The second chapter of 1 John is rich with theological significance, rooted in our story, profound in its message of redemption.

What does it mean to have a community? What are the ways in which a fellowship can be built and established? No surprise, it has something to do with a common truth, being in light together, and the absence of deceit.

We begin our teaching series on 1 John with the idea that this faith movement is "fleshy."

Cities of refuge, the ending of our journey through Numbers, summarizes the entire journey of "people" and "place." This is the revolutionary idea, where the people become the place of redemption, whole, redeemed, and made new.

Audio clips from our candlelight service, readings and reflections on light throughout the scriptures.

The command to love God and love people is much more transformative than mere piety. It radically alters our view of our world, others, and ourselves.

The Advent season, a word that means "arriving," is here. How shall we prepare for the coming of Light, and the King?

A follow up Q&R (question & response) time after Pastor Omair's message.

Numbers 30, where women make vows is yet another example of "divine accommodation," a strategic way by which God redemptively moves people forward. In addition, it sets up beautifully the vows that God ultimately makes in the Advent season.

Numbers 28 & 29 is a list of sacrifices at certain times. Far from ancient practice, we too, in the modern world, also sacrifice. Understanding what this is all about actually helps us understand who we are, why we sacrifice today, and how we can move redemptively to the ultimate aim God intends.