The Call of Abram – Genesis 12:1-20 go to the land I will show you I recently heard someone say that they pray “for just enough light so they don’t trip.” It might not be enough to see all the way down the pathway, but enough to get to the next bend. Like Abram, we…
E100 #2: “Living Stones”Text: Genesis 11:1-9As we begin our journey through the Grand Narrative of Scripture, we explore what it means to be created in the Image of God, and how humanity has continued to live out a tarnished reflection of that Image. This week, Pastor Jon looks at the Tower of Babel, exploring the…
Sermon Podcast: E100 #2: “Living Stones” Text: Genesis 11:1-9 In addition to the daily email devotionals, you’re invited to listen in each week through the sermon podcast that is connected to our E100 Challenge. As we begin our journey through the Grand Narrative of Scripture, we explore what it means to be created in the…
Tower of Babel – Genesis 11:1-9 so that we may make a name for ourselves The people try to build a tower to the heavens, and God confuses their speech. I find it interesting that God chooses this particular consequence. After all, at first glace, the punishment doesn’t seem to fit the crime. Why not…
God’s Covenant with Noah – Genesis 8:1-9:17 Covenants and Contracts. Certainly there are elements of modern-day contracts which reflect the ancient practices of covenants. And yet, at the same time, there are some significant differences. For starters, contracts typically exist for the purpose of self-protection. A contract is a legal transaction that spells out the…
The Flood – Genesis 6:5-7:24 The First Zoo I love zoos and animal parks… at least the ones where the animals are well cared for! A few years back, the church graciously provided us with a one-month sabbatical for rest, reading, and renewal. One of the highlights of our time was being able to visit…
The Fall – Genesis 3:1-24 Who do you listen to? One of the early problems for humanity was deciding whose voice was authoritative. God said one thing… the serpent said another. Who should a mere human believe? It appears as though God told Adam one thing, which he diligently passed along to Eve. However, the…
Creation – Genesis 1:1-2:25 in the image of God For me, these are probably the most important words in the Creation account. They don’t mean that God looks like humans in some anthropomorphic sense. But they do remind us that we were created with the capacity for love, and creative, and authority. Each of those…
E100 #1: “A Peculiar Story: The Story that Shapes Us”Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17Join us on the E100 Challenge, as we journey through 100 Essential Bible Lessons this summer. Today, Pastor Jon introduces the series, and shares about the ways that the people of God are shaped by the Story of God. We explore what it…
Sermon Podcast: E100 #1: “A Peculiar Story: The Story that Shapes Us” Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 In addition to the daily email devotionals, you’re invited to listen in each week through the sermon podcast that is connected to our E100 Challenge. This week, Pastor Jon talks about the Story that shapes us, and cautions us…