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DESCRIPTION : Ezekiel 37:1-14   SUMMARY:  God gives Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones which symbolize the house of Israel. Instructed by the Lord, he prophesies to the bones, and they come together and live. God promises to create new life and a restored relationship with Israel.     THE POINT: God’s powerful presence brings new life and heals broken relationships....

DESCRIPTION : Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 SUMMARY:  God sends God’s people into exile, promising to deliver them in 70 years. In the meantime, they are encouraged to live new lives, trusting that God is with them. With time, God’s plan and purpose will reveal themselves.  THE POINT: God provides a future full of hope. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at  pastorseth@fcctro...

DESCRIPTION : Isaiah 9:1-7 SUMMARY:  God’s people have been sitting in darkness because of war, chaos, and displacement. Isaiah’s words remind them to come into the light of God’s presence, and there they receive a beautiful promise.  THE POINT: The prophet promises a new king who will be the presence of God’s light in the world.  QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash...

DESCRIPTION : Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 SUMMARY:  Amos reminds God’s people, who are often tempted to worship other gods, to remember to trust in God alone and treat others with justice.  THE POINT: Amos reminds us to seek God, hate evil, and serve others.  QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at  pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you!! SONG: “...

1 Kings 19:1-18 SUMMARY:  Queen Jezebel, who worshipped Baal, set out to kill Elijah. He fled. Alone, many days’ journey from anyone else, Elijah gave up on his own power, and it was at this point that God unexpectedly came to meet him.   THE POINT: God sometimes chooses to appear in quiet ways.  QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at  pastorseth@fcctroy.co...

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:27-30, 41-43 SUMMARY:  King Solomon planned to build a temple for the Lord. At the dedication, Solomon expressed his hope that all the world will come to know the Lord through the temple. THE POINT: The temple was a place to connect with God. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at  pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you!! SONG: “Eden” &nb...

DESCRIPTION : 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14 SUMMARY: God sent Samuel to anoint a new king. Everyone was surprised to see that God chose David, a young shepherd boy. Despite his sins, David would keep returning to God with a devoted and contrite heart. THE POINT: God sees beyond the exterior to what is within our hearts. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.c...

DESCRIPTION : 1 Samuel 3:1-21 SUMMARY: The Lord calls Samuel, a young boy, into service as a prophet. For his first act of prophesy, he must tell his mentor that the Lord would deliver punishment for his family’s sins. Samuel obeys and is rewarded by the Lord. THE POINT: God blesses and equips us to do great things. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He...

DESCRIPTION : Exodus 16:1-18 SUMMARY: When the Israelites experience hunger in the wilderness, they long for their days of enslavement and complain against Moses and Aaron. Moses prays to God, and God answers Moses’ prayer by giving the Israelites manna and quail to eat. THE POINT: God sends blessings even when people complain and grumble. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pas...

DESCRIPTION : Exodus 2:23-25; 3:10-15; 4:10-17 SUMMARY: God remembers the covenant with the Israelites and sends Moses to lead the people out of enslavement in Egypt. Moses is reluctant, but God assures him that God will be with him and give him words to speak. THE POINT: God blesses reluctant messengers and uses them to bless others. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorse...

DESCRIPTION : Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17 SUMMARY: With the help of his mother Rebekah, Jacob steals his brother Esau’s blessing. Despite the deception, God visits Jacob in a dream and promises to bless him. THE POINT: God can turn even deceptions into occasions to provide blessings. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you!...

DESCRIPTION : Genesis 21:2-3, 22:1-14 SUMMARY: God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Abraham does not refuse. God sees Abraham’s faith, and God provides the offering in place of Isaac. THE POINT: God can provide even in impossible situations. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you!! SONG: “Father Abraham...

Genesis 1:1-2:3 SUMMARY: God creates the heavens, the earth, and everything that fills them. God does not do the work of creation haphazardly. Rather, God separates and orders creation with great care. THE POINT: God declares that creation is good. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you!! SONG: “The Earth is Yours” by Gungor H...

Week of April 20 through 26 Luke 24:1-12 SUMMARY: Three women go to the tomb and discover that the tomb is empty. Two men appeared and told them that Jesus had risen! The women return to the rest of the disciples and tell them the good news. THE POINT: Women proclaim the news that Jesus has risen from the dead. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He woul...

Week of April 13 through 19 Luke 19:29-44 SUMMARY: Outside of Jerusalem, Jesus sends his disciples ahead of him, telling them they will find a colt and to bring it back. Jesus rides the cold into the city while people praise God for all of the great things they have seen. THE POINT: Jesus is welcomed as king. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would...

Week of April 6 through 12 Luke 18:31-19:10 SUMMARY: As Jesus passes through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem, he heals a man who was blind and eats with Zacchaeus, a tax collector who repents from his sins. THE POINT: Jesus brings salvation to outsiders who receive him with faith and joy. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He would LOVE to hear from you...

Week of March 30 through April 5 Luke 16:19-31 SUMMARY: Jesus tells a story of unnamed rich man and named poor man. They both die. While Lazarus is comforted, the other suffers. Each experiences the opposite of what happened in their lives. The rich man petitions for Lazarus to bring him relief or caution his family, but Abraham denies his request. THE POINT: God calls us to care for those others...

Week of March 23 through 29 Luke 15:1-32 SUMMARY: Jesus tells three parables. In the first two, when a sheep or a coin is lost, a great effort is exerted to find it. The third is the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where the father rejoices when a wandering son returns. THE POINT: God celebrates when the lost are found and those who were dead find life. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth...

Week of March 16 through 22 Luke 13:1-9 SUMMARY: Jesus emphasizes the need for people to return to God. People want to place blame in tragedy, but Jesus calls everyone to repent. He tells a parable of a fig tree that does not bear fruit. THE POINT: Suffering is not always caused by sin, but everyone should repent. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.com . He w...

Week of March 9 through 15 Luke 10:25-42 SUMMARY: Jesus tells a lawyer the Parable of the Good Samaritan. At the home of Martha and Mary, Mary listens to Jesus, while Martha is busy working. Martha complains to Jesus; Jesus responds that Mary is doing the better thing by learning from him. THE POINT: God’s kingdom appears in acts of mercy and love. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Ra...

Week of March 2 through 8 Luke 9:28-36 SUMMARY: Jesus took Peter, John, and James to the mountaintop to pray. While they were praying, Jesus began to transform and his clothing became a dazzling white. The disciples saw Moses and Elijah with Jesus. Then a cloud came, and God spoke and announced that Jesus is God’s Son and chosen one. Jesus then returns from the mountain to heal a boy who is tormen...

Week of February 23 through March 1 Luke 7:36-50 SUMMARY: Jesus tells a parable about a moneylender who forgives two debtors. Then he compares the Pharisee who is hosting Jesus for dinner and a woman from the city who is weeping and washing his feet. THE POINT: We can show Jesus our loving gratitude for God’s forgiveness. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, THOUGHTS? Email Rev. Seth Rash at pastorseth@fcctroy.co...

Week of February 16 through 22 Luke 7:18-30 SUMMARY:  John the Baptist sends his disciple to ask Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?” Jesus replies with examples of his ministry to confirm he is sent by God. Jesus continues speaking to the crowd around him that John was sent before Jesus to prepare the people for Jesus’ coming. THE POINT: Jesus is the Mes...

Week of February 9 through 15 Luke 7:1-17 SUMMARY: Jesus heals two people. The first person Jesus heals is the worker of a centurion, who was a commander in the Roman army. The second is the son of a widow; he had died, and Jesus raises him to life. Both of these people were outsiders, but Jesus provided healing and welcome to them. THE POINT: Jesus brings life to outsiders, just as he brings life...

Week of February 2 through 8 Luke 6:1-12 SUMMARY: Jesus is challenged by religious leaders twice about Sabbath rules. His disciples are chastised for picking grain to eat on Sabbath. Jesus refers to King David acting in a time of need. Jesus is chastised for healing a man on Sabbath. Jesus says one should do good by healing on the Sabbath because doing nothing causes further harm. THE POINT: The S...