Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers. At the end of chapter one, the Levites—the priestly helpers—are set aside for their particular ministry.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 9, in which Jesus heals a man born blind from birth. Jesus is the one who restores, redeems, and raises to new life.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. At the beginning of chapter 5, just after crossing the Jordan River, the nation is circumcised.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 5, in which Paul proclaims that Christ died for God's enemies, and John 4, in which Jesus meets a Samaritan woman. It is only in Jesus that we can be fully known and truly loved.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 4, Israel finishes crossing the Jordan and is commanded to take stones out of the river to make a memorial. They are to remember all that God has accomplished for them.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 3, in which Jesus describes the Father's love, and on Romans 4, in which Paul describes that love theologically. God's love looks like sending Jesus to die and be raised for you.
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at most of the first chapter. God cares deeply for his people and the tribes into which they're organized.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 3, the priests put their feet in the Jordan River, the water draws back into a heap, and the people cross into Canaan.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 3, in which Eve is tempted, and on Matthew 4, in which Jesus is. Where all humans stumble, Christ stands firm.
Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a detailed look at the census data at the beginning of the book. Just how many Israelites came out of Egypt and began to wander in the wilderness? He evaluates both the "small Israel" and "large Israel" views.
