First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

We note the many echoes of creation in the plans for and the execution of the tabernacle.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

We give an overview of the Jewish Feast calendar as a way to see that God not only gives laws but feasts to show His people who they are.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

We consider the echoes of Sinai in the book of Revelation and what they mean.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

Looking at Exodus in the context of the first five books of the Bible.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

We look at how the language in the plagues anticipates the judgment of the Egyptian army.

Exodus 4:22-27

We look at Pharaoh's heavy heart, the Lord making Pharaoh's heart resolute, and why it matters.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In Exodus 12, Israel is about to celebrate the Passover in Egypt prior to their departure. Moses, the leader of the people, shares that as part of the meal, "your children [will] ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?' When they do, tell them, 'It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD.'" This ceremony was not just for the original Israelites. It was for their children and children's children. It was the Covenant LORD's rescue of enslaved people through the shedding of blood. It was their rescue. It was also our rescue. The story of Exodus is the story of our first deliverance.

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 - 14

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

Ecclesiastes 9:1-16

We contrast Pharaoh's kingdom in Exodus 1 with God's Kingdom values in Exodus 2.

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

Ecclesiastes 7 states that death is a wonderful teacher of what matters most.

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

Ecclesiastes 3:9-14

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

The well-known Christmas hymn Joy to the World includes the lyrics, "Let heaven and nature sing!" The birth of Jesus marks the significant moment when heaven breaks through, and creation's restoration begins. It is striking that the prophets call out heaven and earth as receivers of God's salvation. This Advent season, we look at the prophet Isaiah as we join generations long for Jesus' coming.

The well-known Christmas hymn Joy to the World includes the lyrics, "Let heaven and nature sing!" The birth of Jesus marks the significant moment when heaven breaks through, and creation's restoration begins. It is striking that the prophets call out heaven and earth as receivers of God's salvation. This Advent season, we look at the prophet Isaiah as we join generations long for Jesus' coming.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

We quickly overview the covenants in the Old Testament and note their importance for how we read Scripture.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

We look at the conversation between David and Michal and wonder about its application.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

In 1 Samuel 24, David cuts off a part of Saul's robe and is 'struck in the heart!' What's that all about?

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!

We note how Paul ends up in Jerusalem and note his hope in preaching, what gives him certainty, and what political maneuvers are going on behind the scenes.

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!

We look at ways in which Luke uses some of the same language of his Gospel as he writes the Book of Acts.

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!

We consider the challenges faced when we do not see eye-to-eye with fellow brothers and sisters.

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!

In the Book of Acts, Luke is clear that the gospel stories are just the beginning of what Jesus "began to do and to teach." The story of Jesus continues in and through the lives of the apostles. As we read about the early church and their efforts to testify to Jesus, we witness how the Holy Spirit powerfully uses them to proclaim the rule and reign of God. We also find ourselves challenged by and filled with the Holy Spirit, as we continue to witness what Jesus is doing and teaching today!