Baptism is more than just a ritual. Baptism certainly is a powerful and redemptive moment in a believer's life, but also points to many other prophetic and significant events which point to a much larger story!

When people say "the Gospel," there are many opinions and ways to define what it means. There are four popular American views (or containers) that define 'the Gospel.' In these two parts, we take a look at the value and deficiency of each view. (Part 1)

When people say "the Gospel," there are many opinions and ways to define what it means. There are four popular American views (or containers) that define 'the Gospel.' In these two parts, we take a look at the value and deficiency of each view. (Part 2)

The Gospel means Good News, but has a specific meaning for the people of Israel and followers of Jesus. Listen in as we walk through the Book of Matthew gaining an understanding of the King Jesus Gospel.

God revealed himself to a people, and through the story of those people.

Moses was a deliverer.

A foreshadow of Christ.

The Israelite exodus from Egypt becomes a foundational narrative for describing God’s character. In this narrative, Yahweh reveals his character both through his acts of deliverance within the de-creation occurring.

We must be Biblically literate, led by the Holy Spirit, fully displaying the fruit of the spirit, as we live out the integrity of the way of Jesus ⏤ especially now that there are cultural complexities and nuanced issues we face.

The life of Moses gives us some insights and things to consider; perhaps some filters and truths that form a grid for how to do these things in God-honoring ways.

Abram’s understanding of the blessing would be linked to what he knew of the Eden story.

“God’s blessing in the Eden story is conditional upon Adam and Eve’s willingness to trust God’s word that the tree of knowing good and evil will kill them, even though it looks like a blessing. Whenever humans take what is a blessing in their own eyes, they forfeit God’s true blessing.

God came to Abram first. This is the same call we experience by the Holy Spirit when we enter a relationship with Jesus. Leave your sin behind, repent and turn. God is calling us by the spirit at work in us (Rom 8), convincing us of our need for Jesus (John 16), and we respond with belief and repentance (Act 2); which now God adopts us sons/daughters of God (Rom 8 & John 1:12).

Today we look at the life of Enoch, the 7th generation from Adam. Enoch’s testimony stands out among those recorded as the first nine generations of the earth. He was known as a person who pleased God.

Adam and Eve had the opportunity to put their trust in God by living in obedience to Him. They chose to trust themselves, wanted to define good and evil on their own terms, and rebelled against God. One generation later, Adam and Eve’s kids have the opportunity to trust in God or to walk their own path. Same basic choice…