We continued on in Genesis this morning, considering what it meant for the Lord to accept the covenant curses himself .

After some remarks on helpful resources and a bit of review (including corrections!) we dive into chapter 7. After 20 years idolatry has taken root and Israel needs…a king? Not yet! First Samuel serves as judge, in a manner reminiscent of Moses. As the people confess and repent, recommitting themselves to the Lord, he works a great deliverance from the Philistines. But where will Israel go from here? And where is the king that Hannah’s prayer led us to expect?

Paul signs off his letter to the church in Philippi with a standard closing greeting—or is it? Does he, perhaps, instead put his own particular spin on a letter closing, just as he does with letter openings, and subtly sum up all that he has communicated over the course of his epistle?

Genesis 14 After a brief recap of Genesis 13 we… read more

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

Paul knew how to be content while in need and while experiencing abundance. These are not the words of a self-sufficient self-made man.

Pastor Tony led us through Abram’s journey into Egypt, giving us plenty to contemplate as we consider other passages of scripture.

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

In the face of dire circumstances Paul instructs the Philippians to rejoice! Why? How can this be? What does this sort of life look like?