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The people of God find themselves in the wilderness, wholly dependant on the Lord for their daily bread. He provides through manna and quail and, in the process, reminds the people (and His people today) that one day in seven has been set aside to Him. The people are no longer slaves in Egypt and they are reminded, through gracious provision, that …
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In the second half of Ephesians 2 Paul turns to consider how our common share in God’s riches through Christ tells us how we relate to one another in one body. In this rich paragraph he demolishes any other notion of lasting unity, showing how an eternal unity between believers has been forged through the cross. An important message to consider in …
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Matthew 11:1–19 Disappointment is no stranger to the Christian life, and sometimes, at the root, we find ourselves disappointed when what we expected from the Lord is not what comes to pass. This morning we take a look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:1–19, generated by John the Baptist’s disappointment and confusion. Join us as we are challenged once…
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Join us as we consider Moses’ song in Exodus 15 and the beginning of the journey from the Red Sea to Mount Sinai. As we zoom out from the passage we also consider how the Old Testament consistently borrows elements of a pagan worldview—only to subvert them and portray the Lord’s power and dominion. We also venture into a description of the latter h…
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In this captivating Sunday School session, we consider the dramatic narrative of Exodus 13:17 – 14, where the Israelites, having left Egypt, begin their journey to the Promised Land. We discuss the significance of the pillars of cloud and fire that accompany the Israelites. They are meant to remind us of an earlier covenant and the faithfulness of …
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As Paul draws the first chapter of his letter to a close he names the things for which he prays. Full of thankfulness for the Ephesians, he prays above all that they might grow: in grace, in knowledge, in understanding of all that God has done for them in Christ. And in the face of all that might frighten and trouble them he reminds them of Christ’…
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Matthew 10:26–33 One of the most frequently repeated commands in the Bible is, “Do not fear.” Here in the midst of instructions with frightening aspects Jesus pauses to give us four reasons not to fear our persecutors: (1) what is hidden will be revealed; (2) they can only kill the body; (3) you are of more value than sparrows; and (4) Jesus will a…
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Join us in our consideration of Exodus 12:1–13:16, as we delve into one of the most pivotal moments in the Book of Exodus. We discuss the Passover as both an act of judgement and of deliverance, entirely resetting the Hebrew calendar. Whether you're familiar with this text or discovering it for the first time, this Sunday School lesson offers insig…
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Hail. Locusts. Supernatural darkness. The plagues continue. As the Lord systematically smashes every idol the Egyptians have manufactured for themselves, the Egyptians themselves begin to fear the word of the Lord. And though every encounter with Pharaoh reads like “second verse, same as the first,” yet the fear of the Lord finds a home even among …
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Exodus 8:1–9:12 | The next five plagues. Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. God’s power and glory are displayed. The magicians of Egypt are confounded, never able to counter and now no longer able even to mimic. And the Lord begins to make a distinction between the Israelites and the people of Egypt. Where will it go from here? And how will the people of…
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Predestination. Adoption. Redemption. Forgiveness. Grace. Praise. Join us as we continue to make our way through a paragraph full of wonder, as Paul speaks of our salvation in Christ and cannot help but spill over into doxology. How do we draw comfort and encouragement now from the knowledge that we are chosen in Christ? How does the adoption Paul …
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Exodus 7. Moses and Aaron are sent to Pharaoh again, with the reminder that he will not respond favorably, but the Lord will harden his heart so that he may multiply signs and wonders against Egypt and deliver his people by a mighty hand. And yet, as the audience with Pharaoh gives way to the first plague, the Lord attacks the lifeblood of Egypt—th…
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Moses has spoken to Pharaoh, and much to his chagrin, it went terribly—just as the Lord told him beforehand. Now as the Lord responds to Moses and the people’s complaint, he anchors his promise of redemption in history by pointing to his covenant with their forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And as Moses steps back from describing how God addr…
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Continuing in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians we next consider 1:3–4. Only two verses, and yet there is so much to say! Paul seems to lose the thread of his own thought as he piles on reason upon reason upon reason through the paragraph for why we should bless God (verses 3–14 comprise a single sentence in Greek). As he begins to unpack every spirit…
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In this sermon, Pastor Tony delves into Matthew 8:28–34, exploring the themes of "Opened Doors and Closed Hearts." Listen as he unpacks Christ's encounter with the demon-possessed men in the region of the Gadarenes. **Gospel Power:** Pastor Tony begins by examining the extraordinary power of the Gospel as demonstrated in this account and elsewhere.…
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In this sermon, Pastor Tony delves into Matthew 8:23–27, where Jesus calms the storm. Join us as we explore, our need for rescue, our help, and our response. **Our Need (vv. 23–24):** The disciples' dire situation, particularly their vulnerability and desperation, highlight the universal human experience and our innate need for rescue. **Our Help (…
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Why does Jesus actively discourage would-be followers? Two encounters give Jesus the opportunity to bring clarity. Following him is costly. Join us as we consider the humility, the rejection, and the paradox of following Jesus. He is at once both the suffering servant of Isaiah and the Son of Man of Daniel 7. What will you do with the challenge he …
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What if Jesus doesn’t heal me? As Matthew continues to narrate Jesus’ healing ministry we see him again heal by touch and by word, yet Matthew peels back the curtain and sets it in the context of Jesus’ larger mission. As he does so we find that Jesus everywhere transcends what we expect, so that even when he does not deliver us from this light and…
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Join us as we continue to explore the catechism’s exposition of the work of Christ. Moving on from the three offices of Prophet, Priest, and King, we next consider his estate of humiliation, its extent, and the powerful comfort we may draw from considering its detail. At the end we briefly introduce Christ’s exaltation, but will continue to develop…
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How does the centurion’s faith relate to the promise to Abraham? How does Jesus use it to challenge a presuming crowd? And how do we see Jesus’ power on display in this encounter? Join us as we consider the second in a series of healing miracles that follow the Sermon on the Mount, and search your hearts in light of Jesus’ words in this passage.…
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How does an encounter between Jesus and a leper portray for us the wonder of the gospel? Join us as we examine this brief encounter that displays the depths of ruin and sin, the breadth of Jesus’ love, and the heights of the gospel’s power! And whenever you find yourself doubting the extent of Christ’s love for you, knowing he is able but doubting …
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What becomes of those who do not heed Jesus’ teaching? As Jesus wraps up the Sermon on the Mount he turns to his hearers and presses home the urgency of his teaching and the danger of being entertained by Jesus’ words and yet holding his demands at arms’ length. Four illustrations drive home the importance of heeding Jesus’ words and not merely hea…
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How do I love my neighbor as myself? Just as Jesus leaned into our love for God, so now he turns to press us with regard to our love of neighbor. As he begins to draw the Sermon on the Mount to a close he reveals the hypocrisy of a condemning spirit, the necessity of discernment, the help the Father is ready to provide, and a handy rule of thumb to…
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How does Jesus help calm our worries? Like a tender shepherd Jesus knows his sheep, and he knows his preceding words about worldly wealth may exacerbate our anxiety. Join us as we see him remind us of the fullness of our life, our value in our Father’s eyes, and the futility of our anxiety to give us anything of value. Drawing on his words in this …
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In these closing chapters of Samuel we have seen David at war and David in worship; here in this penultimate chapter we see both again, in reverse. The two parts of the chapter together reflect on the Lord’s covenant with David and the success he has brought him in war. Join us as we discuss David giving God the glory, see how this distinguishes hi…
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Hard words from Jesus about where our hearts lie as he confronts us with two treasures, two visions, and two masters. While we may think we can follow Jesus part time, he bids us choose—and reveals to us the slavery inherent in pursuing earthly wealth. Join us as we weigh his words and their challenge, and join us next week as Jesus goes on to addr…
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