This week we look at contrasts. How did the Israelites cry out before their exodus? How did they cry out after? As God worked, and revealed Himself, how did they begin to understand God? How have we changed our perspective? What have we been freed from? What can we celebrate, now that God has delivered […]
Tag: old testament
Watch With Me
We look this week at how God revealed himself through the plagues in Egypt, and finally through the crossing of the Red Sea. We see how Israel goes from crying out, to crying out to the Lord, to finally fearing Him. Israel is freed from Egypt’s system. Do we still rely on the World’s system, […]
The Finger of God
Sermon passage: Exodus 6:6-9 When Moses is sent to free Israel, he asks who he should say has sent him. God wanted His people and all of Egypt to know who He was, by experience. God called Israel to commit to him, and away from the idols of their life. Are we ready, and willing […]
God Heard Their Cry
This week we look at the story of the Israelites in Egypt. What is it the Israelites experienced in Egypt? What did they believe? What did God want from them? What do we depend on? What do we think will satisfy, provide, or fulfill us? […]
Join the Story
When we see a play, the setting, backdrop, and details add understanding to the story. What background, and settings do we need to know to better understand scripture? How is it we view the world, and in contrast how did the writers of scripture view it? Who did they write to, and what were the […]
An Unlikely Answer
This week we look at both Elijah, and John the baptist. We look at both prophets’ time of glory, then their time of questioning. What is it these men said? What is it they expected? How did God answer them? […]
The Heart of God: Finishing Well
Sermon text: 2 Samuel 21-1 Kings 2 This week we look at the final days of David’s reign. What can we learn from David’s legacy? […]
The Heart of God: Coming Around Again
Sermon text: 2 Samuel 15-20 This week we look at the time of King David’s exile, and then his return. What can we learn from this time in David’s life? […]
The Heart of God: Highs and Lows
Sermon text: 2 Samuel 8-12 This week we look at both the best moments, and the greatest mistakes in David’s reign. […]
The Heart of God: The Covenant
Sermon text: 2 Samuel 7 This week we look at David’s plan to build the temple, and God’s covenant with him. […]