U-turns Permitted

Today we start a new series on Paul's letter to the Romans. It is entitled: "When in Romans: Rescue all the way out and all the way down". Today we will introduce the series by looking at what we mean by this title and tagline. Click here for background info on books and resources used.

Today we have Rev. Dr. Kyuboem Lee as guest speaker. He will speak from 1 John 4:15-21, entitled: How Love Is Made Perfect Among Us.

Today we look at Gomer, the wife of the ancient prophet Hosea. we will read Hosea 1-3 and see Gomer as idolater and victim, and see Hosea embodying God's unconditional love for His people. This is the last of this sermon series.

Today we look at the three men who were the fathers of agriculture (livestock), music and iron and bronze working. And that leads us to the subject of vocation, calling. Genesis 4:16-26.

Today we look at the story of the Queen of Sheba who visits King Solomon at the height of the glory of Israel during Old Testament times.

Today we follow Eliezer, from Genesis 15:1-3 and Genesis 24. A faithful servant and friend of Abraham.

Today we follow 3 women who traveled with Jesus and "ministered" to him. They had been healed by him, and it is amazing to what places they went as they followed him.

Today we read Exodus 2:1-10, the story of the mother of Moses and Moses' birth. Although she is not named in this story, from later texts we find that her name is Jochebed. A perceptive woman of skill, courage and faith.

Today we read 1 Kings 21:1-14, the story of Naboth and King Ahab. Ahab, who stands for Empire, wants Naboth, the faithful man, to give up his vineyard for a vegetable garden. Generational community for a fast buck (not that there is anything wrong per se with vegetable gardens).

Today we start our new summer series called "Nobody Knows Me At All". This series will focus on little-known Bible figures who made a difference. The purpose is to understand better how the “little people” - including us - can make a real difference for God’s Kingdom and encourage us to take hope in the daily, routine and sometimes mundane things God has given us to do. We will always tie their stories to Jesus, the Suffering Servant, who took the way of humility, service and death to bring about His Kingdom.

Today we study Jael, from Judges 4 and 5.