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7 takeaways from this study God turns the “toxic” into cleansing life. The red heifer (Numbers 19) is both incredibly holy and, paradoxically, ritually toxic to those who handle it. This mirrors how Yeshua (Jesus), bearing sin and death, becomes the very means by which God cleanses and restores. From pariah to beloved: God's heart for the outcast. The play on pariah (socially rejected) and parah adumah (red heifer) highlights how God works through what the world despises. Believers — often treated as pariahs — share in Messiah's pattern: rejected by many, yet precious and chosen by God. Messiah is the telos (goal) of the Torah's righteousness. Messiah is the telos of the Torah — not “abolishing” it, but putting its purpose into effect. The “righteousness of God” that Israel pursued imperfectly without the Messiah is fulfilled in and through the Messiah, for all who believe. Death is the ultimate impurity — but Heaven will swallow it up. Death is treated as a toxic separation from God; the red heifer addresses impurity from contact with death. Passages like 1Corinthians 15 and Isaiah 25 show the endgame: “Death is swallowed up in victory,” and tears are wiped away. Red heifer, פֶּסַח Pesach (Passover) and יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) converge in the Messiah. Passover: blood on the doorposts blocks the destroyer and delivers from slavery. Red Heifer: cleanses from death-related impurity. Yom Kippur’s goats “for the LORD” and “for removal” (Azazel) together deal with sins, transgressions and iniquities. Yeshua simultaneously fulfills all these roles — blocking wrath, cleansing from death and removing iniquity. God's goal is not just outward purity, but inward completion. The distinction between being outwardly “without blemish” and inwardly “complete, mature” shows God's deeper aim. Through exile, return and Messiah's work, God is forming a people who are clean both outside and inside, with a transformed heart. Heaven promises to forget the failings of those so seek freedom. So why should we drag them along on our journey? The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31) promises God will remember sins and iniquities no more. In Messiah, the way into God's presence is opened; we can approach with a clean conscience, unless we insist on dragging old chains that heaven has already released. Shabbat Parah (Sabbath of the Red Heifer), comes in the traditional readings cycle near to Passover. The study explores Numbers 19, Ezekiel 36, Jeremiah 31, Hebrews 9, and related passages, showing how the פָּרָה אֲדֻמָּה parah adumah (red heifer), Passover and Yom Kippur all point to the work of the מָשִׁיחַ Mashiach (Messiah). At the heart of this teaching lies a paradox. The red heifer ritual produces something incredibly holy and cleansing, yet it renders those who handle it ritually impure. Likewise, Messiah bears sin and death and becomes, in the eyes of many, a “pariah,” yet through Him God brings cleansing, life, and restoration. This exploration moves from language and sacrifice to exile and return, and finally to the hope of death's defeat. From pariah to parah: God's heart for the outcast Pariah in English (from Tamil via Hindi) can describe people who are pushed to the margins and treated as “untouchable.” Though the word origins are unrelated, the phonetic similarity to parah (heifer) actually points to a profundity. Life modern and ancient creates pariahs. Some are socially invisible, the people others walk past without seeing. Others become pariahs in their own families, workplaces, or communities. Believers in the Holy One of Israel can also be treated as pariahs, marking us as someone to be dismissed, mocked, avoided or persecuted. This social reality echoes the prophetic description of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. He is “despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3 NASB95). He carries the sins of many yet is rejected. The Gospel of John picks up this rejection theme: He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. John 1:11 NASB95 Messiah Himself thus shares in this pariah pattern. He is both rejected and yet chosen by God as the central means of redemption. Shabbat Parah us to reflect on how God chooses the “despised” and the “toxic” to bring healing and restoration. Way-markers toward freedom Shabbat Parah is the third of four special Sabbaths leading up to Passover. Shabbat Shekalim (Sabbath of Shekels): This focuses on the half-shekel contribution (Exodus 30:11–16). One takeaway is that every person is more than a number. Each life has weight and value in God's kingdom, like a shekel on the scales. Shabbat Zakhor (Sabbath of Remembrance): This recalls Amalek, who attacked Israel from the rear, targeting the weak and vulnerable (Deuteronomy 25:17–19). Amalek becomes a type of relentless, irrational hostility to God and His people. The study notes how this theme surfaces again in the story of Haman in the book of Esther, where God reverses the plot and turns the enemy's own gallows against him. Shabbat Parah (Sabbath of the Red Heifer): Here the theme shifts to death and impurity, and how God uses something paradoxically “toxic” and holy to bring cleansing. It prepares the heart for Passover by dealing with the deeper issue of death and defilement. Shabbat haChodesh (Sabbath of the New Month): Heaven points to the fresh start being given to Israel in leaving bondage in Mitzraim (Egypt) by resetting the nation’s calendar to start the cycle of annual memorial–festivals based on Passover. These Sabbaths together speak of value (shekels), danger and deliverance (Amalek), deep cleansing (red heifer) and new beginnings (new month), all moving toward the redemption story of Passover. Purity outside and inside In Numbers 19, the red heifer is described as פָּרָה אֲדֻמָּה תְּמִימָה Parah Adumah temimah — a red heifer that is תָּמִים tamim, usually translated “without blemish,” “flawless,” or “complete.” In the Septuagint (LXX), the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, to see how Jewish translators in the first to third centuries B.C. rendered tamim. Two key Greek words appear: ἄμωμος amōmos: “without defect, spotless,” stressing outward, visible flawlessness. τέλειος teleios: “complete, mature, having reached its goal,” focusing on wholeness and completion, not only outward but inward. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament notes that these terms can overlap, yet each has a nuance. Amōmos is more common in sacrificial contexts where physical and ritual purity matter, such as Leviticus 1. Teleios appears in other contexts to convey completeness or maturity. In Numbers 19, the red heifer is evaluated so carefully that even tradition speaks of counting hairs and color variations. This reflects the amōmos side: no visible defect. Yet God's greater concern is teleios — not just outer perfection but inner completion. The journey from exile and return, especially in Bible books like Ezra and Nehemiah, emphasizes that God desires change not only on the outside but also in the heart. He looks at the inside, not just the appearance (1Samuel 16:7). Thus, the red heifer becomes a symbol not simply of a flawless animal but of God's goal: a people who are whole, outside and inside. Messiah, the goal of Torah righteousness A related noun to teleios is τέλος telos, used in Romans 10:4: For Christ is the end [telos] of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Romans 10:4 NASB95 Often this is quoted as “Christ is the end of the law,” stopping there. However, in context (locally, Romans 10:1–4 and thematically, Romans 9–11), Israel has a zeal for God but not in accordance with full knowledge of Heaven’s method of salvation communicated through the תּוֹרָה Torah and Prophets. The issue was seeking to establish one’s own righteousness instead of submitting to God's righteousness (Romans 10:2–3). In context, telos does not mean “abolition” but “goal,” “destination,” or “completion.” Messiah is the telos of the Torah for righteousness. He brings the righteousness of God into its full expression for all who believe, Jew and Gentile alike. This aligns with messianic expectations that the coming of the Mashiach ushers in the fullness of God's צְדָקָה tzedakah (righteousness) and the age to come. Just as the red heifer must be without blemish and whole, how much more does Messiah brings the Torah's intention — true righteousness — to its intended goal. Death as toxic impurity The core problem addressed in the Bible is death. In Torah, death brings tum'ah (ritual impurity). The מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” i.e., the Tabernacle) must not be contaminated by death or things decomposing/fermenting because the Creator is the source of life. Leviticus repeatedly states that “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Offerings (qorbanot, “things that approach”) involve the pouring out of blood, which then moves toward the sanctuary of the Mishkan where the Ark of the Covenant/Testimony is located, with the Presence of God above it. This can seem paradoxical: something associated with death — shed blood — moves into the place of life and holiness. Similarly, the red heifer ritual uses the ashes of a burned animal associated with death, yet those ashes mixed with “living water” become a cleansing agent for people defiled by contact with a corpse (Numbers 19:17–19). Thus the tension: What looks most toxic, most associated with death, becomes God's appointed means of cleansing. Spiritually, death pictures separation from God, the life-giver and life-sustainer (Genesis 3). Messiah's mission is to conquer death for all who trust (have faith in) Heaven’s method. 1Corinthians 15:54–57 quotes from Isaiah 25 and Hosea 13: But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written,“DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP” in victory.“O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY?O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?” 1Corinthians 15:54–55 NASB95 Isaiah 25:8 promises that God “will swallow up death for all time” and “will wipe tears away from all faces” (NASB95). Hosea 13:14 speaks of ransom from the power of Sheol (grave, death) and mocks death's sting. Paul applies these to the resurrection hope in Messiah. In short, death feels inevitable in this present age. Yet Scripture insists that death is not original to God's creation design. It is an intruder that God will ultimately remove. Exile, the grave and the God Who Restores For Israel, exile from the Promised Land can feel like national death — buried among the nations with no future. In Hosea, Israel is likened to an unfaithful wife, yet the husband goes after her, buys her back, and restores her (Hosea 1–3). Exile is not the final word. This pattern scales up. Humanity as a whole experiences exile from Eden. Being outside the Garden is a kind of global exile from God's immediate presence. Prophetic promises of tears wiped away, death swallowed up, and shame removed (Isaiah 25; Revelation 7, 21) picture the final reversal of that exile. Once again, the dwelling place of God will be with humanity. In this light, the red heifer's cleansing of corpse impurity foreshadows a larger restoration. Those who feel abandoned, forgotten, or “buried” are not beyond God's reach. The God who redeems Israel from Sheol and exile intends to reverse humanity's exile from His presence. Passover, the destroyer, and the blood that blocks Heaven’s wrath As the calendar moves toward Passover, let’s compare the red heifer and the Passover Lamb. In Exodus 12, the 10th plague — death of the firstborn — threatens Egypt and Goshen alike. God commands Israel to slaughter a lamb or goat and put its blood on the doorposts and lintel (Exodus 12:7, 12–13). This blood marks the house so that the “destroyer” (מַשְׁחִית mashchit) passes over that place. This is a paradox: God sends the destroyer. God also provides the blood that blocks the destroyer. So the same God both judges and provides a covering. The blood averts wrath and protects life. In this way, Passover (and apostles like Paul) points to Messiah, the Passover lamb whose blood shields from judgment and delivers from slavery. The firstborn of Egypt die so that Israel may go free. Later, prophets can say, “Out of Egypt I called My son” (Hosea 11:1), referring first to Israel and, by extension, to Messiah (as the Gospel of Matthew applies it). מִצְרַיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt) even becomes a temporary place of refuge for Yeshua as a child when Herod seeks to kill Him. The red heifer ritual: Ashes and ‘living water’ Returning to Numbers 19, the red heifer ritual focuses on a flawless animal (various traditions differ on what that means) that has never been yoked is sacrificed outside the camp (Numbers 19:2–3). Cedar wood and hyssop, tied together with scarlet yarn, are burned together with the heifer. Each of these elements carries symbolic weight: Cedar wood: known for resisting decay and corruption. Hyssop: associated with cleansing (used with Passover blood on the doorposts and in purification rites; Exodus 12:22; Psalm 51:7). Scarlet yarn: evokes blood and binding together. All these, once burned to ashes, are mixed with “living water,” that is, running or fresh water, not stagnant (Numbers 19:17). The mixture becomes a powerful cleansing agent from corpse impurity. Humanity has long used ashes in soaps and cleansers. Here, though, the Torah describes a cleansing that goes beyond outward dirt. So, if a person can wash the outside, who will deal with the “dirt” on the inside? He answer is in Hebrews 9. Hebrews 9 and Yom Kippur: Cleansing Dead Works Hebrews has a sustained discussion of the Tabernacle and especially Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) across its first 10 chapters. Hebrews 7–10 centers on the high priest, sacrifices, and access to the Holy of Holies (where the Ark of the Covenant and the Presence are located). It is striking that Hebrews 9 weaves in the red heifer alongside Yom Kippur imagery. The author explains that if the ashes of a heifer and other ritual elements sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, “how much more” will the blood of Messiah cleanse the conscience from dead works to serve the living God (Hebrews 9:13–14). Yom Kippur especially addresses not only sins and transgressions but also iniquity: Sin: missing the mark/target. Transgression: more deliberate crossing of known boundaries. Iniquity: deeper twistedness and guilt that no ordinary offering can resolve. On Yom Kippur, two goats are chosen by lot (Leviticus 16). One is “for the LORD,” its blood brought into the Holy of Holies. The other is “for עֲזָאזֵל Azazel,” commonly called the scapegoat, which bears the sins, transgressions, and iniquities of Israel and is sent into the wilderness. Together, the high priest and the goats form a team. One goat's blood covers; the other carries away. Yet in the earthly system, this must be repeated yearly. The uncleanness and iniquity keep returning, demanding ongoing sacrifices. Hebrews presents Messiah as the ultimate high priest and the perfect sacrifice who enters not an earthly copy but the heavenly reality. He deals with iniquity in a final way. The Temple’s red heifer problem and the need for Mashiach There’s a practical halachic (spiritual practice/tradition) puzzle: to offer a red heifer, the officiating priest must already be ritually clean. But to become clean from corpse impurity, one needs the ashes of a red heifer. So how does one start the cycle again if it has been broken for centuries? Some Jewish traditions propose that only the Mashiach, or someone with a unique face-to-face relationship with God like Moses, could initiate this anew. In this view, Mashiach alone is pure enough from the outset to offer that first red heifer again. This fits the larger pattern in Hebrews: human efforts can maintain ritual purity for a time, but only Messiah can finally break the loop of death and impurity. New Covenant, forgotten iniquities and a clean conscience In Jeremiah 31's New Covenant prophecy, Heaven promises not just a renewed Torah on the heart but also forgiveness on a new level: “For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.” Jeremiah 31:34 NASB95 In Messiah, sins, transgressions, and iniquities are not simply covered, but Heaven also removes and forgets them. Yom Kippur's pattern reaches its hinted telos (goal). If God does not hold these things over His people anymore, we need not drag them like chains. Hebrews 3–4 connects this with entering God's rest, presented in Scripture as both a sacred place (the Promised Land) and a sacred time (שַׁבָּת Shabbat, Sabbath). Shabbat becomes a picture of the “place where we belong,” the rest inaugurated by Messiah's work. Because of His blood and priesthood, the way through the veil, represented in the Tabernacle as separating the Presence of God from humanity, is open for access via Yeshua. Believers may enter God's presence boldly, with a clean conscience, knowing that Heaven does not keep a record of those forgiven iniquities. This does not deny that people can cling to guilt and shame. One can insist on dragging what Heaven has released. Yet from the heavenly perspective described in Hebrews and Jeremiah, those iniquities, once forgiven, are truly gone. Messiah as fulfillment of all the LORD’s appointments with humanity Messiah does not only bring to fullness the parah adumah (red heifer), Passover, and Yom Kippur, He also fulfills all of God's appointed times (מוֹעֲדִים mo'edim): Pesach: He is the Lamb whose blood blocks judgment and delivers from slavery. Matzot (Unleavened Bread) and Firstfruits: His sinlessness and resurrection life follow naturally from that. שָׁבוּעוֹת Shavuot (Weeks, Pentecost): He pours out the Spirit and writes Torah on hearts. יוֹם תְּרוּעָה Yom Teruah (Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah): End-time trumpet imagery in Matthew 24, Paul's letters and Revelation echoes this festival. Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): He is the high priest and both goats, covering and removing iniquity. סֻכּוֹת Sukkot (Tabernacles, Booths): “The Word became flesh and dwelt (literally, tabernacled) among us” (John 1:14), echoing the Mishkan and the festival of dwelling with God. The spring festivals have already seen direct fulfillments in Messiah's first coming, while the fall festivals likely correspond to events of the day of the LORD and Messiah's return. Yet even now, Messiah embodies the meaning of them all. Thus, from shekel to scapegoat, from red heifer to resurrection, God uses what seems weak, rejected, or “toxic” to bring about cleansing, righteousness and life. Shabbat Parah becomes a powerful reminder that in Messiah, the telos of the Torah, Heaven will swallow up death, reverse exile, and cover and forget repentant iniquity. The post Ashes that heal: What the red heifer teaches about sin, death and hope (Numbers 19; Hebrews 9) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

Peter Leithart, James Bejon and Alastair Roberts discuss Hebrews 13:1-7. GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands (Psalm 149:6). This is a psalm of praise to God, bookended by the phrase, "Praise the Lord." The opening half is delightful, a wondrous call to God's people to get up and bodily worship him. But in our verse, there is a dramatic shift that endures to the end of the psalm. What are we to make of this turn to violent warfare imagery? This is where The Lord's Prayer is helpful. It's about the battle between God's kingdom and all the dominions that seek to thwart his purposes. Psalm 149 addresses this cosmic struggle between good and evil, between God and Satan. Christians understand ourselves as living within that struggle. If we are followers of Christ, then we are soldiers in His army. The psalm is often paired with Ephesians 6:10-20 in which Paul reminds us of our part in the battle. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (12). The sword that we carry does not cut flesh, for it is the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12). It penetrates to the spiritual heart bringing either judgement or life. The two phrases of our text describe each other. Thus, "May the praise of God be in their mouths like a double-edged sword in their hands." Praising God is like wielding a sword. Our faithfulness to God and the proclamation of his sovereignty furthers His reign in this world. This psalm invites us to look beyond the troubles that fill our news feeds. Not ignoring the pressing issues of the day but remembering that we are involved in a spiritual struggle. It calls us to live and pray with confidence, remembering that we are on the winning side. There is no fear that we will lose. We pray in the assurance that through His resurrection Christ has won the war. And therefore, we use divine strategies, not human ones. In a hymn, we sing that the battle for God's kingdom and justice is fought "not with swords' loud clashing or roll of stirring drums. With deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes." In Our World Belongs to God, we read, "Our hope for a new creation is not tied to what humans can do, for we believe that one day every challenge to God's rule will be crushed. His kingdom will fully come, and the Lord will rule…We live confidently, anticipating his coming, offering him our daily lives-our acts of kindness, our loyalty, and our love-knowing that he will weave even our sins and sorrows into his sovereign purpose. Come, Lord Jesus, come (55, 57). That's the confidence inspired by Psalm 149. As you journey on, go with the blessing of God: "May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

The Blood of Christ and the Courtroom of Heaven – Part 1 | KIB 520 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description In KIB Episode 520, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake address the spiritual intensity surrounding this season (Purim, "blood moon," and heightened occult activity) and then go deep into a foundational subject the remnant must understand: the power of the Blood of Jesus. This is not superstition. It's not a chant. It's not a ritual. The Blood of Jesus is covenant reality—a legal transaction that secures redemption, silences accusation, and anchors spiritual warfare in heaven's courtroom. In this episode: Why the enemy pushes believers toward formula-based "churchianity" Passover blood: covenant protection before judgment falls (Exodus 12) "The life is in the blood" and substitutionary atonement (Leviticus 17:11) The Blood of Jesus: eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12) Why the Blood "speaks better things than Abel" (Hebrews 12:24) How victory works in warfare: Blood + testimony + covenant fidelity (Revelation 12:11) Why spiritual maturity requires depth in the basics

Why does life feel heavier as a society becomes more “advanced”? The Bible answers with startling clarity. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef opens Genesis 11:1–9 and the Tower of Babel—where humanity tried to build a future without God, chasing self-glory instead of surrender. That ancient defiance isn't just history; it mirrors what we see across the modern West: a culture bowing to materialism, moral relativism, and political correctness—then reaping confusion, anxiety, and loneliness. But God didn't leave humanity without a light. Dr. Youssef points to Abraham, a man living in the “City of Man” while longing for the City of God—“a city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:10). Abraham's faith didn't ignore darkness; it overcame it. And God's promise to Abraham didn't end with him—through his line came Jesus Christ, the Savior who purchased our eternal home by His blood (Genesis 12:3). If you're weary from the headlines or discouraged by cultural decline, this devotional will help you lift your eyes and live with steady hope—setting your mind where Christ is and where history is headed. Scripture Focus: Genesis 11:1–9Go deeper: Dr. Youssef's sermon series Unholy Alliance of the Antichrist (Watch Now | Listen Now) The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In this final episode in the Acts of the Apostles on witnessing the Kingdom, I share how the Kingdom is eternal, where ". . . those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:17, NKJV). Because the Kingdom of God is within us, we have the Spiritual power to overcome Satan, who is "diametrically opposed" to God's realm. The Word of God is our offensive wea pon to cast out devils by the "finger of God" (Luke 11:20), and "casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God" (2 Corinthians 10:5, KJV). Ultimately, the Kingdom isn't defined by physical things like meat and drink, but by righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17), allowing us to maintain a heavenly citizenship while walking on earth. I share how we possess the same creative power that God used to speak the world into existence through the Spirit of faith. This faith requires us to believe and then speak, as "our words have creative power" when spoken in love. "We having the same spirit of faith . . . I believe, and therefore have I spoken" (2 Corinthians 4:13, KJV). Faith serves as the "substance of things hoped for" and the "evidence of things not seen", mirroring how the worlds were framed by the Word of God (Hebrews 11:1, 3). We are to "walk by faith and not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7), focusing on the eternal realm rather than the temporal, physical world. By looking at the things not seen, we recognize that our afflictions are merely "light" and "for a moment" compared to the eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Join me as we sum up this powerful series with an anointing from God's that will be contagious to your Spiritual life. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #085 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #7 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].

an expository sermon on Hebrews 12:18-29 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 22, 2026

"Stop focusing on the structure that is passing away. Start focusing on the eternal house of God" Hebrews 3:1-6

Sunday Service February 15, 2026

Responding To The Minnesota Surge Leads To A Pastor's Arrest!   Curtis Chang sits down with Rev. Mariah Tollgaard for an on-the-ground look at ICE raids and immigration enforcement in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota. They break down masked agents, rapid detentions, and MSP Airport deportation flights—plus the church-led pushback through mutual aid, constitutional observer trainings, and clergy protests that led to Reverend Tollgaard's arrest. It's a faith-and-civil-rights wake-up call: what neighbor-love demands when ICE shows up in your city, and why accountability matters.   03:11 - Setting the Scene: ICE Occupation in Minnesota 08:19 - How Are Churches and the Community Responding?  00:10:24 - Faith-Based Activism, Public Witness, and Arrests of Faith Leaders  15:46 - Theological Reflection on Resistance 17:55 - Biblical Basis for Protest  24:25 - Minnesota's Unique Response and Context  29:52 - Corporate Complicity and Airport Protests  34:02 - Spiritual Courage Rooted In History 36:36 - A Call to National Solidarity  38:48 - Closing Prayer   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Learn more about George Fox Talks   Mentioned In This Episode: How to Contact Your Elected Officials: Ballotpedia's Who Represents Me tool Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) - The Second Greatest Commandment Ephesians 6:10–19 (ESV) - The Whole Armour of God Hebrews 12:1-17 (ESV) - The Great Cloud of Witnesses Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers In The Twin Cities, A Massive Strike Against ICE Ernst Frenkel's The Dual State: A Contribution To The Theory Of Dictatorship (pdf) David French: An Old Theory Helps Explain What Happened to Renee Good Good Faith episode 215: David French: Dual State America and Authoritarianism - Renee Good and the Trump Administration   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

DECLARE LIGHT| BE STRONG IN THE LORD | FEBRUARY -Week 2| PRAYER | CHIMDI OHAHUNA Step into the second week of February with a divine charge to rise in strength, power, and might. In this prophetic prayer session, we unpack the timeless truth of Ephesians 6:10 — “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Through deep word study and Spirit-led declarations, you'll discover: - The meaning of Endunamóō :— to be empowered, enabled, and increased in strength - The forceful dominion of Kratos:— God's mighty deeds and works of power - The divine ability of Ischus :— strength that overcomes adversity - How the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12) releases supernatural strength into your spirit This week, no challenge can pull you down. You are strong. You are empowered. You are enabled by the Lord. Subscribe to the GRACELIFECOMI podcast and walk boldly in the strength of the Almighty. Grace to you! Jesus is Lord.

Join us as Pastor Ben continues our sermon series on the book of Hebrews with a sermon entitled "Pleasing God" from Hebrews 11:4-7.

All age service 8th February 26

VII (Seven) is a series focusing on the first three chapters of Revelation, covering seven letters written to seven churches—direct messages from God to real first-century churches dealing with real issues. We'll discover what these letters meant to them then and how we can apply them to ourselves today.In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally takes us through Revelation chapter one, which sets the scene for the words spoken to the seven churches.Revelation 1:1–2 (NLT)Revelation is from Jesus as the source and about Jesus as the subject.Verse 3 God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and all who listen and obey, for the time is near.It's the only book in Scripture promising blessing for reading, hearing, and obeying. God doesn't bless us for reading Revelation; He blesses us for responding to it.Verses 4–5 The seven churches were in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), forming a strategic loop along a Roman postal road. These letters weren't random ideas; they were God's deliberate inspection of His churches, one by one.Verse 7-8The first time Jesus appeared quietly. The second time, no one will miss it.Alpha and Omega—the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Jesus is saying, "I am A to Z. Everything starts with Me, ends with Me, and holds together because of Me."When everything else is shifting, Jesus stands unshaken.Verse 9–11 John writes from exile on Patmos, a Roman work camp. The Lord's Day is Sunday.Verses 12–16 "The Son of Man" is the Old Testament prophetic title for the Messiah found in Daniel. Revelation teaches theological truth through visual metaphor—this is prophecy, not photography. The sharp two-edged sword represents the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12).Verses 17–20Death is no longer a prison but a passageway. Jesus holds the keys; death can't keep anyone who belongs to Him.Revelation addresses what is happening now and what will happen. It's not about predicting the end as much as preparing the church. When Jesus writes to the "angel" of a church, He addresses its pastor—the one responsible for carrying and correcting the message. Jesus walks among His people and works through their leaders.When we read Revelation, we are reading someone else's mail. Jesus sends seven "performance reviews" to seven real churches.How to Read Someone Else's MailUnderstand what it meant to them. Revelation wasn't written to us, but it was written for us (1 Corinthians 10:11). The Bible can't mean now what it didn't mean then.Look for timeless truth. God's truth is eternal (Psalm 119:89). If God's Word is timeless, our obedience can't be seasonal or occasional.Respond to what Jesus reveals. Revelation blesses those who act on what they hear (James 1:22). Truth ignored becomes trouble guaranteed.Are you ready to heed the warnings from the Lord? 

What if the clearest proof of faith isn't a miracle, but endurance when nothing changes? We walk through the final verses of Hebrews chapter 11 and let the text challenge our assumptions—celebrating triumphs at Jericho and the courage of Rahab, then facing the sobering roll call of believers who were mocked, chained, stoned, and even sawn in two. The thread that ties it all together is not perfect people, but a perfect God who keeps his promises and invites us to act on them.We talk candidly about the judges and kings who made the list—Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David—and how their moral failures don't cancel their witness. Instead, they spotlight the truth that mustard-seed faith in a great God still counts. That leads us into the sharp turn of the chapter: some shut lions' mouths; others refused release to gain a better resurrection. Both groups are commended. We ask what endurance looks like today, why prosperity teaching collapses under this passage, and how hope in future glory empowers gritty obedience right now.Along the way, we define faith as trust expressed in action, explore why the wilderness wanderings are absent from the record, and consider how God strengthens his people exactly when they need it. The takeaway is simple and weighty: keep going. Fix your eyes on Jesus, choose obedience over optics, and remember that you are part of a larger story where unseen promises are the surest reality.If this conversation helps you stand firm, share it with a friend, subscribe for the next chapter, and leave a review with the one lesson you're putting into practice this week.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Isaiah Mackler | Hebrews 13:20-21

7 takeaways from this study The pattern of the Mishkan mirrors Heaven's plan: The tabernacle was more than a historical structure; it reflected God's desire to dwell among His people, calling for wholehearted personal and communal participation. Light and responsibility: The menorah's light, fueled by the people's offerings, symbolizes bringing God's presence and watchful care into the community. Everyone shares responsibility for sustaining spiritual life. The High Priest symbolizes service and humility: The garments of the priesthood represent not only glory and beauty, but also the call for humility—bearing the needs of others before God and serving selflessly. Decision-making rooted in light and completeness: The Urim and Thummim remind us that our choices should be guided by divine truth, justice and a heart of integrity, rather than personal bias or convenience. The Messiah as prophet, priest and king: These three leadership roles in Israel come together in the Messiah, Who both bridges heaven and earth and empowers God's people to walk in spiritual authority and service. Genuine repentance and restored identity: Hosea's message underscores the need for repentance, returning wholeheartedly to God, and finding identity and mercy in Him rather than worldly alliances. Spiritual armor for spiritual battle: Believers are called to put on the full armor of God — not just physical or outward symbols, but to be clothed in truth, righteousness, faith, and salvation, ready to withstand spiritual challenges through Christ. This study that connects the ancient pattern of the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” i.e., the Tabernacle), the high priesthood, our identity as God's people, and how these truths reach into our lives through יֵשׁוּעַ Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. We'll visit Exodus and Hosea, reflect on the words of the Apostolic Scriptures, and see what it means to put on the full armor of God every day. My prayer is that these insights become real and alive for you, just as they have for me. The Mishkan: A blueprint for Heaven on Earth Some picture the Mishkan as just a relic of history — a tent, some gold, some ornate garments, maybe interesting but separated from day-to-day life. But as we dive deeper, we see the Mishkan isn't just about “then” — it's about “now” and about “us”! The Mishkan was set “in the midst of the people” (Exodus 25:8), mirroring the heart of Heaven for God's presence to truly dwell among humanity. It wasn't a pattern left behind but an eternal lesson about how Heaven reaches down to dwell with us on earth. As we read last Shabbat, Romans 12:1 tells us, “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship” (NASB95). This echoes the call for each of us to bring our תְּרוּמָה terumah (“contribution”), just as every Israelite was to contribute to the construction of the Mishkan (Exodus 25:1-9). The lesson? We all, every single one of us, have a stake in God's dwelling. The Mishkan is about everyone's involvement — a prophetic picture that God's goal has always been to reconcile heaven and earth, Creator and creation, so that every heart can dwell “face to face” with Him, returning us to the intimacy of Eden. Identity and the crisis of our day This longing for nearness to God, for knowing where we come from, where we're headed, isn't just spiritual gobbledygook. It is the deep yearning of humanity. When our society loses the sense of Creator, the narrative turns into, “You come from nowhere! You're going nowhere! You are nothing!” No wonder there is an identity crisis! Our Torah study today holds an antidote to that crisis: the Mishkan proclaims we belong, we have purpose, and we are called into relationship with the God Who created us and wants to dwell within us. Light for the world: The menorah and its meaning One detail that keeps speaking to me is the מְנוֹרָה menorah (“lampstand”) and its light, fueled by oil contributed by the people (Exodus 27:20-21). This is no ordinary light: it's a symbol of spiritual vigilance, of God's eyes attentively watching over His people (see Zechariah 4:2; Revelation 1:12-13). Placed opposite the שֻׁלְחָן לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים shulchan lechem ha-panim (“table of the Presence”), the menorah reminds us that in God's house, light and nourishment stand together, a picture that becomes even clearer as Yeshua stands “in the midst of the lampstands” (Revelation 1:12-13), shining upon His congregations (Revelation 2-3). Our own offerings—our gifts, talents, resources, even our willingness—are part of sustaining God's light in the world. Every contribution to God's work sustains His dwelling and reflects His glory, just as the oil kept the menorah burning bright. Gold, bronze & a place for all There's an amazing visual in the Mishkan's structure: you enter through the courtyard, surrounded by bronze (נְחֹשֶׁת nechoshet), with the altar for sacrifices, symbolizing humanity (אָדָם adam) and blood (דָּם dahm). As you journey inward, you encounter זָהָב טָהוֹר zahav tahor (“pure gold”), transparency, holiness, a prophetic hint at the golden, transparent city described in Revelation 21. This progression — from bronze to gold — mirrors our own spiritual journey: moving from our earthly struggles toward a pure, transparent communion with God, where nothing is hidden any longer (1Corinthians 13:12). Clothed with glory: The garments of the priesthood Next, we come to the clothing of the priesthood (Exodus 28), and this is not just fashion advice from antiquity! Scripture says the priestly garments are for כָּבוֹד kavod (“glory, weight, honor”) and תִּפְאֶרֶת tiferet (“beauty”). Here’s the message: what we wear in service to God matters, but it's not about external show. Aharon didn't make his own clothes; others (Moshe/Moses) were commanded to put them on him (Exodus 28:41), signifying that righteousness and adequacy for service are gifts, not personal achievements. The prophet Zechariah tells of a high priest being “reclothed” after exile with clean garments, a picture of forgiveness, renewal, and a new beginning (Zechariah 3:3-5). The New Covenant (בְּרִית חֲדָשָׁה Brit Chadashah) reaffirms this — Heaven changes our garments, washing away sin, clothing us in righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). “Priestify” — the Hebrew verb here (לְכַהֵן l'chahein) — reminds us that being a כֹּהֵן kohein (“priest”) is about service, not just about status. The true priest (and all Israel is called a “royal priesthood,” 1Peter 2:9) carries the people on his shoulders, bears their burdens on his heart, and is called to humility, not pride. “Get over yourself,” the Torah almost seems to say — your spiritual calling is always for the good of the community. Urim, Thummim & the ethics of divine judgment Within the high priest's breastplate were the mysterious אוּרִים Urim (“lights”) and תֻּמִּים Thummim (“completenesses”), tools for discerning God's will (Exodus 28:30). While the Torah provides exacting detail for every breastplate gem and chain, it says nothing of how to make the Urim and Thummim. Their origin is, in a sense, heavenly, not human. The roots of those objects, אור or (“light”) and תָּמִים tamim (“spotless,” “complete”), invite us to make decisions bathed in light and whole integrity — without bias (“You shall not show partiality nor take a bribe,” Deuteronomy 16:19). They urge us not to place our “grimy thumb on the scale” but to judge as heaven does: justly, humbly, and in fellowship with the Spirit of God. Israel’s top three offices: Prophet, priest & king The narrative reminds us that Israel's leadership had three main offices: prophet (נָבִיא navi), priest (כֹּהֵן kohein) and king (מֶלֶךְ melech). These roles weren't just for ancient figures — they echo in Messiah Himself: communicates the Word of God, mediates and intercedes, and establishes shalom/peace. Throughout the TaNaKh, we see individuals—Moshe, David, and most perfectly Yeshua — serving in multiple roles. Moses, though never high priest, performed priestly acts (offering the first red heifer, Numbers 19). Messiah is “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16), prophet and fulfillment of all the promises, and He is our great high priest “who has passed through the heavens, Yeshua the Son of God” (Hebrews 4:14 NASB95). Holiness that transforms everything The overarching message of the Mishkan and Mashiakh as Immanuel (God with us) is preparation of the world for “that day” when קֹדֶשׁ לַיהוָה qodesh l'Adonai (“Holy to the LORD”) isn't just inscribed on the high priest's crown but on every pot, cooking utensil, and even the trappings of horses (Zechariah 14:20-21). The transformation promised in Ezekiel 40-48 is of a temple and a Jerusalem where everything — common or holy — has been remade by God's presence. This is the New Covenant hope: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you” (Ezekiel 36:26 NASB95). Hosea: Call to repentance and the tenderness of God's heart Turning to the Book of הוֹשֵׁעַ Hosea, we hear the desperate call of God to a wayward people, likened to an unfaithful spouse. Repeated alliances with Assyria and Egypt (“Assyria will not save us, we will not ride on horses…”, Hosea 14:3 NASB95) speak to our tendency to turn everywhere but to heaven for security. Yet, even here, God's חֶסֶד chesed (“steadfast, loyal love”) shines through: “I will heal their apostasy, I will love them freely, for My anger has turned away from them … For in You the orphan finds mercy” (Hosea 14:3-4 NASB95). Hosea's message is that true repentance (שׁוּבָה shuvah, “to return”) brings restoration and identity. It's a wake-up call for us: Don't sell your heritage for the “trinkets” of passing prosperity. Stay rooted. God alone makes us a holy nation. Hebrews: Trusting the High Priest to enter God's rest The Book of Hebrews gives this Mishkan theme even deeper Messianic meaning. The “rest” God offers is entered not through our efforts, but by trusting the Messiah's priesthood — He who has been tempted as we are, yet without sin, who ever lives to draw us near to the “throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:14-16 NASB95: “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need”). The Sabbath “rest” is both a present spiritual reality and a foretaste of the world to come (Hebrews 4:9). The lesson? Entering God's promises requires trust (אֱמוּנָה emunah, “faith”). Just as Israel had to trust God to enter the land, so must we trust the Messiah to enter spiritual rest and ultimate redemption. The armor of God: Dressing for spiritual victory One of Paul's most practical teaching points is about putting on the πανοπλία panoplia (“full armor”) of God (Ephesians 6:10-17): “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11 NASB95). This armor, as Paul describes it, includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of gospel peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:14-17). When Paul speaks of these elements, he's citing Hebrew Scripture: the חֲגוֹר אֱמוּנָה chagor emunah (“belt of faithfulness,” Isaiah 11:5), שִׁרְיוֹן צֶדֶק shiryon tzedek (“breastplate of righteousness,” Isaiah 59:17), and כוֹבַע יֵשׁוּעָה kova yeshuah (“helmet of salvation,” Isaiah 59:17). The spiritual lesson is vital: Our battle isn't “against flesh and blood, but against … the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Like the high priest, we “suit up” every day — but our armor is not self-produced. It's heaven's gift, to protect not only our outward actions but our thoughts, emotions, and identity. Transparency, integrity, unity Finally, Paul reminds us of the importance of transparency and wholeness — echoed by the apostle Ya’akov as becoming “mature and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:4). Just as zahav tahor pure gold in the Heavenly Mishkan was “transparent” (Revelation 21:21), our lives are to become more and more open to God, clothed with what heaven provides, not false coverings of self-righteousness. Unity is vital: “A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart” (Ecclesiastes 4:12), and “let us bear one another's burdens” (Galatians 6:2). Putting on new garments In closing, let's not approach God's presence in a “costume” of our own making. Like the guest at the wedding feast, we are invited to put on the garments provided by the King (Matthew 22:11-13). Heaven offers us righteousness, mercy and a new start. Will we put it on? May we be a people clothed for the kingdom — reflecting the light, justice, humility and steadfast love shown to us in Messiah Yeshua, our Prophet, Priest and King. May every “garment” we wear — truth, faithfulness, righteousness — be a testimony to the One who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light (1Peter 2:9). If you'd like to explore these truths further or ask questions, connect with our fellowship. Shalom and blessings as you press into the fullness of God's calling for your life! The post Embracing Heaven’s gift of new garments: New Covenant and a fresh start (Exodus 28; Hosea 14; Hebrews 4) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

In this powerful and eye-opening message, Pastor Nicole McKay teaches on five biblical reasons Heaven touches Earth—three that have already taken place, and two that are still to come. This message will stir your spirit, strengthen your faith, and call you into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

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A line in Hebrews chapter 10 stops us cold: it's a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. We lean into that tension—grace that saves, holiness that disciplines—and ask what willful sin truly is when we already know the truth. With Hebrews as our guide, we unpack why returning to old systems or familiar comforts isn't neutral; it quietly denies the sufficiency of Jesus' once‑for‑all sacrifice.We start with context. The original audience—Jewish believers—faced pressure to go back to temple sacrifices. The writer's warning is blunt: no other sacrifice remains if you walk away from the only effective one. From there, we explore the vital difference between God's wrath for His adversaries and His fatherly discipline for His children. Expect pruning that grows righteousness, not a pain‑free spirituality. If ongoing, deliberate sin sits easily on the conscience, the Spirit's grief is the alarm we dare not mute. We illustrate “trampling the Son of God underfoot” with a picture of gratitude denied—a rescued debtor ignoring the king who paid it all—because indifference can be its own form of contempt.The conversation turns practical. How do we care for people who claim faith yet persist in open rebellion? Pray with urgency. Confront with Scripture and clarity. And refuse to play judge and executioner—vengeance belongs to the One who knows perfectly. Holy fear is not for scaring the saved; it humbles the heart that's grown casual with God. That kind of reverence restores worship, honesty, and obedience.Finally, we remember the believing Hebrews' past: public shame, prison, and seized property accepted with joy. Why joy? They held a better, lasting possession that outshined every loss. So, we urge courage—do not throw away your confidence. Endure for reward. Live by faith as if Christ might return any moment. The choice stands in bright contrast: persevere toward great reward or shrink back toward ruin. If this conversation stirred you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with one insight you're taking into your week.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Prayer doesn't have to feel confusing, repetitive, or stuck. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why Sun Valley is starting the year focused on prayer and offer a simple, biblical framework that helps you connect with God in a deeper way.Subscribe to receive our latest videos!Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleyccTo support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/givingGod loves you no matter who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.Chapters:00:23 Why Start the Year With Prayer02:05 Don't Wait on a Sermon—Go Read Your Bible03:33 Why Prayer Is a Great New Year Goal04:14 The Most Important Relationship in Your Life05:16 Prayer Is Also Hearing From God05:50 Why the Bible Repeats Themes06:33 The Tabernacle and Learning to Engage With God10:37 Is God the Center of Your Life or a Hobby?12:16 The Gateway to God's Presence Begins With Gratitude13:01 Why We Sing in Church14:07 Starting Prayer With Gratitude (Even on Hard Days)18:49 Gratitude for the Small Things21:34 Thanksgiving vs Praise22:08 God's Joy, Grace, and Holiness22:49 Hell as the Absence of God's Grace24:11 Sacrifice, Sin, and Confession25:07 Jesus the Lamb of God (Hebrews)26:20 Petition and Asking God for Things27:48 Intercession and Praying for Others28:05 The Five Elements of Prayer29:31 Breakthrough Can Be Internal

Jesus came to show us what God is like. His humble birth was not just a miracle—it was the climactic fulfillment of what God had been revealing for centuries. Throughout the Old Testament, God unveiled His character and purposes at key moments in Israel's story, pointing forward to the ultimate revelation in His Son.In this Advent series, we'll explore three of those foundational stories and discover how they find their fullness in the coming of Jesus—“the radiance of the glory of God” (Hebrews 1:3).Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas by seeing Christ through the lens of God's unfolding story of revelation and redemption.This final week's message GOD IS MORE HUMBLE THAN YOU THINK comes out of Luke 2:1-21.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

December 28, 2025Pastor Andrew CastnerOther Scripture used: Hebrews 13:8; Joshua 4:6-7; Psalm 77:11; Lamentations 3:21-23; Deuteronomy 7:9; Matthew 6:10; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 46:10; Romans 12:1; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8 Main Points: NEW YEAR – SAME GOD God Has Been Faithful: Past God is Faithful: Present God Will Be Faithful: Future

Isaiah 52:7-10 (All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God) Hebrews 1:1-6 (God has spoken to us by his Son)

What if God's law moved from stone tablets to your heart? We walk through the end of Hebrews chapter 8 and venture into the beginning of chapter 9 to show why Jesus is the better priest who brings a better covenant with better promises—and why that changes everything about how we know God, obey, and worship. We unpack Jeremiah chapter 31's promise of an inner work of the Spirit, explore how the covenant speaks to Israel while blessing the nations, and clarify a key tension: the Mosaic Law is obsolete, yet God's moral will is fulfilled in us through the law of Christ.From there, we step into the tabernacle. Picture the outer court, the holy place, and the Holy of Holies sealed by a veil. Only the high priest entered once a year with blood for the mercy seat. Every detail shouted distance. Then the cross tore the veil. Jesus, our great High Priest, presented His own blood, opened a living way into God's presence, and continues interceding for us. The smoke of incense that once hovered before the curtain now imagery-richly belongs inside, because our Advocate is already there.This conversation connects theology to hope and practice. If the Spirit writes God's ways on our hearts, obedience grows from desire, not fear. If the law of Christ guides us, we live led by the Spirit rather than by ritual. If access is open, we come boldly to the throne of grace. Along the way, we address Israel and The Body of Christ [The Messiah], the promise of future belief, and how Gentiles share in covenant blessings without erasing the text's plain meaning. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Hebrews, and leave a review telling us: what part of the new covenant gives you the most confidence today?Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Jesus came to show us what God is like. His humble birth was not just a miracle—it was the climactic fulfillment of what God had been revealing for centuries. Throughout the Old Testament, God unveiled His character and purposes at key moments in Israel's story, pointing forward to the ultimate revelation in His Son.In this Advent series, we'll explore three of those foundational stories and discover how they find their fullness in the coming of Jesus—“the radiance of the glory of God” (Hebrews 1:3).Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas by seeing Christ through the lens of God's unfolding story of revelation and redemption.This week's message GOD IS MORE MERCIFUL THAN YOU THINK comes out of Exodus 34:1-10.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A great danger to our spiritual growth is losing our sense of awe for God. This message from Hebrews 2 calls us to pay close attention to the good news of our salvation, reminding us that the greatest gift we've been given is the birth of Jesus Christ.

A single claim reframes everything: Jesus serves right now as our high priest in the true tabernacle—the one God set up, not man. From that vantage point, Hebrews chapter 8 unfolds a better ministry, a better covenant, and better promises, showing how the Old Testament doesn't get replaced but revealed in full through Jesus Christ [Messiah]. We walk through the text line by line to explore why the earthly sanctuary was only a copy and shadow, how Psalm 110 and Jeremiah 31 anchor the argument, and what it means that The Law moves from stone tablets to living hearts.We also tackle a question that splits commentaries and coffee tables: who is the new covenant for? By following Jeremiah's wording—“the house of Israel and the house of Judah”—and Jesus' words at the table of His last Passover supper—“the new covenant in my blood”—we make space for both biblical specificity and gospel breadth. Israel is named, The Church is grafted in, and all of it centers on union with Jesus. The first covenant wasn't flawed; the people of Israel were. The new covenant doesn't lower the bar; it changes the heart, producing real righteousness through The Spirit.Along the way, we challenge a popular but thin habit of reading the Old Testament [Hebrew Scriptures] through a New Testament lens that erases its original meaning. Hebrews doesn't rewrite the Hebrew Scriptures; it lets them speak and then shows their fullness in Jesus. That approach deepens assurance: our mediator is seated at the right hand of Majesty, His once-for-all sacrifice secures access, and His present ministry anchors our hope beyond the veil. If you've wondered how priesthood, sacrifice, Israel, and The Body of Christ fit together without forcing the text, this conversation offers a clear, Scripture-first path forward.If this helped you see Hebrews with fresh eyes, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Bible theology, and leave a review with your key takeaway so others can find it too.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Son of God | Hebrews 1:5-14Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of Christ over the angels.What makes Jesus superior over the angels?1. He is the Son of God2. He is the King of Kings3. He is the Creator of all things

Jesus came to show us what God is like. His humble birth was not just a miracle—it was the climactic fulfillment of what God had been revealing for centuries. Throughout the Old Testament, God unveiled His character and purposes at key moments in Israel's story, pointing forward to the ultimate revelation in His Son.In this Advent series, we'll explore three of those foundational stories and discover how they find their fullness in the coming of Jesus—“the radiance of the glory of God” (Hebrews 1:3).Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas by seeing Christ through the lens of God's unfolding story of revelation and redemption.This week's message GOD IS MORE PERSONAL THAN YOU THINK comes out of Exodus 3:1-15.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Glory of God | Hebrews 1:1-4Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of ChristWhy does Jesus reign supreme?1. He relates with God uniquely (vv. 1-2)2. He acts with God powerfully (v. 3)3. He rules with God in heaven (vv. 3-4)

Jesus came to show us what God is like. His humble birth was not just a miracle—it was the climactic fulfillment of what God had been revealing for centuries. Throughout the Old Testament, God unveiled His character and purposes at key moments in Israel's story, pointing forward to the ultimate revelation in His Son.In this Advent series, we'll explore three of those foundational stories and discover how they find their fullness in the coming of Jesus—“the radiance of the glory of God” (Hebrews 1:3).Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas by seeing Christ through the lens of God's unfolding story of revelation and redemption.This week's message GOD IS MORE PRESENT THAN YOU THINK comes out of Genesis 28:10-22.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This message invites us to marvel at the supremacy of Christ through Hebrews 1:1–4.Joining us in person this Christmas Eve? Find the Plymouth campus, choose your service time, and RSVP at woodsidebible.org/christmas.

Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48; Hebrews 1:1-4   Jesus is the Foreshadowed Prophet of Promise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) The Lord promised that a prophet like Moses would come to His people to speak His Word to their hearts.   Jesus is the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48) Jesus announces that the prophecy of Isaiah 61 has been fulfilled in His arrival and forthcoming ministry. Jesus is the fulfillment and focal point of all Scripture.   Jesus is the Final Word of God (Hebrews 1:1-4) All other prophets of God were pointing us to the final Prophet who would be God's final Word to us.  Jesus is supreme in His divine power to create the world, sustain all life, and save sinners.

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“Living in the House of God” • Hebrews 3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Seeing that we are made partakers of eternal salvation by the covenant of grace, we should take part in our eternal life by being active in church today. Part 2 begins with Paul's second warning in verse 7. This message was preached on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

November 16, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   Why Only Jesus' Church Will Be Saved (Hebrews 12:22-29) Hiram Kemp 1. _______________ Claimed as _______________ Citizens (Hebrews 12:22) 2. ________________ & _______________ by God (Hebrews 12:23) 3. _______________ Yet ________________ Savior (Hebrews 12:24) 4. _______________ & ______________ Living (Hebrews 12:25-29   Duration 25:11

Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we're looking at Ephesians 3:14-19. These are powerfulverses reminding us of the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church at Ephesus. Inthis prayer, there are four request, but they're not to be looked at asinsulated individual petitions because these four requests are like four partsto a telescope. One request leads into the next one and so on. He prays thatthe inner man might have spiritual strength, which will, in turn, lead to adeeper experience with Christ. This deeper experience will enable him to “apprehend”(to get a hold) of God's great love, which will result in being “filled untothe fullness of God”. So, then, Paul is praying for strength, for depth inour spiritual life, for apprehension, and for fullness.  That'swhat we'll be talking about these next couple days because this prayer, thispetition is so vitally important to our spiritual growth and our spiritualwell-being and our spiritual standing as we fight and stand against the wilesof the evil one (Ephesians 6). Please read the petition in these six versescarefully. Oh my friend, it's almost unimaginable that we have a prayer herethat tells us that on earth we can be filled with the fullness of God. JesusChrist himself was the exact image of God (Hebrews 1:3). He was the fullness ofGod manifest on earth (Colossians 1:19). Now we as His believers, as His light,as His witnesses, can be filled with the same fullness of God to make a bigdifference in the world in which we live.  Oh,if only we as believers would learn this truth and pray for this greatanointing, this great strengthening of the Holy Spirit to make us all that weshould be for the glory of God. The lack of power and weakness of the churchestoday is that we have no idea as far as most believers are concerned what wehave in Christ Jesus and the fullness of God and the riches of His glory that'savailable to us. And that through this prayer that we read about here we can experiencethis power and strength in our lives Thefirst thing Paul prays for is “to be strengthened with might throughHis Spirit in the inner man”. The presence of the Holy Spirit in our lifeis evidence of our salvation. Romans 8:9 says: “But you are not in the fleshbut in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyonedoes not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His”. Scripture is very clearthat at the moment of our salvation, the Holy Spirit comes to indwell us. But thepower of the Holy Spirit is enablement for Christian living. It's this powerthat Paul desires for these believers here at Ephesus.  InActs 1:8, Jesus had said to the disciples, you shall receive power after thatthe Holy Spirit is come upon you. We are told in Luke 4:1, 14, that Jesusperformed His ministry on earth in the power of the Holy Spirit. This power ofthe Holy Spirit is the only resource that we have for Christian living today.When you read through the book of Acts, over and again you see the importanceof the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. There are at least some fifty-ninereferences to the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. This is one fourth of allthe references found in the New Testament on the Holy Spirit. Someonesaid, that if God took the Holy Spirit out of the church today, He wouldn'teven be missed because we would just go on working as usual. How sad that thisis so true. We can't imagine the wisdom that we would have, the strength thatwe would, the witness that we would in the world, if we would receive this greattruth and allow the Holy Spirit to fill us. living and working in us, andthrough us.  Today,how real is the Holy Spirit to you? Are you praying to “be strengthened withmight through His Spirit” to face the challenges of living theChristian life in today's godless culture? Are you praying this for others too? Godbless!

2025.11.09 The Son is God | Hebrews 1:1-14 | Andrew Menkis by EP Church Annapolis

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The author of Hebrews calls us to remember the Good News through a lifestyle of Sabbath rest. By pausing and living slowly, we allow the Word of God to transform and soften our hearts. Rt. Rev. Alex Farmer | October 12th, 2025 _________________________________________ We're Incarnation Tallahassee! Visit our website! www.incarnationtlh.org/
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Topics: Biblical Backsliding, You're Not a Backslider If You Don't "Fully Commit" to God, You're Not a Backslider If You're Sinning, The Word Backslide Is Not in the New Testament for a Reason, The Law Was Brought in so That Sin Would Increase (Romans 5:20), The Law is a Ministry of Death and Condemnation (2 Corinthians 3), You Are Now the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 6:11), You Are Now the House of God (Hebrews 3 and Hebrews 10), You Search the Scriptures because You Think that in Them You Have Life (John 5), The Law is Not of Faith (Galatians 3), Even when We are Faithless He Remains Faithful (2 Timothy 2:13), A Fearful Exception for the Unbelievers Who Insult Grace (Hebrews 10), It Is Good for Your Heart to Be Strengthened by Grace, Jesus is Grace, Jesus Is Grace, The Law Was Meant to Increase Sin, The Old Covenant is Now Obsolete (Hebrews 8), The New Covenant Is a New and Living Way, You Are Not Under the Law but Under Grace (Romans 6:14), If It's Based on Works It Cannot Be Based on Grace (Romans 11:6), If You Are Led by the Spirit You Are Not Under the Law (Galatians 5:18), God Found Fault with Israel, The New Covenant Is Based on Better Promises, The New Covenant Came through the Blood of Jesus, You Are a Beneficiary to the New Covenant, The Old Testament Uses the Word Backslide, The Context of Backsliding Was the Hebrews Sliding Away from Faith in the Old Covenant, Jesus Is the Gospel of Grace (Acts 20:24), Your Sins Are Not More Powerful than What He's Done, The Promises Made at the Cross Keeps This from Being Undone, Confession and Repentance Don't Maintain Your Salvation, You Are One Spirit with the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17), Our Perfection Comes by Way of Trusting in What Jesus Has Done with His Blood, God Was Still Married to the "Backslider" in the Old TestamentSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Series: RootedWeek 2 Title: Who is God?Scripture: Exodus 34:6–7, Acts 17:22–28Big Idea: God reveals Himself as a relational God—not distant or abstract, but One who invites us to know Him personally through His Word, His creation, His image in us, and ultimately through Jesus Christ.I. The Most Important QuestionA.W. Tozer: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”We don't invent God; He reveals Himself.The starting point for being rooted is answering: Who is God?II. God Reveals Himself (Exodus 34)Moses asks: “Show me your glory.” God responds with His name and character.The most repeated description of God in Scripture: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, just.These attributes live in tension, not contradiction.Takeaway: God is not who we imagine Him to be—He is who He declares Himself to be.III. God is Near (Acts 17)Paul in Athens: an altar “to an unknown god.”Our culture is just as religious, creating images of God in our own likeness—ideology, politics, sexuality.Paul declares: the true God is Creator, Sustainer, Lord of history.“In Him we live and move and have our being.”God is not distant—He is near and relational.IV. Response / ApplicationEncounter Him: God is a presence to know, not just a subject to study.Seek Him: Don't settle for secondhand opinions of God—pursue Him in His Word.Worship Him: God is transcendent and immanent.Trust Him: His compassion and justice meet at the cross—Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God (Hebrews 1:1–3).Final Challenge: Rooted is not about abstract knowledge but about a relational God who longs to be known—by Israel, the church, every tribe and nation, and you today.

How Daniel and Christ Reveal God's Eternal PlanSummary:We studied the structure of the Book of Daniel and how it sets the stage for understanding God's prophetic plan throughout history. The discussion emphasized the supernatural nature of the Bible—divinely inspired, authoritative, and reliable. We reflected on how prophecy is history written in advance, fulfilled in precise detail through Christ, especially during His final week. The teaching warned against false interpretations, stressing the need to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance. We were reminded that faith in God's promises brings strength in trials, as we trust His eternal plan and the personal touch of His presence in our lives.Themes:Structure of Daniel: visions spanning 40 years (Daniel 1–12)The Bible as supernatural, inspired, and authoritative (2 Timothy 3:16)Prophecy as God's foreknowledge—predictive and descriptiveFulfillment of prophecy as evidence of God's reliabilityFaith as essential to pleasing God (Hebrews 11:6)Warning against false teaching and private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20–21)Christ as the light and guide in spiritual growthJesus' final week fulfilling prophecy: betrayal, false witnesses, crucifixion, burial in a rich man's tombGod's eternal plan: past, present, and future anchored in ChristScripture References:Daniel 1–12; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 11:6; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Genesis; Samuel; Jeremiah; Ezekiel; Revelation; Zechariah; Psalms; Matthew; Joshua

“It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God…”(Hebrews 11:4 NLT)In this powerful teaching, Kathy takes us through the timeless truth found in Abel's offering — a faith-filled act that still speaks to us today. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, we explore what makes an offering truly acceptable to God.Key Scriptures:Hebrews 11:4 – The example of Abel's faithGenesis 1:1, 1:26 & 11:7 – The triune God from the beginningJohn 16:7 – The promised HelperGenesis 4:3-7 – Cain & Abel's offeringsRomans 12:1, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 51:17 – A life of worship and surrenderHebrews 9:22 – The cost of forgivenessThe 3 Offerings God Has Always Wanted:Posture – A surrendered heart and humble spiritPriority – Giving God our first and bestPurity – Living rightly before HimEven though Abel is long gone, his faith-filled offering teaches us how to approach God today — not just with gifts, but with hearts aligned in faith, obedience, and reverence.Watch now and learn how to bring “a more acceptable offering” to God in every area of your life.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

Holiness and Intimacy with God: Hebrews 9 with Jeannie CunnionIn this special episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome author and speaker Jeannie Cunnion to dive into the rich truths of Hebrews 9. Together, they explore how Jesus' perfect sacrifice opens the way to true holiness and deeper intimacy with God. Jeannie shares her heart for understanding grace, letting go of striving, and embracing the closeness God offers through Christ. Join us for an honest, encouraging conversation that will help you see holiness not as distance from God—but as an invitation to draw near.____________________________________Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:Website: https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved