In the gospel, the Lord puts His character, holiness, and glory on display.

Because we are sinful, our holy God cannot dwell with us; but without His presence we are not His people. This is the problem and the solution is to understand something about God’s character: that He will be gracious to whom He will be gracious and will show mercy on whom He will show mercy. The solution is made manifest in the person and work of Jesus.

How we live reveals who we belong to. Are you living for God’s glory?

There is order to our life with God and that order matters.

Everything the priests do for Israel in the tabernacle, Jesus does for us in heaven.

The blood of Jesus grants us access into the presence of God.

Deep in the heart of every person is a longing for home.

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; [3] not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.