Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast. The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to examine whether our religious activities truly reflect a Christ-like love for people. Set along the dangerous Wadi Kelt road between Jerusalem and Jericho, this teaching exposes a profound disconnect that can exist between claiming to love God and actually caring for those around us. We're called to be ambassadors of Christ, reflecting His love to a hurting world. This means seeing people through God's eyes, meeting physical and spiritual needs, and loving others even when it's inconvenient or costly. The command is clear: go and do the same.

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This powerful teaching takes us to the ancient ruins of Hazor, where a watchtower stands as a vivid reminder of our responsibility to one another as believers. Drawing from Ezekiel 33, we're confronted with the sobering role of the watchman—someone appointed to warn others of approaching danger. God tells Ezekiel that if he fails to warn the people of their sin, their blood will be on his hands. This same principle applies to us today within the church. We are called to be watchmen for one another, not out of judgment or superiority, but out of genuine love and concern.

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! What if the start of a new year isn't just about personal improvement, but about a radical reorientation toward others? This message takes us into Jeremiah 29, where God's people find themselves in Babylonian exile—stripped of everything familiar, living among their conquerors. Instead of calling them to wait passively or withdraw in bitterness, God gives a shocking command: seek the shalom of Babylon. Build houses, plant gardens, and actively pursue the welfare of the very city that destroyed their homeland.