The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

Join us as we wrap up our series on the tale of three kings. There are moments when the mercy that God gives promotes injustice. How does God balance out giving mercy to people who perpetually do evil? Why does God allow and even forgive those who do wrong? Join us this weekend as we explore the unfairness of mercy.

So far we've looked at the lives of Saul and David. This week we'll explore the life of Ahab, who was recorded as the worst king in Israel, and yet how God showed him mercy.

Join us for part 2 of our 3-part series on the lives of 3 Kings of Israel. Explore with us the story of David and what it means that he was a man after God's own heart.

Nathan Brown, editor of Signs Publishing, will share a reflection on the importance of thinking about racism in the work of justice, aspects of the history of racism and some of what the Bible offers as a resource for antiracism in the world today.

The world is a mess. How do we praise and worship God in troubled times? How do we endure the pressures we face externally and internally? Explore with us how we can be a blessing in the suffering.

Join us as we explore the stories of Saul, David, and Ahab. These three kings had very different encounters with God. Their lives reveal valuable insights into the vast depths of grace and how grace can shape the direction of our lives.

Even positive changes can be daunting when we have been through so much uncertainty and transitions already. How can we face our future with courage and conviction? Explore with us the story of Joshua.

What are your general reactions to the idea of fasting? In mainstream Christianity, faith is often expressed as a celebration of life and love. However, faith is also about surrender and suffering. Fasting has been a significant spiritual practice in every major religion. This weekend we will revisit the purpose and power of fasting.

How does our relationship with God produce self-control in our lives? How can we keep in step with the Spirit so that we can resist temptations?

In a world where we applaud roasts over toasts and vengeance over forgiveness, is gentleness even possible? Explore with us a Spirit-produced gentleness that is not weak or passive.

A What does it mean to be faithful? How is God faithful to us and how can we produce this fruit of the Spirit?

A man named Malchus experienced the miracle of Jesus. Who was he? What happened? Find out how the love of God flows for His enemies.

What does it mean to be a good person? What does the Bible say about goodness?

We may not be able to travel far or do much outside of work and exercise these days, but it’s the little things that make a difference: sunshine, a good meal, an act of kindness. It’s also the little things that can make a big impact in our lives and in the lives of others. Explore with us the power of little things.

"Most people do not see things as they ARE; rather, they see things as THEY are." - Richard Rohr. How do we learn to see the way that God sees? Explore with us as we examine the story of the healing of the blind man in John 9.

You may be going through a storm right now and wondering, 'Where is God?' Find faith in the presence of God in the storm. Guest speaker Pastor Fraser Catton.

This weekend we explore where to find hope when times are difficult. Join us as we look at what the Bible says about perseverance.

Youtube is filled with examples of people posting random acts of kindness. Though the sacrifice is evident, the viewer has to watch an advertisement in order to watch the video. We live in a society where kindness is just as much about the giver as it is about the gift. Join us this Saturday as we explore what it means to live out Spirit-filled kindness.

Nicodemus was afraid of what people might think of him if they knew he was talking with Jesus. His reputation, his social position, and his careers were paramount priorities for him to protect and cultivate. But when Jesus died, Nicodemus risked all that to publicly declare himself a follower of Jesus. What made Nicodemus stand up for a dead man?

Peter, one of Jesus' closest followers, often let his fear dictate his actions. But as he journeyed with Jesus, he learned to live by faith. Find out how as we continue our series on the story of Jesus from various individuals' perspectives.

Patience and perseverance are often tied together. In the Bible, the two are separate ideas. Rather than developing resilience, patience is more of a surrender. When we learn to step into the role of being a patient, we will learn how to develop patience.

We live in a reward-for-effort world: study hard, get good marks. Work hard, get recognised. But that’s not how salvation works. Explore the concept of grace with us this Saturday as our guest speaker Pr Bruce Manners.

What was it like for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to watch her child grow up and fulfill God's will for His life, even to the cross? How did she learn to let go of her desire to control and protect her son and accept instead the Lordship of Jesus? Join us as We start a new series looking at the story of Jesus from various individuals' perspectives.

Our guest speaker Pastor Justin Bone explores with us the concept of the wilderness in the Bible and liminal spaces in our physical, emotional and spiritual lives.

The idea of peace is often used in the context of the absence of conflict. Peace in the Bible has a more positive resonance. It is a proactive virtue that informs how we are to live as followers of Jesus.