In this first part of her message, Pastor Michelle lays the foundation for why we struggle to approach faith with the awe and wonder of little children. She unpacks the “sandwich” structure of Matthew 9, where Jesus places the weight of His mission between two slices of religious criticism. Michelle reveals that sin is not a crime but a disease, a misalignment of our passions—and we are all in desperate need of the Great Physician. She explores the concept of “Zebeh,” the peace offering that restores both our vertical relationship with God and our horizontal relationships with one another. With keen insight, Michelle challenges us to “Go and Learn,” returning to the heart of Scripture when we have missed it entirely.
The Church That Carries The Presence Part 1
Jun 7, 2026 | by Michelle Harding | series: Life in the Spirit
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