Cleanse Out the Old Leaven: Exodus 12:14–32 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

The Heart of God in the Heart of Darkness: Lamentations 3:19–33 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb: Exodus 12:1–13 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

The Bondage of Futility: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

The Final Blow: Exodus 11:1-10 by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

Living in Babylon: A Call to Christian Faithfulness During 'Pride Month' by Matthew Emadi, Pastor

The book of Philemon is a one-page, often overlooked gem in our New Testament where the apostle Paul finds himself in the middle of a delicate situation. Church leader Philemon and his slave Onesimus have had a falling out, and Onesimus ran away to Rome where he found Paul in prison. Paul hopes to bring reconciliation by sending Onesimus back to Philemon, not as a slave but as a brother in Christ. In this letter to Philemon we see a beautiful depiction of the theology of the cross on display that still speaks to us in powerful way today.

When Pharaoh refused to let God's people go again, God brought darkness over the land of Egypt, a darkness that could be felt. Egypt was in the dark literally and spiritually. They were spiritually blind refusing to obey the one true and living God.

God expected Moses and the Israelites to tell the story of the Exodus to their children and grandchildren. As Christians, we too must teach our children the great story of God's redemption.

In our world today, marriage is viewed as unnecessary, and outdated. God shows us the importance of marriage through the pages of scripture, and that it's not only a gift to humanity, but it's also a picture of a greater marriage; the marriage of Christ and his church.