Tyler Velin
Tyler Velin has been on staff at Sovereign Hope since 2007 and an elder since 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). Tyler and Sarah were married in 2011 and have four children: Owen (2012), Addley (2015), Ellie (2017), and June (2019). Tyler's background is in campus ministry and he currently serves as the chaplain for the University of Montana football team.
Jesus challenges and commissions a new kind of community and leadership.
Scripture: Luke 20:45-21:4
As Jesus answers the final challenge of the religious officials before the cross we see the hope of the cross itself: resurrection life through the divine son.
Scripture: Luke 20:27-44
In Luke 20:19-26, Jesus encounters the second of three challenges to his nature and mission by addressing the intersection between God and governments.
Scripture: Luke 20:19-26
As Jesus confronts the first of three challenges from Jerusalem's religious leaders he exposes us to the problem of authority.
Scripture: Luke 20:1-19
Jesus' triumphal entry paints a clear picture of the reality and role of the Messiah.
Scripture: Luke 19:29-48
Jesus' parable of the minas highlights the center of faithful service.
Scripture: Luke 19:11-28
In Luke 18:31-43 we see two contrasting stories that reveal to us the identity of Jesus and the response of faith.
Scripture: Luke 18:31-43
Jesus helps us see the heart of legalism and the scandal of grace.
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
In Luke 17, Jesus begins his extended discourse on the seemingly upside-down realities of the kingdom of God.
Scripture: Luke 17:20-37
Jesus' healing of ten lepers shows us the reorienting power of mercy.
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19