Christ Church Jerusalem

10 April 2022 - Palm Sunday - At Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, the people rejoiced and praise God when they saw Jesus because of the miracles they had seen. “Blessed is the King!” But as He continued down the mountain and approached Jerusalem, Jesus wept over the city, knowing that destruction was coming. "If only you knew what makes for peace.” What happened to Jerusalem should al...

3 April 2022 - Fifth Sunday in Lent - As we approach Passover and Holy Week, Isaiah has us look back at the Exodus while also calling our attention to God's new thing. We look back not in nostalgia, says Rev. Alex Jacob, but to remember God's faithfulness, a faithfulness that we can count on going forward. We find here a tension between contentment in our circumstance and ambition for God's future...

Aaron and the gang begin discussing the sexual laws of Leviticus 18. Listener discretion is advised. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

27 March 2022 - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Luke 15 includes what’s often called “The parable of the prodigal son” as well as two other “lost and found” parables, but all three stories are, in fact, a single parable. Rev. Neville Jones takes a detailed look at the chapter and shows how Jesus has carefully constructed a story that is full of surprises for his hearers as well as being very revealing abo...

Aaron and the gang discuss the treatment of animals and why God values the blood of animals and humans so much. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

20 March 2022 - Third Sunday in Lent - God is not the god of karma; he is the God of grace, says Rev. Aaron Eime. In challenging some of our false assumptions at how the world works, Jesus calls us to show the fruit of repentance. Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusal...

Aaron and the gang finish Leviticus 16 and the statutes for the Day of Atonement. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

Living Beyond Our Fears | Rev. David Pileggi 13 March 2022 - Second Sunday in Lent - Psalm 27 and our Gospel passage today are tied together by the theme of fear. In this psalm, we discover that biblical worship – where we behold God’s beauty, express joy, and offer sacrifice – is the best place to lose our fears and anxieties. The trust and obedience of Jesus, as He refuses to let anything stop h...

We continue digging into Leviticus 16, the Day of Atonement and instructions for the scapegoat. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

6 March 2022 - First Sunday in Lent - In this world, we will face testing and trials. It is at these times, says Rev. David Pileggi, that we need to hear the voice of the Lord - not only for encouragement to remain faithful but to strengthen our identity in Him. We should not be surprised when trials come our way, we must be prepared. Readings: Deuteronomy 8; Luke 4:1-13 Blessed by our teachings?...

Moses had acted as priest for one week, demonstrating to Aaron and his sons how to serve appropriately in the presence of God (Lev 8-9). On the eighth day, Aaron had assumed his role as the High Priest and now receives instructions on how to enter the Holy of Holies to meet with the Lord. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-st...

27 February 2022 - Transfiguration Sunday - The story of the Transfiguration brings the season of Epiphany to a close. As with the Baptism of Jesus at the beginning of Epiphany, a voice from heaven is the highlight of the Transfiguration passage. The voice of God connects the life and ministry of Jesus with the entire Hebrew Bible and commands Jesus’ disciples to listen to him in a biblical contex...

Aaron and the gang look at the Day of Atonement as laid out in Leviticus 16. This leads to a discussion on the scapegoat and Azazel. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

20 February 2022 - Seventh Sunday of Epiphany - In just a few verses Luke records an occasion when Jesus taught his disciples how to live transformed lives, both as a community and individuals. The heart of this is summed up in three words: Love your enemies. Deacon Neville Jones walks us through several of Jesus' examples of how we should respond when subjected to insults, physical aggression and...

Reading Leviticus 15 leads to a discussion on the view of sex within Jewish and Christian contexts. The group also revisits the difference between sinfulness and uncleanness. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donatio...

13 February 2022 - Sixth Sunday of Epiphany - In an age of social media when so many of us are concerned with appearances and what others think of us, we should heed the words of Jesus, “Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you.” This saying and others in the Lukan account of the Sermon on the Mount uncovers a spiritual reality that reveals the blessings of poverty, desperation, and even persec...

6 February 2022 - Fifth Sunday of Epiphany - The ancient calling of Jesus to discipleship and to represent the good news of God is irrevocable. Rev. Aaron Eime reminds us that the call of discipleship extends to us today. We should answer Jesus' call with all humility and courage. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a...

Leviticus 14 deals with the cleansing of lepers and infected homes, and the group continues to grapple with the implications for disciples of Jesus. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusal...

Gospel Lessons from a Nazareth Synagogue | Rev. David Pileggi 30 January 2022 - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany - Luke’s account of Jesus’ sermon in Nazareth is rich in detail of Jewish religious life in the first century. It also defines the mission of Jesus and, even further, the very nature of the Father who sent Him. The strong reaction of the townsfolk, says Rev. David Pileggi, is instructive for u...

The passage giving instructions for dealing with leprosy leads to a discussion whether there is a connection between sin and sickness. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

23 January 2022 - Third Sunday of Epiphany - Jesus begins his ministry in Luke’s gospel by declaring that his mission is a continuation of God’s desire to rescue (redeem) what rightfully belongs to Him. We can only fully understand the depth of God’s love and compassion, says Rev. David Pileggi, when we see this incident in the light of his dealings with Israel. And redemption is always accompanie...

The group looks at the offerings required of a woman after childbirth and discusses whether there is some sin a woman commits in childbirth and continues to touch on the definition of atonement. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a smal...

16 January 2022 - Second Sunday of Epiphany - That Jesus miraculously turned water into wine has made the story of the wedding at Cana in Galilee well known. John calls the transformation a "sign" as it's much more than just a miracle. Rev. Neville Jones walks us through details of the story as well as how Jesus refers to weddings in his teachings. He will then show us the significance and prophet...

A passage on clean and unclean animals stokes discussion on what kosher laws mean to the followers of Jesus the Messiah. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at https://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/bible-studies/leviticus-and-god-called/ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

9 January 2022 - First Sunday of Epiphany - Although we may struggle with some questions that the baptism of Jesus raises, his experience at the Jordan River does have an obvious and powerful life-giving message. Our obsessive search for meaning and identity today is often done in the most harmful ways imaginable. Instead, each one of us needs to hear our Father's voice saying, “You are my beloved...