Grace For A New Beginning | Matt Palmero

Theme: Grace for a New Beginning

Matt Palmero explored the idea that God’s grace often works in the midst of darkness and chaos, using Scripture as a guide. He emphasized that the Bible can be understood on multiple levels—literal, allegorical, and mystical—and that the “new beginning” God offers often comes unexpectedly during life’s difficult or confusing times. Using examples from Genesis, Job, and Holy Week, he illustrated that God is present in the dark times, working for our ultimate good, even when we can’t see it.

Key points include:

Darkness and disorder are part of life, but God is at work even there.

The first day of creation shows light emerging from darkness, symbolizing clarity and understanding coming from confusion.

Holy Week reminds us that God’s greatest work (the resurrection) came after a period of despair.

Faith means trusting God’s grace even when we don’t understand the situation.

Life’s new beginnings are often hidden in hardship, and spiritual growth comes from recognizing God’s work in those moments.

Bottom line: God’s grace is active in the chaos and darkness, and the “new beginning” comes as He transforms our circumstances in ways we often cannot yet see.