 Jesus is going to teach one profound thing after another in the weeks to come. Life giving, gut wrenching, spirit challenging, mentally stimulating, life changing, in your face leading, disciple weeding... I could go on.
Our text for Sunday is Matthew 5:17-20. Jesus teaches in a Jewish context with a large mixed group of people that, "He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it." What did he say? First, it sounds like he claimed to have some super authority to be an expert on the law. Second, sounds kind of arrogant to also claim that YOU, meaning HIM, personally can fulfill the law. Third, the law (TORAH) is held in utmost honor, and who is Jesus to even comment on it or mess with its understanding.
The ironic thing about Jesus words is he doesn't say anything new about the Law itself. God's intention when giving the 10 commandments or any Old Testament law, from the beginning, was to write God's law on our hearts. Jesus goes on to affirm the Law of God in three ways in just a couple sentences. And then, lowers the boom, "Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven." WOW! Talk about an impossible saying... and that's the point... It's impossible!
In this irony, is Jesus point... The law of God is good, it is to be followed and obeyed. But its not about the outward life of obedience primarily - its about the obedience that springs from the 'inside-out.' (From the heart...) And in this, Jesus fulfills the law. More on that Sunday.
We tend to see rules, regulations and laws as restrictions leading to constrictions of freedom. But God's gracious boundaries (laws) are meant to increase freedom, not limit it. When it comes to law, we tend to be 'libertarian' or 'legalistic.' And Jesus provides, teaches, lives, and fulfills a third way to live with God's law.
Can't wait 'til Sunday, the Word of God (law) is "sweeter than honey and more precious than gold. By them your servant is warned and in keeping them there is great reward." (Psalm 19:10-11)
See you Sunday!
Pastor Mark
Check out this entry in Mark's weekly blog on the Crestview website, here!
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Church Cleanup Day: Saturday April 1st!
 Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 1 beginning at 9am. If there are any jobs/repairs that you feel need attention, please send your suggestions to office@crestviewchurch.org. This is a great oppportunity to spruce up the church and grounds before Easter celebration. Thank you, Debbie Ash
Journey 20/20 with the Christian Reformed Church!
We have been asked to participate in a denomination wide survey about ministry life at Crestview Church. We will be joining a large number of Christian Reformed Churches in providing critical data from which to plan future ministry direction in our denomination. What we need from you: YOUR PARTICIPATION! Click on the link: Our Journey 2020 survey (or http://crcna.org/survey) and simply follow the directions. We need 30 people to take the survey to make our impact count! The survey took me about 20-25 minutes to complete. THANK YOU! We are from Crestview Church #8410.
Save the Date! "Gig" on Friday, March 24, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
 On Friday evening March 24th, Syd, Mark, Deone, and Damaris are doing a gig at the Brewing Market in Lafayette. It will be a fun night to hang out, hopefully good music, and a fine night to invite your friends and neighbors. We will feature a mix of music covers from the Civil Wars, Mat Kearney, Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Roberta Flack, Switchfoot, Five for Fighting, Pierce Pettis, Mumford & Sons to name a few. Throw in an original song by Sydney Yapoujian too.
2770 Dagny Way, Ste 101
Lafayette, CO
This is the shopping complex on the NW corner of 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette.
We hope you can make it! View formal announcement here.
 Moab Men's Retreat, April 27-30th
Time to put in your reservation. For several years now, we gather in Moab with men from other churches throughout Colorado for a weekend of retreat. There are various activities available to engage in from hiking, biking (road and mountain), jeeping, climbing, cliff jumping (not really), with group gatherings for meals, talks and devotionals. Contact Pastor Mark to inform him of your interest in joining us for a men's retreat in Moab, UT or to inquire with further questions: 616-566-8201 or email Mark.
Here's a link for more details.
Check out Margaret's latest newsletter on the En-Gedi Children's Home, here.
Check out the Stryd's latest newsletter, here.
Notice: Second offering for the Kreigers on Sunday, March 19th.
Check out their latest newsletter, here.
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Message Schedule
3/19 Don't Abolish the Law, Fulfill It! Mt 5:17-20
3/26 Anger Mt 5:21-26
4/2 Lust Mt 5:27-30
Download Schedule
3/19 The Art of Conversation: Praying Eileen Christofferson, Eleanor Needy
3/26 No Download--Spring Break
4/2 No Download--Spring Break
Read more about Crestview's Sunday morning program on the Crestview website Sunday Morning page.
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Notice: Dwell and Teen Loft Sunday School classes are cancelled on 3/26 and 4/2 in observation of Boulder Valley School District spring break. Thank you!
Read more about the Crestview Children and Young Adult ministries and about the Director, Jackie Lamaire on the Crestview website.
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Save The Date
Sun 3/19 Second offering for the Krieger's
Fri 3/24 Night Out at Espresso Vino: Good music, Good food, Good friends, 6:30 pm
Fri 4/14 Good Friday Service 6:00 pm with All Souls Church at Crestview
Sun 4/16 Easter Worship 9:30 am with brunch and Community Egg Hunt
April 27-30 Men's Moab Retreat
Sat 5/20 City Clean Up/Work Project Day 'Operation Skunk Creek/Wellman Ditch?'
Sun 6/4 Bike to Church Day with Boulder 180/360 bike trail ride after service
Wed 6/14 Summer BBQ's begin on 2nd/4th Wednesday of June, July, and August
Sun 6/18-19 Freedom Tour stops at Crestview for an evening meal and a place to sleep.
Link to more details here.
June 23-25 Crestview's Camping Weekend at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Crestview happenings can be viewed on the Crestview website Calendar page.
Crestview events details can be viewed on the Crestview website Events page.
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We are a community of faith glorifying God, becoming like Christ, and building God's Kingdom. Because of God’s incredible love for us, we love one another deeply and share the hope we have in Jesus. By the Power of the Holy Spirit, we do this through: * Life-giving worship * Teaching God’s Word * Caring for one another * Serving our neighbors * Engaging our community * Sharing our resources.
To read more about the Christian Reformed Church and what we believe, please visit the Crestview website "What is Christian Reformed?" page.
Visit the Crestview website "Our Mission" page to read Crestview's mission statement in more detail.
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We look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!
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Crestview Church
3665 Madison Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 444-5780
Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
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