When it comes to our churches, businesses, and ministries, we should certainly want to pursue excellence, but excellence can become our enemy when we forget that people matter most. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and Pastor Jarrett McNeely for a conversation surrounding how to love and shepherd the people you lead well - even when it’s difficult - and how to avoid burnout. People truly do matter most because they matter most to Jesus.

Three Truths:

1. The Source of all Storms (v. 19-22)

2. The Source of our Sorrow (v. 23)

3. The Source of our Strength (v. 24-28)

Three Sources of Strength:

• The Promise of God (v. 24)

• The Presence of God (v.25-27)

• The Purposes of God (v. 28)

How does God use storms? 

• To display His great power and might

The world focuses on the size of the storm.

Most Christians will say that there is power in prayer. They'll even say they want to pray about everything. Sadly, though, there is often a disconnect between what we say about prayer and what we do in prayer. We run the risk of operating our churches, businesses, ministries, and lives at a high level, yet without the power, presence, and movement of God. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Pastor Adam Siskey for a discussion on the importance of allowing prayer to trump our well-laid plans. 

Join Dr. D.J. Horton and special guest Kevin Drake, the Executive Director of Upward Sports, as they discuss the first of ten leadership characteristics: The Lord is honored. Culture is going to happen in your organization, whether it's a business or a church, whether you want it to or not. You will have a culture. Learn more in this episode about how to create an intentional culture that honors the Lord over having an accidental one that may not. 

God designed us physically and spiritually to work and rest.

2 Final Instructions:

1. Work for His Glory (v.1-11)

2. Rest for His Glory (v.12-18)

When we look at the Sabbath:

• We Look Up

• We Look In

• We Look Back

• We Look Forward

• We Look Out!

Exodus 30

Moses is given four finishing touches:

1. The Incense of Intercession          (v.1-10, 34-38)

      - Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar

      - We need a high priest who prays for us

2. The Payment of Provision (v.11-16)

3. The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21)

4. The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33)

Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?

Exodus 29

When God calls someone to Himself...

1. Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4)

2. Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9)

3. Sin must be Covered (v.10-18)

4. Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34)

Application of an Ordination:

1. Is your soul clean?

2. Is your self clothed?

3. Is your sin covered?

4. Is your service consecrated?

Exodus 28 

1. Clothed For His Glory

- The office of the High Priest 

- The outfit of the High Priest 

Verses to note:

v.2-3-Requirement of God

v.12-Remembrance before God

v.29-Representation before God

v.30-Request before God

v.38-Redemption before God

v.40-Reverence before God

2. Clothed In His Glory

The outfit of The Great High Priest 

3. Clothed By His Glory

4. Clothed For His Glory

- Spiritual Clothing for Character

- Spiritual Clothing for Conflict

He was clothed in glory to remove your filthy rags.

He died for you naked.

You will not serve him that way. 

Exodus 27

Notice...

I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8

The altar is physical reminder of…

• The Fear of God

II. The Lessons from the Courtyard.     v.9-19

III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21

Is there room in the spaces of your life for

…the fear of God?

…the forgiveness of God?

…the favor of God?

…the fellowship of God?

…the faithfulness of God?

…faithfulness to God?

Plans Matter

A great question to ask:

We learn:

1. The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God

2. The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God

3. The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God

Drawing Near

Holding Tighter

Helping One Another