Christ Church Jerusalem

Rev. Aaron Eime and the gang start Leviticus 20 and discuss the idol Molech and some of the idolatry that plagues our societies today. 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/ Music credit: Imag...

15 May 2022 - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Jesus commands us to love as He has loved. Jesus loved us, not from a place of comfort but from a place of risk. Sermon by Rev. Aaron Eime. Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/ This sermon is also available on our You...

8 May 2022 - On the fourth Sunday of the Easter season, known as Good Shepherd Sunday in Anglican and other church traditions, we look at the imagery of the shepherd (both good and wicked) found in Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. The shepherd of Psalm 23, Jesus the Good Shepherd, and the shepherd who leads to living water in the book of Revelation encourage us to listen and to follow Hi...

Aaron Eime and the Bible study group discuss the end of Leviticus 19, including not seeking out mediums or necromancers and honoring elders. 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/ Music credit...

1 May 2022 - Third Sunday of Easter - In the Gospel of John, the resurrected Jesus again reveals himself, tenderly providing to a group of weary and wavering disciples a miraculous catch of fish. He also supplies them with breakfast, assurance, restored relationship with Himself, and the call to steadfastly follow Him in caring for His flock and expanding His kingdom. Peter, near the end of his li...

The Bible study group discusses the commandments to not mix animal species, plant different crops together nor sow different fabrics together. They also discuss the statute about a man having sexual relations with a slave woman. 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? Con...

24 April 2022 - At the Crossroads 2022 - In 2016, Andrew Brunson was arrested by the Turkish government on false charges and imprisoned for more than two years. Andrew connects his imprisonment to a prayer he began praying in 2007: "Father God, draw me so close to your heart that you will trust me with the authority to start waves." While Andrew believes his arrest was a satanic attack, he also be...

24 April 2022 - Second Sunday of Easter - History records accounts of Jewish disciples standing by and dying with their martyred rabbis. Rev. David Pileggi reminds us that most of Jesus' students abandoned their teacher at his death. Were they hiding from Jesus in the upper room? After the resurrection, Jesus enters their locked room -- not with justified anger -- but with words of peace and the g...

We continue in Leviticus 19, the pinnacle of this middle book of the Torah. We consider how God expects us to love our neighbor. 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/

17 April 2022 - Resurrection Sunday - God created the world out of love. He always wished to dwell among his created people. Even after Adam and Eve fall, God comes in search of his people. Rev. David Pileggi reminds us that God chose Abraham and freed Israel from Egypt to establish a community to live among. After the resurrection, Jesus goes out searching for his hopeless disciples so they can e...

17 April 2022 - Resurrection Sunday - The crucified Messiah is risen! Hallelujah! Jesus is not just resurrected. He is Resurrection itself. Marcel Rebiai, founder of the Community of Reconciliation in Jerusalem, tells us that we cannot know or understand Resurrection until we allow ourselves to be broken at the cross. All of us have to come to the realization that we have nothing good in ourselves...

We reach Leviticus 19, the pinnacle of this middle book of the Torah. "And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy." 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?...

The call to be holy is not limited to impacting our prayer life or improving the quality of our daily devotions. The principle of holiness is to impact every aspect of our lives, families and communities. Chapter 18 declares the holiness code of conduct in regards to sexual behaviour and how Israel is to act differently from the pagan nations. Led by Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found a...

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...