Covenant of Grace Messages

The feasts of the Lord were an integral part of the life of the nation of Israel in times of their faithfulness. The feasts are really quite fantastic and important in many ways. In addition to the weekly liturgy of the Sabbath, the feasts were an annual liturgy that rehearsed the story of their salvation, grounded them in a healthy cycle of life and pointed to a coming Messiah. And the feasts can...

Many people think worship is about what we like—our preferences, our comfort, our experience—but true worship is about what God desires and deserves. Leviticus 21-22 shows us that God called Israel’s priests to lives of holiness because they served in His presence and represented His name. In this sermon, we’ll see that God still deserves holy worshipers—set apart, devoted, and willing to give Him...

In a world that minimizes sin and blurs the lines of justice, Leviticus 20 speaks with sobering clarity. This chapter doesn’t just define evil—it prescribes consequences. It reminds us that God is not indifferent to what harms people and dishonors His name. While the civil penalties given to Israel don’t apply to us today in the same way, they reveal the seriousness of sin and the justice of God....

Every believer must choose between a life of holiness shaped by God or a life of compromise shaped by the world. Leviticus 19 answers the question, “What does holiness actually look like?”—and it does so not with abstractions, but with concrete commands that reach into every corner of life. This chapter calls us to be distinct: to fear God, love our neighbor, walk in purity, show compassion, and l...

This Father’s Day, we’re confronting a struggle as old as Eden. The Adamic plague of avoiding responsibility is alive and well. Too many men deflect blame, downplay their failures, or dodge hard conversations. And what we see in the culture often starts in the home. But God calls men to something better. He calls us to take responsibility. For families to flourish, fathers must embrace the God-giv...

Every believer must choose whether to follow God’s holy standards or the world’s ever-changing morality—allegiance or assimilation. Leviticus 18 is a clarion call: believers are to be conformed to God’s standards on sexual perspective and practice. Taking unholy detours leads to confusion, chaos, and serious consequences. But submitting to his wise boundaries as those set apart for purity leads to...

Even with all our medical knowledge, blood still carries a mysterious, almost sacred aura—and Christianity is inescapably a religion about blood. This is uncomfortable for many, but Leviticus 17 helps us understand why: life is in the blood, and life belongs to God. This ancient text not only reveals the nature of the salvation Jesus accomplished, but also speaks with surprising clarity to modern...

How can a sinful people draw near to the holy God? Leviticus answers that question, and chapter 16 gets to the heart of it. This chapter shows that although sin separates, God provides a substitute. And this points us to Christ, through whom our sins are forgiven and forgotten, so we are free to draw near to God.

Disease, quarantine, and cleansing. These chapters read more like a health manual than Holy Scripture. It's tempting to skip over them, but Leviticus 13-15 actually teaches us that sin is defiling and spreads like a disease, and that Jesus came to make us clean.

Why would God include laws about childbirth in the middle of a book about sacrifices and purity? Leviticus 12 teaches us that impurity isn’t just about bad behavior; it’s about a broken condition inherited at birth. But this passage doesn’t just expose the problem—it points us to the provision. Through blood and sacrifice, God was preparing His people for a greater cleansing to come. And in Christ...

In 1 Kings 17, we encounter a man of God whose life provides us with a vision of the living God who longs to bless us.

This week, we will hear from a guest pastor, Joel Shorey. Joel is lead pastor at Redeemer Fellowship in Newark, DE, a sister church in Sovereign Grace Churches. This week, he will preach on the the beauty of Jesus Christ as revealed in Hebrews.

In this Easter sermon on Acts 2:22-41, we see how Christ’s resurrection wasn’t just a victory over the tomb—it was His triumph over sin, death, and hell. And now, everyone who calls on the name of Jesus can share in His risen life.

Laws about clean and unclean animals can feel strange to modern readers—why does God care about which animals Israel could eat? And what do we do with a passage like this? In Leviticus 11, we discover that these commands were never just about food; they were about forming a people. A people set apart. A people who lived differently because they belonged to a holy God. In this message, we’ll see ho...

Often the most important lessons from the Lord are learned through hardship. We need strong hands to move from the path of peril to the way of righteousness. We need sharp reminders to be discerning rather than complacent or presumptuous. In Leviticus 10 the Lord illustrates the consequences of disobedience and teaches his people to be discerning.

Many Christians long for a deeper experience of God’s presence, yet few stop to consider how He has made a way for us to draw near. In this sermon from Leviticus 9, we’ll explore how God’s manifest presence is both the purpose and the result of true worship. Do you long to know God more? This sermon will challenge us to seek, expect, and respond to the presence of God.

Many Christians recognize that singing is a key part of the church’s worship, yet few stop to consider why. Why does God command His people to sing, and what should our singing accomplish? In this sermon from Ephesians 5:18–20, we’ll explore how Spirit-filled singing glorifies God, builds up the church, and strengthens our hearts. Singing is not merely a tradition or an emotional outlet — it’s a p...

In this elaborate ordination ceremony, Aaron and his sons are washed, clothed, and anointed. They are consecrated as God's servants—mediators who represent the people before God. Where do we see priests today? We may not all be ordained ministers, but the church is a "kingdom of priests" in the Lord's service. We are to consecrate our lives for the Lord's purposes, even as we look continually to o...

What does it mean to live a holy life before God? A lot of people think holiness is just about being a good person—following the rules, avoiding the “big” sins—but in Leviticus 6:8–7:38, God shows us something way bigger. Holiness isn’t just a moral checklist; it’s a total, all-in commitment to worship and serve the Lord. Just as the priests were set apart for continual worship, so we, as new cove...

What does true repentance look like? Does it require more than mere confession? In our study of the guilt offering in Leviticus 5:14–6:7, we'll see that it is not just an offense—it is a debt that must be paid and a wrong that must be made right. Yet, in His mercy, God provides atonement through the sacrifice of a ram, pointing forward to Christ, our true guilt offering. Because He has paid our de...

It is easy to downplay sin—to excuse it, to justify it, to call it anything but what it truly is. But sin is no small thing. It brings guilt and defiles. Sin separates us from a holy God. In Leviticus 4:1–5:13, we will unpack the significance of the sin offering and the seriousness of sin. The sacrificial system shows us that sin is not just a mistake to overlook—it is an offense that must be forg...

In Leviticus 3, we study a climactic moment in Israelite worship: the peace offering. Through this offering, the people were invited to rejoice in the peace they had with God and feast in his presence. What a picture of an astounding truth of the gospel, that fallen yet redeemed people can commune peacefully with God at his table. Truly this is something to celebrate!

When we think of Old Testament offerings, we often focus on atonement for sin, but not every offering was about forgiveness. The grain offering in Leviticus 2 was a tribute to the King—an act of worship that acknowledged God’s lordship, expressed devotion, and presented a gift of gratitude. This passage helps us see that true worship isn’t just about receiving grace but about responding to God’s r...

Leviticus is a challenging book, and many Christians find it difficult to understand. Some skim through it, while others skip it entirely. But this book actually answers one of the most important questions in all of Scripture: How can sinful people come into the presence of a holy God? In this first sermon of our new series through Leviticus, we'll unpacks the meaning of this book, its key themes,...

Too often, we live as if God’s mission is optional, distracted by our own pursuits while neglecting the call to proclaim His salvation. But, in Isaiah 52:1-12, God calls His people to awaken and arise, reminding us that He has redeemed us not for comfort, but for His glory among the nations. In this sermon, we’ll see how God’s mission is urgent, His salvation is glorious, and His presence is guara...