Find the full reading plan here. Deuteronomy 6-26 The Shema: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 is known as the Shema or “hear,” named for its first word.  The Canaanites were polytheistic – believing in many gods, but Judaism and Christianity is monotheistic – believing in one God. ...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction The upward call of God is to be like Jesus Christ. This sermon series is focused on the mindset and practices that produce progress in response to this call. It encourages us to strain forward to what lies...

Find the full reading plan here. Numbers 26-36 Offerings: Many more offerings are prescribed in addition to the other offerings. Battles: Numbers 31: Balaam and the Midianites were the source of some trouble back in Numbers 22-23.  See also Numbers 25:17. Inheritance:...

WEEK EIGHT I) Leviticus 8-23 A) Sacrifices: Several passages show that the Israelites’ sacrifices were not for eternal salvation, but rather for temporal salvation - to keep the Lord from consuming them: Leviticus 8:35, 12:8, 15:31, 16:30. The first sacrifice succeeds...

Week Nine I) Leviticus 24-27 A) The Lamp: Oil lamps are the only source of light in the Holy Place.  The layers of skins and fabric were far too thick to allow in any sunlight.    Oil in the Bible is often representative of the Spirit of God.  Think about what this...

I) Numbers 8-25 A) A reminder about Chronology: Leviticus and Numbers seem to overlap, and may not be strictly chronological. B) The Promised Land: Numbers 13-14. The Israelites fail to go into the promised land. This account is massive in the greater narrative. Why...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction The upward call of God is to be like Jesus Christ. This sermon series is focused on the mindset and practices that produce progress in response to this call. It encourages us to strain forward to what lies...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction The upward call of God is to be like Jesus Christ. This sermon series is focused on the mindset and practices that produce progress in response to this call. It encourages us to strain forward to what lies...

Exodus 32-40 The Golden Calf Incident: Rescued out of an idolatrous nation, the people seem to crave the tangible – an idol.  You can take the Hebrew out of Egypt, but it is far more difficult to get the Egypt of the Hebrew.  How does this apply to our own lives?  How...

These notes accompany the sermon of the same name found here. Introduction The upward call of God is to be like Jesus Christ. This sermon series is focused on the mindset and practices that produce progress in response to this call. It encourages us to strain forward...