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Does God merely acknowledge holy spaces, or does He consecrate them Himself? Whether Sinai, Shiloh, Zion, or Moriah, holiness seems to be imprinted on these places based on God's dealings with His people at each of them. Between the end of Exodus's description of the Tabernacle and 1 Kings 7-8's description of the Temple we find a key similarity: God consecrates both with His own glory, manifest i...

In Jeremiah 31, God promises to establish a covenant with the people of Israel AND Judah, reconciling them both to each other as much as to Himself. This promise would find itself fulfilled in the person of Yeshua, the Messiah of Israel and High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5). And not only would His saving work reconcile His fellow Israelites, it would include God-fearing Greeks...

Paul's letter to the Ephesians bears a number of striking resemblances to John's Gospel: stark contrasts of light and dark, life and death, children whose works reveal which family they belong to. Themes like these help us understand the gospel message for all its severity: we were not merely sick, but dead in our transgressions–and likewise now made alive in Christ. How did we come to this new st...

Why is money so difficult to talk about in churches? With no shortage of financial scandals in the Church, plus a history of global inflation, the modern world feels split between loud charlatans who raise too much and timid ministers who raise too little. Add to this our instinct to give toward a vision–sometimes rather than toward a need–and it's no wonder that articulating a "theology of money"...

When Jesus cleanses the Temple, he utters a confusing prophecy: "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in 3 days" (John 2:19). This saying made little sense to his hearers at the time; but after his death, burial and resurrection, his disciples remembered it in light of his body. What lessons can we learn today from this prophetic act? The early Church would go on to see itself as embodyi...

Elijah, Moses, and Jesus all bear a striking resemblance to one another in several ways. They also differ drastically in others. From similar mountaintop experiences–including a shared one at Jesus's transfiguration–we see the role of the biblical prophet hitting key milestones in each of their stories. And we find, at these milestones, divine confirmation of their unique roles in God's plan of re...

YOU SHALL INSTRUCT | Ezekiel 43:10-27 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

During the season of Lent, we often choose to forego something that gives earthly pleasure to serve God. Many, however, do not have a choice in persecution and famine–or they have one choice–to follow God or deny Him. David, in Psalm 22, summarizes a question that will likely come up at least once in our lives, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the...

GIFTS | 1 Kings 5:25-6:13 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

Mark provides us a unique lens through which to see the mission and trials of Jesus: one of war. For He has come not only to teach us a new way to live, but to wholly and decisively destroy the works of the Evil One. In preparation for this, Jesus is tested in the wilderness by the devil, an endeavor not too dissimilar from the tests that other biblical heroes undergo. Abraham, Moses, David, Elija...

THESE ARE THE RULES | Isaiah 66:1-24 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

JETHRO | Isaiah 6:1-13 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

The event on the Mt. of Transfiguration is understood more fully when we consider Moses’ encounter with God on Mt. Sinai. With the glory of God upon him, Moses reminds the people that they saw His mighty works of deliverance in Egypt, are in covenant/reciprocal agreement with Him, and now must listen to Him. When the disciples go up the mountain with Jesus and they see Him glorified, they also are...

Hope with Me in the Coming of the King | Rev. Yoel Ben David by Christ Church Jerusalem

WHEN HE LET THEM GO | Judges 4:1-5:31 with Krystal White by Christ Church Jerusalem

COME TO PHARAOH! | Jeremiah 46:13-28 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

AND I APPEARED | Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 with David Pileggi by Christ Church Jerusalem

Have you ever wondered about the purpose of studying the Bible? This sermon delves into the importance of understanding who God is and avoiding the pitfalls of creating Him in our own image. Psalm 111-112 uses rich Hebraic poetry to reveal the enduring greatness of God's works. By crafting such beautiful liturgical prayers, not only does the author worship God, but they also delve into, and reveal...

The stories of Jonah and John both invite us to communal repentance–a central act for followers of the Messiah. If we find in ourselves an aversion to repentance–or to giving others the chance to repent–may Almighty God remove that from within us and invite us to His table of forgiveness.

Nathaniel’s first encounter with the Messiah is arguably one of the most important passages in the Gospel of John. It is an invitation to “come and see” who it is that calls us into fellowship with Him. He is not only the Rabbi who calls us to follow him; He is the one who comes down from heaven and gives us permanent access to God and his divine nature.

NAMES | Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

AND HE LIVED | I Kings 2:1-12 with Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

AFTER THE END | I Kings 3:15-4:1 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

AND HE APPROACHED | Ezekiel 37:15-28 with Phil Morrow & Aaron Eime by Christ Church Jerusalem

For centuries the baptism of Jesus has mystified readers of the New Testament. Since Jesus was the sinless Son of Adam/Man, why would He need to heed John’s call to be immersed for the forgiveness of sins? As we survey John’s activities and his call for repentance as a necessary step for national redemption, we come to a better understanding of how this event fits into the wider picture of the Gos...