The Message of Our Singing

Luke 1:46-55

Anglican Bishop William Temple said that his missionaries should be careful publicly reading Mary’s song The Magnificat since it is a “most revolutionary canticle.” But how is Mary’s song different from most modern protest songs? The key is in its fixation on God’s MERCY.

The Power of Our Singing

Revelation 14:1-5

There is a unique power that comes from singing. In Revelation, we find it curious that the main way in which God’s people stand with him to fight the powers of evil is through singing. This week, we’ll look into how the Bible demonstrates the power of our singing.

A People at Home

Exodus 40:34-38

Moses completes the construction of the Tabernacle and the glory of God descends on it all. But the shock is this: once it’s all completed…Moses still can’t go in. What does it mean to have found our hearts true home, but still long for something more?

A People Failing

Exodus 32:1-14, 30-35; 33:1-6, 15-17

The sin of idolatry is the worst sin in the Bible. And God is deeply, deeply offended by it. But why? Why is he so insulted at our attempts to conform him into OUR image? The question answers itself, but it also begs for a redeemer that Moses could only shadow.

A People Worshiping

Exodus 25:1-9

Up to this point, God hasn’t told the Hebrews anything to “do,” but here at Sinai, he tells them loads. Mostly surrounding a visible representation of God’s intention with the world (to heal the world) through a worship tent. What is the meaning of this structure?