They’ve counted the fighting men of Israel as they prepare to leave Mt. Sinai behind. Now it’s time to count the Levites and delineate their responsibilities at the Tabernacle. Sounds like a great set of chapters to skip over! What could Levitical instructions from several thousand years ago have to...
1…2…3… Some things are fun to count, other things not so much. As we open up to Numbers chapters 1 & 2 today, we encounter a census of the nation of Israel shortly after leaving Egypt behind. While it is not the most exciting time of counting, behind the numbers...
“These things happened to them… as examples for us”… but do we know what happened to them? That’s the question we need to wrestle with as we embark on a new series together exploring the Book of Numbers. By its title, it’s not the most exciting book and yet time...
Today on Easter we explore not only the empty tomb but also the full identity of Jesus. Who was and who is Jesus? How does His identity change your identity today?
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday where we not only reflect on welcoming Jesus into our lives but also challenge ourselves to surrender completely to His Lordship as He shapes us for His perfect plan.
Who is Jesus? Or… maybe more importantly, who did Jesus say He was? Did Jesus ever claim to be God or was He just a good teacher? This week, we look more closely at John 8 to see one (of many) moments where Jesus clearly and concisely shares His true...
Rules, rules, rules… we love our rules. But sometimes our rules become roadblocks to the freedom Jesus has for us. Today, we explore Matthew 12 as Jesus explains the difference between living for the rules and living for Him.
Is Jesus approachable? The gospel accounts – full of massive crowds and marvelous miracles – show us an amazing Jesus but one that, at times, might begin to feel too much like a celebrity to approach. Today, we look at three encounters through the book of John that reveal not...
Jesus has the power to heal. It’s what we see time and time again throughout the gospel accounts. But what does that mean for us today? Do you believe that Jesus still heals today?
All throughout the gospels, and specifically in the book of Mark, we see Jesus telling people to “remain silent” and “not tell anyone” about who He is or what He’s done for them. These moments seem odd if Jesus’ calling was to proclaim His identity as God’s promised Messiah. Why...