What if forgiveness isn’t just a nice idea, but the measure of how deeply we’ve actually understood grace? In Matthew 18:21–35, Jesus responds to Peter’s very reasonable question with a story that turns our math upside down, moving us from counting offenses to confronting the state of our hearts. This passage presses us to wrestle with an uncomfortable truth: the mercy we receive is meant to reshape the mercy we give. As we step into this teaching, we’ll explore why unforgiveness isn’t a small personal issue, how grace changes the way we hold power over others, and what it really means to live as people who have been forgiven much. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together. #visionchurch #visionbend #austinrobertson

What does heaven notice when we overlook the small, the wandering, or the difficult? In Matthew 18:10–20, Jesus reveals a God who fiercely protects the vulnerable, pursues the lost, and calls His people to take sin, reconciliation, and community seriously. This passage challenges our instincts to dismiss or avoid and invites us into a life shaped by humility, courageous love, and heaven backed authority. What if the way we treat the least and handle conflict actually echoes in eternity? NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together. #visionchurch #visionbend #austinrobertson

We all chase something. But when we chase the light of Christ, He leads us out of darkness and into the life we truly need.

What if the story of Jesus begins before creation itself? John 1:1–14 invites us to see Christ as the eternal Word, the source of all life and light, who steps into our darkness and becomes flesh to dwell among us. This passage sets the foundation for understanding who Jesus truly is and what it means for God to enter the human story. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together. #visionchurch #visionbend #austinrobertson