In Exodus 12:1–13:16, 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.

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 help guide our interactions with one another. Misunderstandings multiply when we consider parts of this passage in isolation; let us give attention to the flow of Jesus’ thought.

Absalom’s coup has failed and David’s son is dead, but David continues to be caught between his role as father and his role as king. How can he and the people move forward? Will he resume his reign over the nation, or will it continue to fracture and rebel? And where is God in this picture? Join us as we continue in 2 Samuel!

Who is this Jesus who appears and wants to be baptized by John? Why would he want such a thing? And what does Matthew tell us about his identity? Join us as we consider Jesus as the one who follows John, as King and Christ, and as God himself.

John the Baptist prepares the way by preaching repentance, proclaiming that the kingdom of heaven is near, and facing off with the Pharisees and Sadducees. Anticipation builds: if this is Elijah, who is to follow? Join us as we consider John’s challenge and its connections to Jesus’ later preaching.

This morning as we enter into December we reflect on Genesis 3, the entrance of sin into the world, and the announcement of the gospel that accompanied God’s coming in judgement. Lord, come quickly!

We consider the story of Lot’s deliverance from God’s righteous judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. What led Lot to this point, and what does that spell for the future? Do he and his descendants finally escape judgment, or succumb to a similar fate?

The stage has been set and we are in search of a prophet, priest, king. The Ark wages its own war against the Philistines?

Pastor Tony led us to the end of chapter 4, pointed out puns, commented on covenants, and led us to look deeper!