Pilgrim Church

The Golden Calf with Guest John Hau

Exodus 32

John Hau is the lead pastor at Reality Church in Vancouver — a community centered on the person, life, gospel, and hope of Jesus.  John is a father of three and is married to his wife, Sarah.  John loves to be active and enjoys reading, biking, and running in his spare time.

God’s Solution for Tough Times with Guest Bronwyn Spilsbury

Exodus 31:1-11

The people of Israel were in a season of change, when everything familiar vanished and they had to find a new pattern of life. God provided a plan, a person, and the power for wonder, worship, and a way forward in wilderness. Do you need that? Discover God's priorities and what happens if they're followed - or not. See where your season of life matches, and learn how to thrive in tough times. 

Bronwyn Spilsbury is an intrepid explorer of land and spirit and loves being with people. She is passionate about leading groups to discover their spiritual heritage in the places where Biblical stories are rooted. In the process, we become friends!

Slavery, Retaliation, Death Penalties, and Enemy Love with Joshua Liem

Exodus 20:22-23:19

This Sunday we begin exploring the Covenant Law Code in Exodus 20-23:  the messy, controversial, and surprisingly beautiful laws that follow the Ten Commandments. We'll wrestle with what the Bible actually says about slavery and capital punishment, discover enemy-love hiding in plain sight in the Old Testament, and see how Jesus read these same texts and followed them all the way to the cross.

Ten Words with Joshua Liem

Exodus 20

This Sunday we're diving into the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. These are a portrait of God's character, given to a people he'd already rescued, meant to be meditated on and embodied in everyday life. We'll explore what these ancient words reveal about who God is, how Jesus brought them to life, and what it looks like for us to do the same as we gather at the communion table together.

Of Blood and Covenants with Josh Liem

Exodus 19-24

This Sunday we're in Exodus 19-24: the story of God entering into a covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai. Like a wedding, it has vows, promises, and a feast; but, perhaps differently from a modern wedding, blood. We'll trace the arc from Sinai to the Last Supper and ask what it means that we still gather at this same table.

Jethro, Moses, and the Mission of God with Josh Liem

Exodus 18

Who gets included into the family of God?  This baptism Sunday, we explore Exodus 18: the story of Jethro’s conversion and advice to Moses.  Discover what he has to teach us about leadership, delegation, and how God’s truth can come from unexpected places.  Join us as we celebrate Andrew’s baptism and recommit ourselves to the mission of making disciples together.

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For reflection & discussion:

1. What stood out to you from Andrew’s testimony?  Share your own testimony— your journey of what led you to faith, baptism, and this community.

2. Moses received wise counsel from a Midianite priest. Have you ever received meaningful wisdom from someone outside the faith, or from an unexpected source? How did you test it?

3. Where in your own life are you tempted to write someone off as an outsider or enemy? What would it look like to see them as a potential brother or sister?

4. Jethro's criteria for leaders were capability and character. Who in your life models both? How are you developing those qualities yourself?

5. Jesus' commission to make disciples, baptize, and teach wasn't just for pastors — it's for all of us. What's one concrete way you could take that seriously this week?

6. Jethro heard what God had done and it moved him to worship. Who in your life needs to hear your testimony right now?  Pray for them in your prayer time.

From a Promise Comes a People with Guest Rebecca Thornber

Exodus 13:17-15:21

Moses said to the people of Israel in Exodus 14:13: “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.” Why was this message important for the Israelites as they left Egypt? How might it be important for us today? This week we will explore what the Red Sea crossing shows us about God, and what it means to be his people, both then and now.

The Passover with Guest Dr. George Guthrie

Exodus 12:1-14

One of the most important stories in the Grand Story of Scripture, the Passover speaks to us about key moments of orientation in life, our need for liberation from the things that enslave us, and the need for ongoing celebration of the great things that God has done. We will look at the story in Exodus 12:1-14, discuss its relationship to the Lord’s Supper in the New Testament, and examine our own need for ongoing, spiritual orientation in our chaotic world.

Dr. George Guthrie is the Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College and a leading expert on the New Testament. A prolific author and commentator, he has written extensively on the books of Hebrews, 2 Corinthians, and Philippians, and has served as a consultant for major Bible translations including the ESV and CSB. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Guthrie is deeply committed to biblical literacy, creating resources like Read the Bible for Life to help the church better understand and apply Scripture. He lives in British Columbia with his wife, Pat, where they enjoy mentoring, hospitality, and exploring the outdoors.

A Tyrant’s Heart and a Nation’s Fate with Guest Daniel Melvill Jones

Exodus 7-10

What happens when a leader believes the land, the water, and the people belong to him? In the Exodus story, a single hardened heart brings the undoing of creation and suffering for all who depend on it. Watch how God works deliverance for those who suffer, even through the heart of a tyrant.

Daniel Melvill Jones is in the final semester of his Master of Divinity degree at Vancouver School of Theology, having previously studied at Regent College. He lives on the edge of Pacific Spirit park with his beloved wife, Annie, and their black cat, Babette; and although their apartment is crammed with overflowing bookshelves, he will still stop to check every Little Free Library he comes across.

Delayed Deliverance - Bricks without straw with Jessica Chan

Exodus 5-7:6

When we catch a glimmer of hope in Jesus, how do we keep it from being snuffed out?  Lets reflect on the three things God said to Moses in his doubt: I am Yahweh, I know I made a promise to you, and I have heard your complaint.