Changeless

Do you ever feel like you are just going around in circles? As we begin the Book of Judges, God's people are doing just that because of their insistence on disobedience. What can we learn from this and how can we step out of that vicious circle of disobedience, discipline, and repentance?

God’s review of Israel’s history in Joshua 24 focuses on His grace rather than their failures, showing what it means when He forgives sins and remembers them no more. Because of Jesus, we can let go of guilt, forgive others, and serve God with thankful hearts.

One of the most repeated phrases in the Bible from God to us is, "remember." How often do you intentionally seek to remember what God has done? How frequently do you remember your baptism? Why is that important?

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Believers are called to pass the “baton of faith” to others, just as Moses mentored Joshua, trusting that God equips ordinary people to share His truth. We may make mistakes along the way, but God calls us to keep courageously sharing the Gospel with love and faithfulness.

In Deuteronomy four, Moses states, "what other nation is so great as to have such righteous laws!" What makes God's laws so good? And what does that have to do with "the toddlers's creed"? Take a listen and find out!

Moses reminds God’s people in Deuteronomy to break the cycle of fear and sin by trusting the Lord completely and loving Him with all their heart, soul, and strength. Even when we fail, Jesus gives us grace, forgiveness, and the promise of the true Promised Land.

Routines. We all have them, some good, some not. As we finish up the book of Numbers, the Lord establishes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual routines that are good for his Old Testament people. Does he do the same for us?

The Israelites’ constant complaining showed a lack of trust in God despite His provision and led to painful consequences. We’re called to turn from grumbling and fix our eyes on Jesus, where we find forgiveness and peace.

Do you ever have to learn things "the hard way"? Unfortunately, we all sometimes do. But that is not God's best for us. In Pastor Clark's sermon, he shows how God's people in the wilderness were meant to be examples for us so that we wouldn't have to learn the hard way!

The Book of Numbers reveals how the Israelites failed to keep God at the center, choosing fear over faith and facing the consequences. Yet God remains faithful, pointing to Jesus and reminding us that true purpose comes from putting Him first.