Andrew Baker | Exodus 19:5-6, 25:8, 28:29, 33:14-16, 40:34-35; John 1:14, 2:18-22; Revelation 1:4-6, 5:10, 21:3; Matthew 6:9-10; Genesis 1:26, 2:15; Hebrews 7:17-26; 2 Corinthians 6:16 — Mankind was created in God’s image; literally, to bear His representation and carry His presence on Earth. Adam, Aaron, and the nation of Israel all failed to completely fulfil this priestly role, but Jesus came as the perfect presence-bearer and mediator, our great high priest. May we follow Jesus’ example, responding to this divine priestly calling to carry the precious, powerful presence of God to the world.

Andrew Baker | Exodus 19:3-6; Isaiah 54:5; Jeremiah 3:14; Colossians 1:20; John 16:7, 17:20-21; Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 3:14-19, 5:32; John 14:2; Matthew 24:36; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 19:6-9 — Beginning at Mount Sinai and littered throughout both Testaments, God (and Jesus) clearly describes Himself as the husband, lover, and bridegroom of His chosen people. For God did not create humans to be obedient slaves, but rather to be His treasured possession.

Adam Ritchard | 2 Chronicles 20:1-22; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Numbers 28:11 — We must not have a small or reduced picture of worship, for it is a powerful weapon which must be wielded rightly. Worship focuses our hearts, gives us right perspective, steadies our gaze, and invites the Lord to do what only He can.

Andrew Baker | Colossians 2:13-15; Romans 5:20, 8:31-39; John 11:25-26; 1 John 3:16, 5:19 — The resurrection is the defining moment of the Biblical narrative. God stepped into human history; lived, died, and rose again to rescue and redeem us. Through the resurrection Jesus won the decisive victory over sin, death, and evil.

Adam Ritchard | Matthew 27:11-54; Isaiah 55; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 6:23 — The Cross of Calvary is confronting. We are confronted by the injustice and brutality of Christ’s death. We are confronted by the ugliness of our sin that deserves such a penalty. We are confronted by Christ’s divine humility contrasting our human pride. And we are confronted by the immeasurably high price He paid to save you and me.

Andrew Baker | John 12:12-15; Luke 19:37-40; Galatians 3:9; Genesis 15:13-16; Exodus 2:23-25, 7:17, 8:10,22, 9:14,29, 10:1-2; Colossians 2:13-15; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Ephesians 6:12 — From the Exodus of Egypt to Palm Sunday, scripture’s declaration is of a God who not only fulfils His promises and plans, but in doing so demonstrates the ultimate triumphant victory of Christ over all other powers and authorities. To Him be all glory and dominion forever and ever, amen!

Selwyn van Wyk | Psalm 147:3; Revelation 18:2; Matthew 9:27-30,36, 10:8, 15:8,21-28,31; Luke 4:41; Deuteronomy 7:22-23; Ephesians 6:18 — The reality of demonic possession and deliverance is clearly found in scripture, but often ignored in the modern church. What can we learn from the Biblical accounts in question, and how can we strike the right balance on this polarising topic?

Hear from Selwyn van Wyk, author, speaker, and founder of Unseen Realm Ministries.

Adam Ritchard | Revelation 4:1-5:14; John 4:23-24; Genesis 12:1-8 — In Revelation we see a picture of unceasing worship of the One seated on heaven’s throne. What could our earthly worship possibly add to this picture of perfection? As we explore this question over the coming series, let us consider Abraham. In and out of season, Genesis records him building an altar to the Lord. These were intentional acts of worshipful devotion; establishing places of encounter, remembrance, and surrender.

Andrew Baker | Genesis 11:1-9,28 12:1-3, 22:15-18; Matthew 24:35; Deuteronomy 32:8-9; Joshua 24:2; Galatians 3:7-9,16,28-29; John 11:49-53 — In the Abrahamic covenant we see God fulfil an incredible promise: through an aged, idol-worshipping, faithless man (and his barren wife), God established a people of His own through whom all nations would receive salvation. From Abraham to Christ, God’s covenant promises are founded upon His faithfulness and centred around His gift of grace, all to achieve redemption for a fallen and broken mankind.

Andrew Baker | Genesis 6:1-8; 2 Peter 2:4-9; Acts 17:30-31, 10:42; James 2:13, 5:11; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:4; Hebrews 3:7-8, 4:16; Romans 8:1; Luke 18:9-14 — As early as Noah’s Ark, human history shows that the natural result of free will is brokenness, evil, and rebellion. Across scripture we see that God is a just and righteous judge who does not let human sin go unchecked. But likewise we see that God takes mercy so seriously that He bore its price to ensure we receive it.