Guilt is metastatic. It poisons our whole being. It is a crushing load. Desperate to unburden, there seems no way to remove its stain, to be clean again. Is there no way forward? No way to wash out sin’s guilty stain? Take heart, there is hope! Join us as we examine Leviticus 5:14-6:7 and consider the guilt offering, what it teaches us about our sin and how it provides a way to put it behind us and move forward.
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02/25/2024 | “No Excuses” | Leviticus 4:1-5:13
Sin always has a reason. But guilt is never excused by good intentions or bad intelligence. Everyone knows that “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Sin is sin. Guilt is guilt. But God is gracious. Join us as we examine Leviticus 4 and consider what God has to say about unintentional sin and the danger of making excuses.
02/18/2024 | “Peace Chamber” | Leviticus 3:1-17
Where’s your peace chamber? The woods? The barn? The well-worn chair? The day alone? Or with others? Or is it in worship? The Word? Prayer? In the “diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption.” Join us as we examine Leviticus 3 and consider the instructions for the peace offerings and how we find peace in God’s promises and presence.
02/11/2024 | “Cheerful Giving” | Leviticus 2
Are you a cheerful giver? Is your worship joyful? Are you preparing for worship with the oil of gladness, the sweet incense of prayer, the refined flour of gratitude, all seasoned with the salt of grace? What are you bringing? Are you a cheerful giver? Join us as we examine Leviticus 2 and consider what the instructions about the grain offering teach us about cheerful giving.
02/04/2024 | “The Holocaust” | Leviticus 1:3-17
John’s cry, “Behold the lamb of God” is unintelligible without Leviticus. Leviticus 1-7 is the priest’s handbook for sacrifice. Detailing what, how, and why to sacrifice. In these mundane pages we see exhibited the beauty of Christ crucified. Join us as we examine Leviticus 1:3-17 and consider the reason, ways, and effects of whole burnt offerings and how they speak of Christ.
01/28/2024 | “Life Together” | Leviticus 1:1-2
Far from being obsolete, Leviticus is as relevant for the modern Christian as the ancient Israelite. This ancient sourcebook for ceremonial and community life, reveals scripture’s most poignant pictures of both God’s justifying and sanctifying grace. Join us as we begin our survey of Leviticus with an introduction to its historical context, literary structure, content, and theology.
01/21/2024 | “Growth Chart” | Luke 2:40-52
Humans grow. We record growth with baby books, doorframe marks, & photo collages. Jesus grew too. The Bible says he grew in size, wisdom, & favor with God & man. He learned to obey. This surprises us. But it should not.
The story of the boy Jesus at the Temple is more than a literary transition from his infancy to his manhood. It is a critical passage reiterating the glorious truth of our Savior’s full humanity. Join us as we examine Luke 2:40-52 and consider the reality and significance of Jesus’ full humanity.
01/14/2024 | “Paying Full Price” | Luke 2:21-40
Sin’s ransom is costly. There are no discounts, subsidies, generics. Only full price is accepted. But what makes grace, grace is not what it costs, but who pays. Christ alone has fully paid full price. Are you still trying to pay the cost yourself? Join us as we examine Luke 2:21-40 and see the cost of our salvation begin to come into focus through the rituals of the law and the song of Simeon.
12/31/2023 | “Response Time” | Luke 2:15-20
When Christ comes into our world, He demands a response. Mary treasured but pondered. Shepherds returned glorifying and praising God. Townsfolk just marveled. Some ignored, some resisted, some denied, but some believed. What about you? Join us as we examine Luke 2:15-20 and consider our own response to Jesus.
12/24/2023 | “Unlikely Converts” | Luke 2:1-20
Christ was born in obscurity. Announced only to shepherds, the most despised class of society. Ever under suspicion, barred from temple worship and law courts, these men were unlikely converts. No one gave them anything, but God gave them everything! Join us as we examine the story of the shepherds in Luke 2 and consider God’s powerful plan to save the most unlikely of converts.
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