Posts with the tag “old-testament”
Sons of God
by Sermon Recap on April 28th, 2025
In our study of Deuteronomy 14, we're invited to see God's laws not as restrictive burdens, but as loving boundaries set by a caring Father. The food laws and funeral practices discussed aren't just arbitrary rules - they're designed to set God's people apart as holy and treasured. So we are challenged to consider how we live as God's children in a world that often pulls us in different directions? But this message ultimately points us to Christ, who perfectly fulfilled these laws and offers us the opportunity to become children of God through faith in Him. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to live in a way that reflects our status as God's holy and treasured possession, not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude for the freedom we've been given in Christ. Read More
Covenant Love
by Sermon Recap on January 28th, 2025
This sermon explores the central role of love in God's covenant with Israel, emphasizing that the essence of the covenant was love, not merely law. The pastor argues that obedience to God's law stems from loving Him above all else. He draws parallels between the Old Testament covenant and the New Testament teachings on love, highlighting how God's love for His people precedes and motivates their love for Him. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their own lives and conversations to see if they truly reflect a love for God that permeates every aspect of their being. Read More
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