The First Great Covenant: Abrahamic Covenant

So, here we go!  Though there are several other covenants in Scripture, important on their own merit, there are three that are inextricably necessary: Abrahamic Covenant Mosaic Covenant New Covenant Each is backed by the character of God, and together they represent a 3-legged stool.  If any of the three are taken away, the stool …

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Paul’s Heart for His People

Welcome back, study partners!  This week's study focuses on the Jewish roots of our Christian faith, and we established a foundation out of Ephesians 1-3 yesterday, indicating that we had a need, God had a plan and the Jewish people were given a solution that they shared with us Gentiles!  Praise God for that! But …

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Week 6 – Why Israel Matters

Gather round, study friends!  We're launching week 6 of our study, Why Israel Matters.  Last week we studied "God's Love Story," where we concluded that His love story is for both Jews and Gentiles.  Today, we turn our focus toward the Jewish roots of our Christian faith. Paul was an apostle to the Gentiles, and …

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“How Did this Happen?”

So, I left you hanging yesterday, didn't I?  We're studying God's love story and I set up today's discussion by asking you what the first question is when you see two people in love.  What's the question? "How did you meet?" We want to hear about how the love story began!  In God's love story, …

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