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The book of Leviticus is about demonstrating God's holiness and life to the world. Today we focus on Leviticus 18, where we find the importance of embodying God's values in sexual practices to reflect His goodness. Additional context is also shared from the book of Genesis and the work of theologian Rebecca McLaughlin. References: Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill "4 Things Christians Must Reclaim" video, The Gospel Coalition, 2019, Rebecca McLoughlin TRANSCRIPT ..read more

Easter Sunday reminds us of the early Christians' radical love and how Christianity spread like wildfire—clear evidence of how Jesus' resurrection transformed their lives. Who exactly was Jesus, and what was his mission? For generations, his life, death, and resurrection have compelled people to grapple with accepting him as divine or rejecting him altogether. So, what's the significance of his resurrection, and how does it shape our lives today and tomorrow? References: The Rise of Christianity, by Rodney Stark "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the ..read more

Palm Sunday is the day we commemorate the time that Jesus entered into Jerusalem on the back of donkey. The disciples spread their cloaks on the donkey for Jesus to sit on, and the multitudes came out to welcome him, laying before Jesus their cloaks and the branches of palm trees. The palm branches and cloaks symbolized Jesus' victory and triumph. The people hailed and praised Him as the “King who comes in the name of the Lord”. After welcoming Jesus triumphantly into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the people expected him to overthrow Roman rule and establish an earthly kingdom. However, when Jesus ..read more

In this sermon on Leviticus, we unpack "embodied holiness" and its relevance today. Holiness isn't just about following rules but showing respect and dedication to God. Today we live post-resurrection, so our understanding of God's presence is different than ancient Israel. We have the opportunity to see Jesus as the epitome of holiness, and his ability to enable transformation through surrender.  References: "Jesus is My Friend" by Sonseed Bible Project Atomic Habits by James Clear ..read more

As believers we remain people of hope by proclaiming the promise of a new heaven and new earth, where God's presence dwells intimately among his people. We celebrate that in heaven there will be no more sorrow, tears, and death, and ultimately creation will be restored to its intended perfection. The New Jerusalem is presented as a beacon of hope, a city of eternal joy and communion with God, inviting us to anticipate a future free from the struggles of the present world. References: “In your life, there is bound to come some trouble that there will be no words for.” Rich Mullins The Ris ..read more