Adam Sigman - 4/12/26

This message takes us on a journey from ancient Jerusalem to the foot of the cross, exploring what it truly means to encounter good news. Beginning with Isaiah 52, we discover a city in ruins, God's people in captivity, yet a watchman sees something extraordinary on the horizon: a messenger bringing good news of peace and salvation. But this isn't just any good news—it's THE good news. Fast forward 700 years, and we see this prophecy fulfilled in the most unexpected way: not through military victory, but through a carpenter from Nazareth who would become the ultimate messenger and the message itself. Jesus didn't just bring good news; He IS the good news. The Greek word 'euangelion'—gospel—connects these moments across centuries, reminding us that God's plan of redemption was always in motion. What makes this particularly compelling is the invitation extended to each of us: we're called to be both listeners and messengers. As listeners, we must truly hear with ears willing to understand, to dance when the wedding song plays, to respond to the love being offered. As messengers, we carry the sacred responsibility of sharing this transformative truth with a world desperate for hope. The beauty lies in knowing we don't go alone—God goes before us and guards us from behind, allowing us to move forward without hurry, clothed in peace that surpasses understanding.