E100 #8: Be Not Conformed – July 22, 2012

E100 #8: “Be Not Conformed”Text: I Samuel 8:1-20As we continue our journey through scripture, we consider what it means for the Israelites to have wanted to “be like other nations,” and to have a king.  As we consider the implications for us today, we recognize that not only are we tempted to be like the…

E100 #7: Our Kinsman Redeemer – July 15, 2012

E100 #7: “Our Kinsman Redeemer”Text: Ruth 1-4Pastor Jon offers a brief devotional on the book of Ruth, highlighting that we care for widows, orphans and outsiders because we are all widows, orphans and outsiders.  It is only because of our Kinsman Redeemer that we can consider ourselves part of the Family of God.

E100 #6: Consecrate Yourselves – July 8, 2012

E100 #6 – “Consecrate Yourselves”Text: Joshua 3:1-13By exploring several texts, Pastor Jon considers the themes of preparation and consecration.  We considered the possiblity that we may not see God’s hand at work because we are not properly prepared to encounter an Almighty and Holy God.

E100 #4: Higher Ways – June 24, 2012

E100 #4: “Higher Ways”Text: Genesis 45:3-8; 50:15-21The story of Joseph reminds us that God will keep his promise to his people, and that He watches over those of integrity and faithfulness.  At the same time, we’re reminded that our current situations may not make much sense until we can look back and see God’s hand…

E100 #3: Promises, Promises – June 17, 2012

E100 #3: “Promises, Promises”Text: Genesis 22:1-19Abraham gives us an example of someone who was willing to trust that God would keep His promises.  Despite Abraham’s spotty history at keeping the covenant, we recognize that he was willing to offer Isaac back as the firstfruits of the promise.  The principle of firstfruits is a reminder that…

E100 #2: Living Stones – June 10, 2012

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…

A Peculiar Companion – May 27, 2012

“A Peculiar Companion”Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14On Pentecost, we are reminded that Christ came not only so we could have eternal life, but that we could have abundant life in the here and now. Pastor Jon takes a look at Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones, and reminds us that God desires to breathe His…

A Peculiar Condition – May 13, 2012

“A Peculiar Condition”Text: John 17:6-19In the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, recorded in John 17, we discover that Jesus not only prays for the disciples, but he prays for us as well! In this prayer, we also learn of our peculiar condition–to be in the world but not of it. As subjects in the Kingdom…