Unleavened Bread—Celebrate the Feast!
Would you rather eat some freshly baked bread or look at a picture of bread? Most of us would rather eat—right? Actually eating bread provides nourishment and an explosion of taste. Looking at a picture accomplishes nothing except causing us to want the real thing. What's true on the natural, physical level is true of the spiritual as well. The substance of the feasts of Israel is Christ according to Colossians 2. He is the "Bread of Life" and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is just a picture. Christ provides spiritual nourishment, but, that picture causes us to want the Real Thing. Listen and see and respond to Christ.
Yom Kippur—Draw Near!
The Day of Atonement. It must have been an amazing day. The high priest stepped behind the veil of the Most Holy Place—the only day of the year he was allowed to do so. The people anxiously waited to see what would happen since this was literally a matter of life and death. Smoke. Goats. Blood. What was the point? Why was this considered the most holy day of the Jewish calendar?
Rosh Hashanah—Blow the Trumpets!
Did you ever wonder why the Jews have all those feasts? Sometimes they're eating unleavened bread. Sometimes they're fasting. Sometimes they're grieving over sin. Sometimes they're dancing with joy. Why did God tell them to do those things? Is there something for Christians to learn? In the fall, there are three feasts: Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles. The Feast of Trumpets is a new year's celebration—but you won't find Dick Clark, a giant light-ball and people singing Auld Lang Syne. What you will find can be life-changing. Listen.
Nehemiah—Rebuild the Walls
Much can be learned about God and His ways by taking a close look at the Old Testament. For the past few months, we have been looking at each book to get the big picture of the Old Testament narrative. It is made up of many interesting stories, but it is a single story—the story of God, His promises and His faithfulness. The Book of Nehemiah tells of an amazing event in the history of God's dealings with mankind that not only displays God's faithfulness but also provides us with an excellent example of human leadership.
2 Samuel—The Lord Will Make a House
In honor of King David—the "Sweet Psalmist of Israel" (according to 2 Samuel 23:1)—we held "Sweet Psalmist Sunday". Three original songs help illustrate the triumphs and transgressions and troubles described in the life of David.
Genesis—In The Beginning
If the book of Genesis is historical, just imagine the implications! It describes the beginning of everything—except God. It describes the beginning of the universe, the solar system, earth, man, marriage, sin, evil, family, civilization, government, law, nations, languages and the nation of Israel. It describes your beginning. We believe it is historical. You are not the result of time and chance. You are created with dignity and value in the image of God.
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