucified and Buried | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 13 | Luke 24:1-12 | Jesus Raised from the Dead | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 20 | Luke 13:13-53 | Sending Out and Ascension | Pastor Juan Sanchez
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: The Pillar Network
We are happy to be a part of the Pillar Network of Churches. The Pillar Network is a community of SBC and International Baptist Churches that are doctrinally aligned, missionally driven, and committed to equipping, planting, and revitalizing churches, TOGETHER.
Pillar Churches share the following DNA: (1) Gospel Proclamation, (2) Biblical Authority, (3) Live Exposition (not videotaped or streamed sermons), (4) Elder-Led, (5) Confessionally Baptist, (6) Kingdom Minded.
Together with other Pillar Network Churches, we are planting other churches like Emmaus Church in Georgetown. To learn more, visit The Pillar Network online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
