This message provides an overview for the Leviticus series and explains the commitment required to offer burnt offerings. Burnt offerings require our best and personally identifying with an innocent one to take our sin. Our sacrifices will often fall short, but we thank God that when Jesus offered up Himself, it was a sweet smelling…
In this message, we note the importance of resting, feasting and gladness when God’s people remember His deliverance from enemies. If the Jews of Esther’s day could do this, how much more should we rejoice in the great deliverance of Calvary.
This portion records high and low expectations being reversed. Haman expects to prosper from his wicked deeds but is judged when his plot is uncovered. Esther and Mordicai expect to be destroyed, but are exalted when all is revealed.
In this first message, we are introduced to key characters, themes and the story of Esther. The parallels to our day are unmistakable. Like the Jews, we might be tempted to question God’s plans and purposes when we are under foreign rule and power. Esther reminds us that God is always with His people and…
This message focuses on the unpopular practice of corrective discipline of children. Whilst some may be skeptical about the role of physical discipline, God shows us His wisdom and purpose in discipline. As we consider Hebrews12 and various texts from Proverbs, may parents be encouraged to lovingly discipline their children for the glory of God.
There are many competing ideas of what makes a good parent and what should shape family priorities. In Scripture, it is clear that God’s priorities rise over and above the various opinions of man. This message helps us understand how we can honour God and be faithful parents to our children. It also enables those…
Women are faced with many pressures to succeed and perform in various spheres of life. Proverbs 31 reminds us what is pleasing to God and the character of a woman who fears the Lord.
Submission is a dirty word in a world idolising independence and skeptical of God given authority. But without submission, we’d be left with chaos and we wouldn’t have the gospel. In this message, we’ll see what biblical submission is in general and the specific call to women in marriages.
Headship is a contentious doctrine due to misunderstandings about equality and also abuse of power. That said, headship is necessary in salvation and also in marriage according to Ephesians 5. Husbands are not to be heavy handed, but demonstrate loving headship as Christ is the loving head of the church. What does this practically look…
