The book of Exodus shows more of God’s saving work in the fullness of time. The Exodus event is both God’s work in history and a pattern fulfilled in Christ for how we become and live as God’s people. Text: Exodus 14
Genesis gives us “the beginning” of both the plan and the timing of God. The rest of the Bible shows us that each part of God’s saving plan is carried out at just the right time. When we come to see this we can find light and hope for our own lives, in our own […]
The Spirit of God in our hearts is so transformative that we move from seeking self glory to seeking God’s glory. This new motivation is behind all we do as Christians and as a local congregation. Our church life is designed to reflect God’s character in a world that is blind to his glory in […]
Christians and congregations often get discouraged because they perceive the gospel to be weak, and because they know themselves to be weak. But our confidence is in God who shines light in the human heart to see the truth and grace of the gospel, and who works through us to bring life to others. In […]
The most famous Christian prayer, called “The Lord’s Prayer,” is a call for the church to pray for the glory of God on earth as it is in heaven. Text: Matthew 6:5-15
God is glorified when what we do reflects who we are in Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12