This week we will be exploring Exodus 12:1-38 together, Applying the Blood of the Lamb.
Passover is one of the oldest, continuously celebrated rituals in world history. For close to 3500 years, Jews have met together as families to remember God's deliverance from the bondage of Egypt and His provision of the Passover lamb.
And every time we celebrate communion, we are joining them in this remembrance.
Passover is one of the most significant events in the story of Scripture--not only because it marks the beginning of Israel as a nation but it also points to the greatest deliverance in history, the death of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ.
This Sunday, we will walk through Exodus 12:1-28 verse-by-verse, learning about the original observance of Passover, focusing on the lamb, and seeing the signs of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29)
May God open our eyes to the wonder of Passover and deepen our understanding of the great grace shown to us in the blood of Jesus Christ!
A Bible study guide is available, walking step-by-step, verse-by-verse, through Exodus 1-13. Pick up a study guide on Sunday ($5 donation) and join us for this journey!
After our second service, join us for a baptism outside as we celebrate another life saved by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ!

This week we will be exploring Exodus 10:1-11:10 together, Facing the Judgment of God.
Within redemption, there is judgment.
To be delivered, something has to be defeated.
To be set free, something has to be overcome.
For Israel to be liberated from bondage, Egypt and its gods had to be judged.
Against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord! (Exodus 12:12b)
This Sunday, we will look at plagues #8 and #9 -- locusts and darkness. We will also hear the announcement of the final plague -- the death of the firstborn.
Once again in these plagues, we will see God's sovereignty over the earth, Pharaoh's obstinacy in his heart, the Israelites' protection from judgment, and the gods of Egypt being rendered as nothing.
We will also answer the question: Was God being unfair in hardening Pharaoh's heart?
And we will address another question related to this one: Is it fair for people to be judged to hell if they refuse to trust in Jesus as Savior?
These are serious questions...but then again, sin is serious, death is certain, and God's judgment is a reality so we must take time to deal with the "dark side" of the plagues and what they can teach us today.
May God open our eyes to the reality of sin and the certainty of judgment so that our hearts will rejoice at the beauty and wonder of His grace!

This week we will be exploring Exodus 8:20-9:35 together, Knowing that He Is the Lord!
I originally titled this week, Confronting the Gods of Egypt, Part II. But since most sequels are not that good, I decided to change the title. 🙂
Actually, as I studied this week, I was reminded again of the primary purpose of the ten plagues.
By this you shall know that I am the LORD! (7:17)
This is Life 101. This is Reality 101. This is Wisdom 101.
The first truth that we must learn is a simple one: He is the Lord.
Once we acknowledge this truth, then other truths begin to take shape. Since He is the Lord, then that means...
I am not the Lord. The rulers of this world are not the Lord. The things of this world that I put my trust in will not satisfy me or give me security. I can't go my own way and find life. I exist to give Him glory. My purpose in life is to know Him and to follow His will. Salvation can only come through His grace. I can rest in His sovereignty. I can trust in His goodness. I can rejoice in His love.
God redeems us so that we can know Him.
And God confronts the false idols of this world so that everyone can know that He alone is the Lord.
This Sunday we will continue our journey through the plagues. With each plague, God reveals an aspect of His character, confronts the false gods of Egypt, shows grace toward His people, and exposes the hardness of man's heart.
As we study God's Word this week, may we bow in worship and humility and proclaim, "He is the Lord!"