The 23rd Psalm is a picture Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd being resurrected from the dead. And this reminds us that just as death had no power over Jesus, it also has no power over us because He is our Great Shepherd.

Today we continue an overview or introduction to the Psalms. The goal of an introduction is to have a feel for the whole. We’re not as much looking at the trees as we are trying to see the forest. If you like getting a feel for what the Psalms are, then last week’s message was for you. If you want content or knowledge about what the Psalms are then today is for you. There is a lot to grasp with the Psalms as it is the largest book in the Bible, covers the most time, and deals with not only intense emotions, but a variety of human issues and deep theology. We are going to see real people dealing with real issues and what the leaves them feeling about God, who works through all this with them.

Today we continue an overview or introduction to the Psalms. The goal of an introduction is to have a feel for the whole. We’re not as much looking at the trees as we are trying to see the forest. If you like getting a feel for what the Psalms are, then last week’s message was for you. If you want content or knowledge about what the Psalms are then today is for you. There is a lot to grasp with the Psalms as it is the largest book in the Bible, covers the most time, and deals with not only intense emotions, but a variety of human issues and deep theology. We are going to see real people dealing with real issues and what the leaves them feeling about God, who works through all this with them.

The Psalms are songs. In the days Old Testament Israelites, the days of Jesus, these Psalms would have been sung. Seems that would really date them. How is it that these songs can be favorites of so many across time and style and culture to this very day. My guess is the Psalms are the #1 go to for so many when they open their Bible. Perhaps because they speak so fluently to the human experience.

The Psalms are songs. In the days Old Testament Israelites, the days of Jesus, these Psalms would have been sung. Seems that would really date them. How is it that these songs can be favorites of so many across time and style and culture to this very day. My guess is the Psalms are the #1 go to for so many when they open their Bible. Perhaps because they speak so fluently to the human experience.

We have spent the last two weeks looking at scriptural context for our mission and vision statements, and we have seen the heart of Jesus. He is our King, and this is what He has sent us to be and do in His kingdom. What really excites me about this is how much these statements represent what you already are and do. Let’s look today at the mission and vision alive in you.

We have spent the last two weeks looking at scriptural context for our mission and vision statements, and we have seen the heart of Jesus. He is our King, and this is what He has sent us to be and do in His kingdom. What really excites me about this is how much these statements represent what you already are and do. Let’s look today at the mission and vision alive in you.

Today we continue talking about the mission and vision of The Heights Baptist. Since all churches belong to Jesus, they should have a similar mission even as they are personalizing to their own context. Now mission doesn’t change. It can be tweaked as we did last week but not change. What does change is our vision. Vision is how we are going to currently fulfill the mission. We presented our first vision to the church in 2017, and then another in 2021. 2017 was a ten-year vision, but 2020 so changed things our vision needed an adjustment. 2021 presented a 3-year vision, which now calls for us to set a new vision.

Today we continue talking about the mission and vision of The Heights Baptist. Since all churches belong to Jesus, they should have a similar mission even as they are personalizing to their own context. Now mission doesn’t change. It can be tweaked as we did last week but not change. What does change is our vision. Vision is how we are going to currently fulfill the mission. We presented our first vision to the church in 2017, and then another in 2021. 2017 was a ten-year vision, but 2020 so changed things our vision needed an adjustment. 2021 presented a 3-year vision, which now calls for us to set a new vision.

For the next several Sundays we are going to be looking at the mission and the vision of The Heights Baptist Church. Now that excites me, but I can respect, recognize the reality that when some hear that they kind of groan and think, 'That’s not what I needed today'. Or maybe even, 'I don’t care'. Why should you care? And with all you have going on, why should this mean something to you today?