The Covenants

From the series: Standalone Messages

Today we are examining why God first gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel and the meaning they still hold for us today.

From the series: In the Beginning

God uses circumcision as a sign of the covenant that he establishes between himself and Abraham. It’s a reminder that our life should be fully surrendered to God.

From the series: In the Beginning

There can be times in life when we question if God hears us and our concerns. These are questions that Abraham raises in Genesis 15. In one of the most important passages of the Old Testament, God establishes his covenant with Abraham and promises that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars.

From the series: In the Beginning

In Genesis 9, God gives mankind a second chance after the great flood. He establishes a covenant with Noah that there would never again be a worldwide flood upon the earth.

From the series: Jars of Clay

Do you feel like you never quite live up to religious expectations? That if you could just work a little bit more you can be good enough? The Apostle Paul confronts this way of thinking and reminds us that we can only find true freedom in Jesus.

From the series: Pursuing God's Heart

We examine 2 Samuel 7 and the desire of David to build a temple for God, but how God's desire is for connection with his people.

From the series: Ideal Family

Join us for the start of a new series, "Ideal Family".

From the series: Greater

Delves into the biblical concept of Zion, contrasting it with Mount Sinai. It explores the meanings of these two symbolic locations, emphasizing Zion as a metaphor for God's presence and grace in the New Testament, in contrast to Sinai's representation of law and judgment. Highlights the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, where Zion signifies a spiritual journey towards a deeper, grace-filled relationship with God.

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

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: Loving the Old Testament

Explains Hosea's role as a prophet during Israel's time of spiritual adultery. It highlights Hosea's symbolic marriage to a prostitute, representing Israel's unfaithfulness and God's persistent love, emphasizing the need for spiritual renewal and fidelity to God.

From the series: Live Free

Discusses the importance of understanding the liberty found in Christ, as highlighted in Galatians. It emphasizes that Jesus has set believers free from the bondage of religious laws and works. Explains that the law was given to reveal human sinfulness and the need for a Savior, not to provide a means for achieving righteousness. Believers are encouraged to live in the freedom and grace offered by Christ's sacrifice, recognizing that their acceptance by God is based on faith, not their own efforts.

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.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Focuses on the significance of Easter, exploring the themes of faith, hope, and love. It recounts the story of sin entering the world through Adam and Eve, necessitating a Savior to restore humanity's relationship with God. Explains how Jesus fulfilled the role of the sacrificial lamb, paying the debt of sin and offering salvation. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus brought hope, demonstrating God's love and providing a way for believers to find eternal life through faith in Him.

From the first Passover in Egypt to the upper room, one thread runs through it all. How communion ties the old and new covenants together in Christ.

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