Why do people make promises that they have no intention of keeping? All of us have probably experienced that from time to time. “Need help babysitting? Just give me a call.” “Need help moving? My truck is yours.” Yet when we go to take them up on their offer, it’s like they forgot what they had promised. Of course, all of us fall into the same trap. How often do we make promises to others OR ourselves about the future that we don’t keep?
So, as we turn our attention to the next covenant promise of God, we see that the people have been waiting for quite some time. Between the time of Abraham and Moses, hundreds of years have elapsed. It’s no stretch to believe that by the time of the Exodus, people were starting to question God.
And yet, out of a burning bush, God calls Moses. Then, later, out of the fire of a mountain, God calls a people. Well, this week, as we turn our attention to the covenant that God made with the people of Israel through Moses, we will see that it is a challenging covenant to study. Why? Because it contains within it elements of works, even though it is a part of a broader covenant of grace. However, what we will also be reminded of is the fact that God’s people could never owe their salvation to works...it’s all grace!
And that should bring us joy!
As you can see, we’re going deep in theology this week, so bring a humble heart posture and a head ready to learn. I look forward to seeing you either in person or online!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
So, as we turn our attention to the next covenant promise of God, we see that the people have been waiting for quite some time. Between the time of Abraham and Moses, hundreds of years have elapsed. It’s no stretch to believe that by the time of the Exodus, people were starting to question God.
And yet, out of a burning bush, God calls Moses. Then, later, out of the fire of a mountain, God calls a people. Well, this week, as we turn our attention to the covenant that God made with the people of Israel through Moses, we will see that it is a challenging covenant to study. Why? Because it contains within it elements of works, even though it is a part of a broader covenant of grace. However, what we will also be reminded of is the fact that God’s people could never owe their salvation to works...it’s all grace!
And that should bring us joy!
As you can see, we’re going deep in theology this week, so bring a humble heart posture and a head ready to learn. I look forward to seeing you either in person or online!
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Aaron
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