This podcast episode features Pastor Will discussing follow-up questions and applications from a sermon on Deuteronomy 29 titled "Covenant Renewal."

The discussion contrasts the old covenant with the new covenant in Christ, emphasizing that believers' relationship with God is now built on Christ's obedience rather than their own. The episode addresses listener questions about early warning signs of apostasy, including diminished spiritual hunger, increased worldly appetite, and unhealthy friendships.

It explores how adoption serves as an analogy for spiritual adoption into God's family and the complete severance from sin that should accompany it. The conversation also examines how doubts and questions, when brought humbly to Christ like John the Baptist's inquiry, can strengthen rather than weaken faith.

In today’s world, we’re very familiar with contracts. From our cell phone plan to our gym membership, our mortgage to our employment agreement, we’re no stranger to signing on the dotted line. But we are increasingly unfamiliar with the idea of a covenant. What makes a covenant different? Why were they so significant in the biblical world? And most importantly, how do humans enter into (and remain in) covenant relationship with the Lord? Join us for this sermon as we consider all these questions and more, and continue our study of the book of Deuteronomy in chapter 29.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 26-27 by West Hills Church

Growing up, I loved getting presents, but I hated writing “thank you” notes. Yet the importance of recognizing the gift and expressing gratitude was drilled into me from an early age. In this sermon from Deuteronomy chs 26 & 27, Moses similarly calls on Israel to “rightly respond to the Lord” in light of all that He has given them. But as we’ve seen all throughout this book, his charge isn’t just for “them back then”; it’s for us still today as well. How does God want us to respond to all that He’s done for us? Join us to find out…and worship accordingly!

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 23-25 (excerpts) by West Hills Church

Most of our lives are filled with ordinary, mundane moments. We move through the same routines, responsibilities, conversations, and tasks that can often feel disconnected from anything “spiritual.” But does God care about those parts of life? Does following Jesus actually shape the everyday and seemingly boring moments?

This week in Deuteronomy, we will walk through a section of laws that may initially seem random, yet together they reveal how God cares about how His people live in every sphere of life. God doesn’t just care about how His people act in spiritual moments but also in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life, calling His people to reflect His character in everything they do.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 22:13-25:12 (excerpts) by West Hills Church

Christians are often charged with espousing a sexual (and marital) ethic that is “outdated and oppressive”. If that’s how skeptics attack our New Testament convictions, they are even more denigrating of the Old Testament’s commands! To be sure, the Law has some pretty difficult and archaic things to say about sex and marriage, especially in our section of Deuteronomy for this sermon. How do we see God’s wisdom and kindness in such laws (and how does any of it point us to Jesus?)? Join us for answers!

Ask the Pastors S8 E15: “What is biblical hospitality and how is it practiced?" by West Hills Church

Check out the sermon from Church in the Park as we hear from the Gospel of John about what it means to be a Christian!