Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Leviticus with a look at what is commonly called the "burnt offering" or the "whole burnt offering," explaining why it might be better called the "ascension offering."
The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of identity. The world wants you to define yourself in a host of different ways, but the Bible only offers us two identities: either dead in trespasses and sins or newly alive in Christ.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 20, in which Jesus tells a parable about workers in a vineyard. We think we want fair, but what we actually need from God is mercy and generosity.
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Leviticus with a preliminary look at sacrifices, starting in Genesis: God sacrifices for Adam and Eve in the garden, and Cain and Abel bring offerings to God.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving slave. Don't forget, he cautions us, the extent of the debt you've been forgiven!
Michael Neal continues his class on Leviticus with a comparative look at the Garden in Eden, Mt. Sinai, and the Tabernacle. God dwells on the mountaintop.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus teaches on church discipline. We discipline ourselves to protect our witness to the world, so that we can win the world to Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven.
Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with an examination of divine rest. Where God rests, that is his temple...and he rests with his people on earth.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Romans 12, in which Paul gives the church a list of laws by which to live. How are Christians to relate to the good and holy law of God? By submitting to it, and then returning again to the mercies of Christ, who saved us from our sin.
Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with a look at the creation story in Genesis, comparing Eden and its garden to the tabernacle in which God dwells with his people.
