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citychapel.nycCity Chapel exists to see and spread the full measure of the Spirit empowered renewal promised by Jesus that brings personal conversion & deep-life transformation, wholehearted community, social justice, and cultural beauty to New York City and Northern Jersey, and through here, the world.

  1. APR 26

    Matthew 13.10-17 - Divine Bids // Receive - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions In Matthew 13:10–17, Jesus speaks in parables, not to obscure truth, but to reveal something deeper: that the kingdom of God is not merely information to grasp, but a reality to receive. His stories draw a line between hearing and truly perceiving, between listening and actually responding. And so the question shifts from What is Jesus saying? to How are we responding? Parables become what we might call divine bids—God’s ongoing invitations for attention, trust, and nearness. Yet Jesus is honest that not everyone perceives them, not because God is silent, but because hearts can grow dull, distracted, or resistant over time.  The goal is never distance but healing: “turn and I would heal them.” The kingdom is revealed to those willing to respond, to let their guard down, and to bring their real condition before Jesus. What we carry—confusion, weariness, inconsistency, even resistance—is not a barrier to Him, but exactly what He is willing to meet. And in that meeting, the invitation remains simple and steady: to turn, to receive, and to find that He is already willing to restore what we bring.

    31 min

  2. APR 19

    2 Samuel 22 - Give Him Your Life // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We often want our stories to end with clear victories, but in 2 Samuel 22, David ends his life with a song. After all the highs and failures, he looks back and realizes that even in the promised land, life still felt like a wilderness. Yet it was in that very place that he encountered God most deeply. The wilderness was not wasted. It became the place where David discovered God as his rock, his refuge, and his deliverer—not in theory, but in lived experience. Under pressure and uncertainty, he came to know God not just as powerful, but as personal—both a warrior who fights for him and a gentle presence who sustains him. In that same place, God was also forming something in David. What looked like weakness—surrounding himself with the distressed and overlooked—became the foundation of a people and a calling. The wilderness was not just where David survived; it was where his identity and purpose were shaped. This song reminds us that the wilderness is not the absence of God, but often the place where we see Him most clearly. It is where we learn that we are not the foundation of our own lives—and that we need a rock to run to. The invitation is simple: give Him your wilderness. Instead of escaping or resisting it, run to God within it. Because what feels like chaos may actually be the place where He becomes most real, most present, and most transformative in your life.

    32 min

  3. APR 13

    2 Samuel 11 - Give Him Your Greatest Failures // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We often want to hide our failures, minimize them, or move past them quickly. But in 2 Samuel 11–12, David’s story forces us to face a hard truth: even the best can fall, and when they do, the consequences are real. His failure is not a single moment, but a spiral—neglect, desire, action, and destruction—showing how sin grows when it is left unaddressed. Sin is not just about guilt or labels; it is about truth. It names the deep misalignment in us that leads to brokenness in our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. And unless it is named honestly, it cannot be healed. Yet the story does not end in failure. God sees, and God speaks. Through confrontation, David is brought to repentance—not just regret over consequences, but an awareness of his need for God. And this is where everything shifts. What David longs for most is not the removal of consequences, but the restoration of God’s presence. More than a repaired life, he wants a restored relationship. He realizes that even if everything else falls apart, having God is enough. The invitation is to give God your greatest failures. Not to hide them, but to bring them into the light. To allow Him to reveal what is broken and to trust that what He offers—His presence, His grace, and real transformation—is better than anything we could hold onto.

    39 min

  4. APR 5

    1 Corinthians 15 - Why does the Resurrection matter? // Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions At the center of the Christian faith is one defining reality: the resurrection of Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes it clear that everything hangs on this. If Jesus did not rise, then faith is empty, sin remains, and death still has the final word. But if He has been raised, then everything changes. The resurrection is not an optional belief—it is the foundation. It forces a response. We cannot simply admire Jesus as a teacher; if He truly rose, then His claims are true and His authority is absolute. The good news of the gospel is not just that Jesus lived well, but that He conquered death itself. This is also deeply personal. The resurrection is not just something to believe about—it is something to experience. Jesus is not distant; He is alive and present. The same power that raised Him from the dead is at work, bringing spiritually dead people to life even now. Through His death and resurrection, we are given a new identity. We are not just forgiven—we are made alive and brought into relationship with God as His sons and daughters. This is not something we earn, but something we receive. The invitation is to live in that reality. To see ourselves no longer defined by sin or death, but by the life Jesus has given us. If the resurrection is true, then death is not the end, and our lives are not meaningless. It becomes both our foundation and our future—calling us to live fully alive to God.

    28 min

  5. MAR 29

    2 Samuel 7 - Give Him Your Capacity for Wonder // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions Over time, life can quietly form cynicism in us—lowering our expectations and dulling our sense of awe. But in 2 Samuel 7, David shows us a different way: a life marked by wonder. At rest and established as king, he begins to ask a deeper question: What is God worth? His desire to build God a house flows from a heart that wants to align everything—his ambition, resources, and purpose—with the greatness of God. Yet God interrupts his plan. Instead of receiving from David, He reminds him that He has always been present and at work—and then makes a greater promise: “I will build you a house.” In that moment, David realizes he is not starting from nothing; he is already standing in the goodness and grace of God. What he offers is small compared to what God gives. You cannot outgive God. This revelation shifts David from striving to wonder. He sits before the Lord in awe, recognizing that everything he has is a gift. His response is worship—declaring God’s greatness and trusting His promises for the future, especially the promise of steadfast love that will never depart. The invitation is to live in that same wonder. To move from control to trust, from striving to receiving. To align our lives with God’s worth and “take the trade”—offering our small, imperfect lives and receiving His overwhelming grace in return. When we do, cynicism begins to lose its grip, and joy is restored.

    37 min

  6. MAR 22

    2 Samuel 6 - Give Him Your Every-thing, Even to the Point of Looking Foolish // Access - David Park

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We often give parts of our lives to God, while holding other parts back—guarded by fear, pride, or the need to appear in control. In 2 Samuel 6, David shows us a different response. As the presence of God returns, he celebrates with everything he has—dancing freely, even to the point of looking foolish. His joy is not about appearances, but about the reality that God is with him. This raises the deeper question: why would anyone live with that kind of surrender? Because of a promise—I will be with you. If God is truly present and personally involved, then He is worth everything. David’s response flows from that certainty. Yet many of us hesitate. Like Michal, we filter our response through dignity, expectations, and fear of what others might think. Sometimes we hold back because of how we were formed. Other times, because we’ve been hurt. The invitation is to close the gap between what we believe and how we live. Giving God everything begins with recognizing His presence and honestly facing what holds us back. As we bring our fear, control, and pain to Him—often in the context of community—we begin to trust again.

    30 min

  7. MAR 15

    2 Samuel 1 - Give Him Your Tears // Access - Jean Park

    Slides Full Summary and Discussion Questions We all carry grief, disappointment, and pain—but many of us have learned to hide our tears. We equate composure with strength and emotion with weakness. Yet unexpressed grief does not disappear; it goes underground. In 2 Samuel 1, Scripture invites us into a different way: lament—the act of honestly bringing our pain before God. Tears are truth tellers. They reveal the gap between what is and what should be, exposing the deeper longings and losses within us. Rather than suppressing them, lament teaches us to turn toward God, name what is wrong, ask for His help, and anchor ourselves in trust. It is not a shortcut to praise, but a pathway through pain. David models this when he grieves Saul’s death. Instead of hardening his heart or numbing his sorrow, he weeps, fasts, and even writes a song to give voice to his grief. He shows us that expressing pain is not weakness—it is a way of staying tender before God. This is grounded in the heart of God Himself. Jesus weeps. He does not rush past sorrow but enters into it, revealing a God who is present in our pain. Because of Him, we can bring our tears honestly, knowing they are seen and valued. The invitation is simple: give God your tears. What feels like loss in the moment becomes, in His hands, something more. Scripture promises that those who sow in tears will reap with joy. God does not waste our grief—He uses it to soften our hearts, draw us closer, and ultimately transform sorrow into something beautiful.

    22 min

  8. MAR 9

    1 Samuel 24 - Give Him Your Enemies // Access - Jeremiah Lepasana

    Full Summary and Discussion Questions We will all face moments when someone brings real pain into our lives. The question is not whether we will be hurt, but what we will do with that hurt. In 1 Samuel 24, David finds himself living in the wilderness, pursued by Saul, the very king he once served. When the opportunity for revenge finally appears, David chooses a different path. Instead of taking justice into his own hands, David relinquishes revenge, remembers that Saul ultimately belongs to God, and entrusts judgment to the Lord. He refuses to define Saul only by his wrongdoing and even seeks the flourishing of the one who has caused him suffering. This kind of forgiveness is costly. Releasing revenge does not erase the pain or deny the wrong that was done. It means trusting that God sees and will ultimately make things right. In doing so, we step out of the cycle of bitterness and into deeper dependence on Him. Ultimately, this story points beyond David to Jesus. While we are called to forgive like David, we often resemble Saul—careless, foolish, and capable of harm. Yet Jesus, the greater King, bears the cost of forgiveness Himself. When we give God our enemies and entrust our wounds to Him, we discover something deeper than justice alone: the nearness of God, the life of His family, and the adventure of His kingdom.

    35 min
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