Faith,
Let’s admit it—we’re a little peculiar! Don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with being different. I simply think it’s helpful to admit that Christians are called to be different. God has called His people to be holy, for He is holy. To be holy is to be set apart for a sacred purpose. Thus, when compared to the rest of the world, Christians should look a little peculiar.
Think about it. Most of the world does not worship a Jewish Rabbi who walked the earth 2,000 years ago. Most of the world does not believe His words should dictate their moral decisions. Most of the world would rather kill its enemies than die for them. And most of the world believes they have no need for this “God-in-the-flesh” Rabbi to die for their sins.
How did we get here? We are born from a story. In that story, God went to great lengths—playing a very long game—to form a people unique to Himself. He chose a people who had never been a nation and shaped them through holiness. With these people, He made a covenant: an oath of oneness. He would be their God, and they would be His people.
But what would that look like in practice? He gave them His Law—a formation tool for their civic, religious, and moral life together.
This Sunday, we continue our journey through Exodus, discovering the vital connection between God’s covenant with Israel and His Law. While we, as Christians, are no longer bound by the civic and sacrificial laws of ancient Israel, God is still using the Ten Commandments to form us as His people today.
I pray you will invite a friend and join us this Sunday as we say “yes” to God’s invitation to love Him and others by walking with Christ.
In Christ alone,
Pastor Brad
Message notes are here.
Here are some great videos to prepare for Sunday!
The Book of Exodus, pt 2 (5:17)
The Royal Priesthood (5:04)
What Mountains Have to Do with Being Close to God? (3:20)
**** In case the weather predictors are correct and we get a ton of snow Saturday into Sunday, please use your discretion in coming to church. We will post on Faith Connect and Facebook on Saturday, March 21, if worship is canceled.