Mark unpacked for us the profound need for help that is intrinsic to our human experience, a need that is beautifully illustrated in the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This event, often celebrated as Palm Sunday, is a powerful reminder of the people's cry for salvation, encapsulated in the word "Hosanna," which means "save us." This cry for help is not just a historical event but a timeless expression of our deepest needs and desires. We all seek help in various forms, whether it's for physical needs, emotional support, or spiritual guidance. The people of Jerusalem recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of their long-awaited hope, the King who came to save them, as prophesied in Psalm 118 and Zechariah.

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Mike continued our journey through Colossians, and we arrived at a pivotal point where Paul addresses our conduct, attitudes, and motivations as Christians. The essence of this passage is not about striving harder or merely avoiding sin to please God. Instead, it is about understanding our identity in Christ and allowing that understanding to transform our lives. Paul reminds us that we have died to our old selves and are now hidden with Christ in God. This new identity calls us to put to death our earthly nature, characterised by immorality, impurity, and greed, and to rid ourselves of anger, malice, and deceit. These are remnants of our old life, and they no longer define us.

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Andy challenged us to consider that setting our minds on things above, rather than earthly matters, is a call to focus on the essence of our faith—Jesus Christ. The real issue isn't the rules themselves but our relationship with them. Rules can be beneficial, pointing us to Christ, but they can also be dangerous when they become the focus rather than the means to an end. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, warns against adding extra practices to the gospel, emphasizing that Jesus is sufficient for salvation.

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