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In our chaotic world it is easy to become distracted from keeping the main thing the main thing. Work, leisure, family commitments, sport, can all pull our hearts and minds away from those things which are most important. In Revelation 2:1–7 we see a church in danger of spiritual drift. With the impact of their surroundings the Ephesians were in danger of losing their first love. In this letter, J...

Revelation 1, which sets the tone for the entire book, lifts the curtain on reality not to confuse us but to reveal Jesus: risen, reigning and radiant. It is not a codebook for the end times but a vision to strengthen weary Christians living in the fog of suffering and uncertainty. In a world that feels like chaos, Revelation reminds us that history is not out of control; it is in His hands.

Nate explores three questions: 1. What freedom does Jesus offer? 2. What is the alternative to the freedom Jesus offers? and 3. How do you find this freedom?

Throughout Leviticus we have discovered the God who is Holy. In the final chapter of this crucial book this Holy God reveals the importance of being wholly consecrated to him as he addressed the issues of vows of devotion. Fittingly, the book concludes with the image of God’s people called to reflect his holiness through lives of integrity in word and deed.

God gives true rest, relationship with Him, as we re-orientate and remember what He's done.

Leviticus 18 outlines a series of sexual prohibitions within a family context, emphasising the importance of maintaining purity and avoiding incestuous relationships. These verses specifically forbid sexual relations with close relatives like mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, or uncle's wife. The chapter aims to establish clear boundaries for sexual conduct and protect the sanctity of...

As much as we try, we all miss the mark before God. No matter our earnest, diligence, and effort, we are all still tainted by sin. So how can God remain with us when we so regularly fail. How can he be with those who perpetually fail? In Leviticus 16 we explore the high point of Leviticus as God makes a way through atonement for him to live with his people. This significant day not only reveals Go...

In Leviticus 12–15 we have a series of law relating to defilement and cleansing. At a surface level these laws seem odd to the modern reader. Yet upon digger we discover they reveal something about God’s character as well as pointing us to the good news of Jesus.

As Christians how should we think about this topic? How does God speak about this this topic? Mal explores this topic from the neglected book of Song of Songs as we explore God's wisdom on this important area of life.

While Christians are no longer bound by the dietary laws of Leviticus 11, the heart of the passage still speaks. These laws were like training wheels, teaching God’s people to pursue holiness and to be distinct from the world. That hasn’t changed. In Christ, Christians are called to a deeper holiness—not one of outward food restrictions, but of inward purity and moral discernment. So even as we en...

What does it take for sinful people to live with a holy God? In Leviticus 8–10, we witness the ordination of Israel’s first priests and the high-stakes moment when they begin their sacred ministry. God’s glory descends, fire falls, and the people rejoice—but the joy is quickly shattered by tragedy when two priests take matters into their own hands. We explore the weight of God's holiness, the grac...

In the busyness of everyday life there are many moments we live unaware of God’s presence. Sadly there are many times in life we choose to actively ignore God. Whether intentional or unintentional we often miss the mark in our relationship with God through sin. This leads to either hiding from God, or feeling so ashamed that we dare not come to God. In Leviticus 4 we discover the grace of God who...

In light of who God is and what He’s done, the proper response is to give to Him our very best.

According to the Apostle Paul, ‘ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness’ (2 Tim 3:16) . While most of us would agree with that, there are some parts that are more difficult to see the usefulness and relevance of. The book of Leviticus would have to be near the top of those books which baffle us. Food laws, sacrifices, and other...

Central to Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ‘Gospel’ (good news) message. In this section of John, Jesus reveals his power, as well as his love, as he raises Lazarus back to life. His actions are not simply for Lazarus, however, they point to a future resurrection that all of God’s people will participate in.

We are not naturally inclined to sit with our pain or the pain of others and yet on Good Friday, we have the amazing privilege to sit a while with the pain and suffering of Jesus. When we do this we find it has the power to move us to life changing awe and wonder as we see the shocking injustice, feel the intimate connection to our pain and wonder at the amazing plot twits in the story.

Jesus reveals Himself as the compassionate Shepherd who not only provides for the crowd but invites His disciples—and us—to find true rest and freedom by seeing Him for who He truly is (The Promised Shepherd). When our strength runs out, He shows that it was never about our strength to begin with, but His sufficiency to sustain, satisfy, and lead.

What does it look like to proclaim Christ in a world that dismisses faith as outdated or naive? We explore Jesus’ return to His hometown, where amazement quickly turns to offence, and rejection takes root in familiarity and pride. Even Jesus was met with scepticism, but His response offers us wisdom and encouragement as we minister in an unbelieving world.

Many people perceive that if there is a God that he must be indifferent or impotent to help us in the midst of our need. In this account in Mark 5, however, we get a picture of a God who deeply cares for us in the midst of our grief and loss. Jesus shows his authority over death and disease while at the same time demonstrating a tenderness for those struggling with the brokenness of the world.

In his parables Jesus calls upon the listeners to weigh up their response to him. Will we respond to Jesus in genuine faith, or trust in ourselves. In this section of Mark, we get another glimpse into the power and authority of Jesus as he demonstrates his power over creation. The disciples’ faith is tested, and found weak. In this miracle, Jesus reminds us why we can trust him. Because is powerfu...

In the early ministry of Jesus many people responded to his miracles, teaching, and demonstrations of power. Not all people, however, were embracing Jesus’s message of repentance, in fact many were now turning on Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus teaches by way of parable, how different hearts respond to his truth.

In life there are many different associations, groups, clubs that we might identify with. Entrance into such societies is often based on status, who you know, or skill in ability. But how does one enter God’s community, his family? In this account in Mark 3, Jesus gives insight into who it is that is welcomed into God’s family, and how their entrance is achieved.