1 Peter Part 2

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Exodus 41:50

1 Peter 1:10-23

What does it mean to be born again? Where does this phrase originate from? Isn’t it just churchy talk that has become almost meaningless? Today we examine how 1 Peter conceives of being born again and how the phrase may derive from an ancient Jewish romance novel called “Joseph and Aseneth.”

Exodus Part 38: More Jethro

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Exodus 18:1-27

Jethro, Moses’ Midianite father-in-law, makes a surprise return to our story with a whole chapter dedicated to him. Here he gives an exhausted Moses some very good advice about the importance of delegation. However, is this story just about wise management principles or is something more going on? Why does the author of Exodus intentionally draw parallels between Jethro’s story and Moses return to Egypt in Exodus 4:18-29? We will answer these questions and more.

Exodus Part 37: Living Water & The Cosmic Mountain

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Exodus 17:1-7

This is a weird passage. It sounds very similar to the other two stories but drops the major them. Or does it? This sermon explores the cosmic mountain motif, a common symbol found throughout the ancient near east and the Hebrew scriptures. In the end we will see that this story is actually illustrating an important point about the Torah and what happens when humans reflect YHWH’s values into the world;

Garden Imagery in Scripture

Sermon Text:

Genesis 2:4-9

Revelation 22:1-5

It is Youth Sunday at Resurrection church and our very own Ryan Matthews delivers the sermon this week. In this sermon, Ryan traces the symbolism of the garden motif throughout scripture from Genesis to Revelation focusing on four gardens. Beginning with the garden of Eden, Ryan looks at how key themes are developed at the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden of Golgotha, and the eschatological garden of Revelation. This is one of those rare sermons that is not only informative, but also generative as you continue to think and meditate on the ideas that Ryan connects with the image of the garden. This is one sermon you will not one to miss and its not near as long as the sermons from other preachers who will remained unnamed.

Exodus Part 36: Sabbath Rest

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Exodus 16:22-36

In the second part of Exodus 16, YHWH continues the process of de-Egyptification, by issuing a new commandment. On the seventh day the Israelites were commanded not to collect manna. Instead they were to do something completely baffling - rest. What is it about the seventh day and why are the Israelites commanded to rest? We will look at this question and what it means for the alternative society that YHWH is trying to create through the Israelites.