The first generation of Israelites teachesus that only obedient, persevering faith is true faith that saves. Therefore,let us evermore and always cling to the cross and follow hard after our Savior.

Saving faith does not rebel against God's provision or providential dealings with us; instead, it gratefully rests in Him while traveling the challenging path between the cross and the crown.

Only the clean can enter into God's rest. And the only way to be clean is to be washed by the blood of Jesus Christ poured out on the cross and received by faith alone.

Israel’s preparation for rest symbolically reveals Christ as our conqueror, our righteousness, and our redeemer

Eternal death and destruction await all who reject God's promise of rest through faithless disobedience, but God is faithful to bring into His rest all who desire a better country through true faith in Jesus Christ.

If the saints at RGC are to grow in living "on mission" in 2020, let us understand how Jesus intends the Church to fulfill His command to make disciples of all nations. Then let's get to work!

In 2020, let's resolve to learn contentment so that we might be more cheerful, thankful, steady, trusting and God-glorifying Christians.

As we look forward to the new year, may we commit ourselves to regular and genuine prayer inspired by the Gospel.

God's Word is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey. May we mine its treasure and delight in its sweetness by making it a real and identifiable priority in our lives in 2020.