Gift of Life What kind of gift gets passed from one person to another, and what kind of gift is picked just for you? This week at Navigation Church, Pastor David explores The Gift of Life by comparing Adam’s White Elephant legacy of sin and death with Jesus’ intentional, personal gift of grace and righteousness. Preaching from Romans 5 and Matthew 16, we see how every Old Testament covenant pointed toward a better promise—and how Jesus, standing at the gates of Hades, declared that the realm of death couldn’t hold its ground against His advancing Kingdom. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to life—something deeper, more personal, more powerful—this message will challenge and inspire you. Romans 5 & Matthew 16 Discussion topics What’s the best (or worst) White Elephant gift you’ve ever received? What made it memorable? What does this passage reveal about the legacy of Adam vs. the gift from Christ? How do you personally relate to the idea that death “reigned” until Jesus came? How does the comparison between a White Elephant gift and a Secret Santa help you understand the difference between the old covenants and the new covenant in Jesus? Have you ever felt like you were living under a “White Elephant” mindset spiritually—carrying brokenness or shame not meant for you? How can you begin to fully receive and walk in the “gift of life” Jesus offers? What’s one way you can be a gift to someone this week—through encouragement, generosity, or prayer? Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next
