Sermons from February 2018

One of the most repeated statements in the book of Leviticus is when God says this: “I am the Lord your God.” God wants a relationship with His people. God wants His people to know and follow His rules. Saving faith involves relationships and rules for righteousness. Love God and love others: the two greatest relationships, the two greatest rules! In your readings this…

From Sin to Sacrifice is an apt title for our readings this week. We moved from Exodus 32 where Israel built an idol in the form of a golden calf, to Leviticus where God is teaching the people how to do the sacrifices so they can be forgiven for their sins.

When God called Israel to be His people Israel needed to call God their God. The Law was given so God and Israel could become united. This union would later be considered a bond of marriage. God became Israel’s husband, and she His bride. Let’s unpack some of the implications of this in our lesson today.