The Christian life is a reflex to the grace of God. Grace and gratitude shape all of life. Colossians reminds us, “as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him… abounding in thanksgiving.” How are your reflexes? Join us as we examine the people’s response to God’s grace in Exodus 35-40 and how it unfolds in faithful giving, faithful serving, and faithful following.
Category Archives: Exodus
11/19/2023 | “The God of Second Chances” | Exodus 34:1-35
We hear “God is a God of second chances.” So we think his mercy is a divine do-over. A hard reset from bad choices. But God’s mercy & forgiveness are not ‘do-overs.’ Or mere second chances. Redemption goes much deeper. It is costly. And transformational. Join us as we examine Exodus 34 and consider ‘the how, the what, and the why’ of redemption.
11/12/2023 | “Getting Right” | Exodus 33
Getting right with God is not easy. Our works, regrets, shame, and tears are insufficient. Only God’s grace is sufficient. Only his kindness leads to repentance. The sin of the Golden Calf seemed irrecoverable. But God’s grace was not finished. Join us as we examine the people’s response to God’s judgement in Exodus 33 and consider what it means to get right with God.
11/05/2023 | “Wait for It” | Exodus 32
Are you impatient with God? With his action or inaction? His timing? With his words or silence? Uncertain of God’s goodness? Have you moved on to others for direction, provision, or satisfaction? Have you stopped ‘waiting on the Lord?’ Join us as we examine the story of the golden calf and consider the dangers of failing to wait upon the Lord.
10/29/2023 | “Gifts and Graces” | Exodus 31:1-18
What are your spiritual gifts? Are you using them for God’s glory and the Church’s good? All believers have indispensable gifts. A church has no spare parts. Every gift is crucial. What is yours? Are you using it? Join us as we examine Exodus 31 and consider the gifts and graces God gives as he calls us to live life together in Christ.
10/22/2023 | “Pleasing Aroma” | Exodus 30
How does your prayer life smell to God? The Tabernacle’s altar of incense pictures prayer as a pleasing aroma to God. He delights in its smell. And we should delight in it too. Yet no privilege is more neglected than the saint’s fervent, effectual prayer. Join us as we examine Exodus 30 and consider what the altar of incense teaches us about prayer.
10/15/2023 | “Pattern Recognition” | Exodus 29:1-46
The Christian life is a priestly life. The pattern of the Old Testament priesthood is neither irrelevant nor obsolete. But provides a remarkable picture of our life of fellowship, worship, communion and faith as we follow Christ, our great High Priest. Join us as we examine Exodus 29 and consider how the priest’s ordination shows us how we are to live our lives as a kingdom of priests.
10/08/2023 | “Dressing Up” | Exodus 28:1-43
What are you wearing? Are you dressed in the alien righteousness of Christ? Are you approaching God in the beautiful garments of salvation provided for you? Or in the filthy rags of your own works? God offers you a new, gracious wardrobe. Maybe it is time to change clothes. Join us as we examine Exodus 28 and consider how the priest’s clothing instructs us to dress in the righteousness of Christ.
10/01/2023 | “The Ultimate SSS” | Exodus 27:9-21
Before Tim Ernst showed us Arkansas’ SSSs (Super Special Spots), God made a place for us where grief, adversity, doubt, and loneliness emerge from dark forests into a spreading vista of grace, peace, fellowship and faith. Corporate worship is The SSS. Join us this Lord’s Day as we examine Exodus 27:9-21 and consider one of the most glorious features of the Tabernacle, the super special spot God appointed both for his ancient people and for us. We meet on the square in Pottsville, right next to historic Potts’ Inn at 10:30 am for worship.
09/10/2023 | “The Smell of Grace” | Exodus 27:1-9
The smell of burnt offerings was the smell of grace reminding Israel of God’s gracious promises, fellowship, and assurance. Worship still does this. Though now the smell is sweeter. The sweet aroma of Christ wafting from a clear and complete gospel. Join us as we examine Exodus 27:1-8 and consider the instructions for the altar of burnt offering and the sweet-smelling gospel that has replaced it.
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