Life on the West Side

I am Mary. This is my story.

The sermon today is titled "What Mary Knew." It is the second installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Luke 1:26-38 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 15, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Joel B. Green, The Gospel of Luke, NICNT.
• Luke Timothy Johnson, The Gospel of Luke, Sacra Pagina.
• Joseph Ratzinger, Jesus of Nazareth, Vol 3: The Infancy Narratives (New York: Image, 2012).
• Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew.
• N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God.
• Beautiful artwork of Mary and the nativity.

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We are...the angels. Could it be? Could it be that we were chosen to witness the arrival of God in the world?

The sermon today is titled "Why Angels Sing." It is the first installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Luke 2:8-15 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 8, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Cheree Hayes & the Bible Project Team, “What Does the Bible Say about Angels and Cherubim?” Bible Project, Dec 8, 2022.
• Joel B. Green, The Gospel of Luke, NICNT.
• Luke Timothy Johnson, The Gospel of Luke, Sacra Pagina.
• Joseph Ratzinger, Jesus of Nazareth, Vol 3: The Infancy Narratives (New York: Image, 2012).
• Beautiful artwork of Shepherds and Angels.

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Faithfulness  (Lev 26)." It is the sixteenth and final installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 26 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 15, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons
• Tim Keller, Galatians for you.
• Desiring God, interview with Tim Keller.
• Mark Booker, "The Way of Blessing." Sermon at Park Street Church (2/19/23)
• Steven Chitty, "Blessings and Curses." Sermon at Grace South Bay (8/15/22)
• Scott Burns, "Blessings, Curses, and a Future." Kenwood Baptist Church (11/22/15)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation)

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Holy Land, Holy Nation (Lev 25)." It is the fifteenth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 25:1-55 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 8, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons
• Mark Booker, “Release and Restoration.” Sermon at Park Street Church (2/12/23)
• David Palmer, “The Holy Land." Sermon (11/15/15)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation)

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Holy Time (Lev 21-24)." It is the fourteenth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 22:31-23:44  (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 1, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons
• Mark Booker, "Holy Time." Sermon at Park Street Church (1/29/23)
• Mark Booker, "In His Continual Presence." Sermon at Park Street Church (2/5/23)
• David Palmer, "Sacred Time." Sermon at Kenwood Baptist Church (11/1/15)
• David Palmer, "The Holiness of God." Sermon at Kenwood Baptist Church (11/8/15)
• Bob Crossland, "Check Your Calendar." Sermon at Grace South Bay (7/25/22)
• Steven Chitty, "Crime and Punishment." Sermon at Grace South Bay (8/1/22)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation)

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Holy Community 2: Sex and Justice (Lev 18-20)." It is the thirteenth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 18-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 18, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons.
• Mark Booker, "Be Ready, Be Holy." Sermon at Park Street Church (11/27/22)
• Mark Booker, "Be Holy in Worship." Sermon at Park Street Church (12/4/22)
• Mark Booker, "Be Holy in Sex." Sermon at Park Street Church (12/11/22)
• Mark Booker, "Be Holy in Life Together." Sermon at Park Street Church (12/18/22)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation).

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Holy Community 1: Worship (Lev 18-20)." It is the twelfth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 18-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 11, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons.
• Mark Booker, "Be Ready, Be Holy." Sermon at Park Street Church (11/27/22)
• Mark Booker, "Be Holy in Worship." Sermon at Park Street Church (12/4/22)
• Mark Booker, "Be Holy in Life Together." Sermon at Park Street Church (12/18/22)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation).

I'd love to connect with you!

• Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Atonement At The Center (Lev 16)." It is the eleventh installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 16:1-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 4, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons.
• Troy Trombley, “A Statute Forever: Reading Leviticus 16 Symbolically.” The Symbolic World (March 12,2022). 
• "There Will Be Blood." Summit Church.
• Mark Booker, "Draw Near To God." Sermon at Park Street Church (11/20/22)
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation).
• Jacob Milgrom, Leviticus 1-16. Anchor Bible Commentaries.

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "The Path To Wholeness (Lev 13-15)." It is the tenth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 13-15 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 28, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons.
• Billy Boyce, "The Path to Wholeness." Sermon at Christ Church of Arlington
• Billy Boyce, "Prizing Purity." Sermon at Christ Church of Arlington
• Steven Chitty, "Mostly Alive/Slightly Dead." Sermon at Grace South Bay
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation).
• Jacob Milgrom, Leviticus 1-16. Anchor Bible Commentaries.

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Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling.

The sermon today is titled "Purity (Lev 11-12)." It is the ninth installment in our series "Pure & Holy." The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 11-12 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 21, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For this series, I am deeply indebted to Jay Sklar's website "OT Pentateuch" audio sermons.
• Mark Booker, “Purity.” Sermon at Park Street Church (Oct 30, 2022)
• Jay Sklar Leviticus, Tyndale OT Commentaries.
• Ephraim Radner, Leviticus (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)
• Samuel Ballentine, Leviticus (Interpretation).
• Jacob Milgrom, Leviticus 1-16. Anchor Bible Commentaries.

I'd love to connect with you!

• Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
• Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.
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