Redemptive History

From the series: Light the Dark

There are seven different feasts that are celebrated by the Israelites in the Bible. We examine the significance of each and how Jesus is the fulfillment of them all.

From the series: Kingdom Come

Today we're concluding our series, "Kingdom Come" on the major themes of the Bible. We're jumping into book of Revelation and examining the message of hope it contains.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We'll discover how "Out of Egypt" and "baptized in the Jordan River" and "forty days and forty nights" are connected and what on earth they are talking about. We've seen these things mentioned in the Bible about the life of Jesus.

From the series: Kingdom Come

Discusses the biblical concept of kingdoms and kingship as it relates to Jesus. It begins from the Garden of Eden, tracing through the Old Testament to illustrate how God's story unfolds with a focus on kingship and God's kingdom. Emphasizes God's sovereignty and the Messiah's role in redemption and eternal life, connecting various biblical narratives to show the consistent theme of God's pursuit of humanity through Christ.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at the Passover Lamb from the book of Exodus and how it gives us a foreshadowing of Jesus.

From the series: Christmas 2018

Delves into the deeper meaning of Christmas, using the story of Jesus' early life and the biblical Exodus narrative. It highlights God's persistent pursuit of a faithful relationship with humanity, despite human waywardness. Draws parallels between Jesus' life and the Exodus, underscoring themes of faithfulness, redemption, and God's unchanging love. It invites reflection on the significance of Jesus' birth and the transformative power of God's love in the midst of human brokenness.

From the series: Greater

Focuses on understanding the Old Testament as a precursor to the New Testament. It explains how the Old Testament, with its laws and rituals, serves as a "shadow" of the good things brought by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Emphasizes that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and laws, highlighting the shift from religious practices to a relationship with Christ in the New Covenant.

From the series: Greater

Focusing on Hebrews 9, discusses the symbolism and purpose of temples in the Bible. It examines how temples in the Old Testament, with their prescribed rituals and layout, were a shadow of the greater truth in Jesus Christ. Delves into the significance of the temple furniture, the role of priests, and the concept of God's dwelling among His people. It emphasizes the insufficiency of the temple rituals for salvation, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment and mediator of a new covenant with God.

From the series: Greater

Explores the concept of the New Covenant in Hebrews 8. It contrasts the Old and New Covenants, highlighting Jesus Christ's role as the ultimate high priest and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and laws. Discusses the limitations of the Old Covenant and emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice. It invites reflection on the transformative impact of the New Covenant and the freedom it brings in Christ.

From the series: Greater

Discusses the biblical concept of Sabbath and its significance in the Christian life. It explores the idea of rest, not as a specific day of the week, but as a state of being in Christ. Emphasizes the rest and peace found in Jesus, transcending the traditional understanding of Sabbath as merely a day. It encourages embracing the rest offered through a relationship with Christ, applicable every day.

From the series: Greater

Emphasizes how Hebrews ties Old Testament themes to Jesus Christ, illustrating the culmination of biblical teachings in Christ. It also discusses the book's authorship, historical context, and its significance in understanding and communicating Christian faith. It emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ and encourages a focus on Jesus, especially during life changes and challenges.

From the series: Ruth

Delves into the Book of Ruth's themes of tragedy, triumph, and redemption. It highlights Ruth's journey from despair to hope and aligns this with the Christian experience of finding life through spiritual death. It also explores the book's portrayal of loyalty, faith, and God's redemptive plan, culminating in the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ, emphasizing Ruth's significant role in this narrative.

From the series: Recovery Road

Interprets the biblical story of Hosea to highlight God's persistent love and grace towards humanity despite their unfaithfulness. Emphasizes how Hosea's marriage to Gomer symbolizes the relationship between God and Israel. Underscores the idea that God's love remains steadfast even when people stray, and it demonstrates this through Hosea's journey of marrying a woman of harlotry as directed by God, reflecting His pursuit of a wayward Israel.

From the series: Believe

Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Jesus is the key.

From the series: Believe

Discusses the theme of God's redemptive plan throughout the Bible, starting with Genesis. Emphasizes God's pursuit of humanity despite sin, highlighting the prophetic symbolism of Genesis 3:15 and the sacrificial system in the Old Testament. Connects these Old Testament themes to the New Testament, focusing on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise of redemption and the ultimate sacrificial lamb, bridging the gap between God and humanity.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Highlights the Biblical significance of Bethlehem, focusing on its role in God’s redemption plan, as illustrated through the story of Ruth and Boaz, leading up to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, redemption, and God’s sovereignty, encouraging believers to keep Christ at the center of their lives, especially during the Christmas season.

From the series: The Tabernacle

Delves into the significance and symbolism of the Tabernacle in the Bible. It explores how the Tabernacle served as a dwelling place for God among His people and its role in the Israelites' worship practices.

From the series: The Tabernacle

Explains the significance of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place for God among His people. It highlights its role in revealing God's presence, shaping Israel's identity, and foreshadowing Jesus' redemptive work. The Tabernacle served as a central place of worship and symbolized God's desire to be known and worshipped.

From the series: Unbelievable Christmas

Explores the theme of "an unbelievable journey" beginning with God's promise in Genesis 3:15. It highlights the Old Testament prophecies leading to Jesus' birth, emphasizing God's plan for a Messiah. Key prophecies from Genesis, Deuteronomy, Micah, and Isaiah are discussed, showing the fulfillment of God's promise through the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, Judah, and David, culminating in Jesus' birth.

From the series: Believe

Discusses God's relentless pursuit of humanity throughout history, focusing on the concept of covenant as a binding agreement between God and man. It highlights how, despite humanity's repeated rejection of God, He continues to seek a relationship with us, demonstrated through various covenants with figures like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and ultimately, Jesus.

Abraham, David, Moses, Rahab. God built his story through unlikely, ordinary people. The one truth that can change how close you feel to him.

There is something thrilling about watching a centuries-old prophecy come true. A devotion on Jeremiah's new covenant fulfilled in Hebrews 8.

It is easy to read the Bible as a pile of separate stories and miss the one that ties them together. Seeing Jesus as the theme of the whole book.

The cross was an instrument of gruesome torture, yet Christians wear it with hope. A look at why this symbol of death became a sign of life.