Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. Psalm 105:5-6 (NIV)

Seven feasts of Israel

Passover + Unleavened Bread

First fruits

Weeks

Trumpets

Day of Atonement

Booths

Remember God’s grace in fasting

Remember God’s goodness in feasting

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (NIV)

Elite athletes have learned that peak performance requires two things: brutal training that pushes the body to its limits, and intentional rest that allows for recovery. You can't do one without the other. As it turns out, that rhythm of suffering and renewal isn't just good sports science; it's wisdom built into creation by God himself.

In this opening message of our new Holy Habits series, we turn to Ecclesiastes 3 and the reminder that there's a time for everything. We are the sum of our habits, and the question is whether those habits are leading us toward life or away from it. As followers of Jesus, we're invited to live by the rhythms of grace, walking in step with the Spirit.

This week, we explore two of those rhythms. Fasting focuses us on God through suffering, intentionally setting something aside so as not to be noticed by others, but to connect with the Father in secret. Feasting focuses us on God through gratitude, celebrating his goodness through shared meals, good company, and joy. We need both. Fasting without feasting becomes a burden; feasting without fasting loses its meaning.

Whether you've never fasted before or you're looking to build new spiritual rhythms into your life, this message offers a practical and hope-filled place to start.

Scripture referenced: Ecclesiastes 3; Galatians 5:16; Matthew 6:16-18; Jude 12; 1 Peter 1:3; Revelation 19.

In this sermon, Aaron is closing out our Bloom series by looking at the different definitions of the word “love” from the original language of scripture. He focuses on “Agape” love and how we the church are to demonstrate that.

Bloom recap scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-7

Types of love:

• Eros = Romantic love
• Storge = Familial love
• Phileo = Brotherly love
• Agape = selfless, unwavering, unconditional, love of God

Biblical description of Agape:

• 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Example of Agape love: Jesus washes His disciples’ feet

Ultimate scripture for Agape love:

philadelphia = the love of brothers, brotherly love

God’s plan for your transformation is through a faith community

Go small

Go strong

• Godliness = eusebeia
• Good + Worship/devout/God-fearing
• Secular life
• Sacred life

Godliness is when every part of your life is sacred

What needs to be made pure for God in your life?