Spark Cast

The most central command, to hear, listen, and obey, is ultimately about one thing, life. And life, in its fullest.

Many believe in Karma, the idea that we get what we deserve. A similar concept is found in Deuteronomy called "measure for measure," but with a completely different way of measuring.

In this message consider idols, things we can see, and a God of the Israelites that gave no form.

After years of being in Christian music, and married with children, Trey came out publicly as gay. This song, "Hey Jesus," and conversation follows Trey's testimony, which unfortunately did not get recorded. www.treypearson.com.

Chapter 4 includes two verses that are about love, bringing, and inheritance, language that grounds the commandments, not in duty, but in relationship. The force of Deuteronomy's "laws," emerges from the fact that we belong to God, that we are loved by God, and that God cares deeply for our souls.

The first three chapters of Deuteronomy tell a brief and critical history that is critically important for how the Israelites are to move forward into uncertainty, and in creating justice in this world. As we chart a way forward, we do so by leaning back into our story.

Deuteronomy is about storytelling. And storytelling is about moving the story forward. In this talk, we discover that it's time to pass the story along, as the lessons of the past are crucial and critical for the future journey ahead.

In this introduction to Deuteronomy, Pastor Kevin proposes a fundamental shift in perspective and understanding of the "laws" that are written down in the book of Deuteronomy. Rather than merely "divine legislation," this book reveals wisdom, insight into how we can tackle even the most important and critical issues we face today.

This day we celebrate and commemorate the most significant event in history. The meaning of this event, however, is far more cosmic and epic than we often realize. To understand that, we've got to go back to, "In the beginning…"

The commemoration of Palm Sunday was perhaps a bit of street theatre, reaching back to Israel's history, illuminating the profound symbolism of Jesus's actions on a day known to the early followers of Jesus as "lamb selection day."