Leviticus 1:1-17 (HCSB)The Burnt Offering 1 Then the Lord summoned Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting: 2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the Lord from the livestock, you may bring your offering from the herd or the flock. 3 “If his gift is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to bring an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance ...  Read More

THE TEN COMMANDMENTSThe God of the Bible is the only true God and should be the only object of our worship.KEY TRUTH: God’s commands show us how to live for Him (Exodus 20:1-11)KEY TRUTH: God’s commands show us how to live with others (Exodus 20:12-17)KEY TRUTH: Reverence for God helps keep us from sin (Exodus 20:18-21)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Why are rules important...  Read More

1.  How often do you really think of God’s ten commandments? Jesus is the perfect reflection of all of the commandments. Which commandment do you struggle with the most and why?2.  Why do you think these 10 seemingly simple rules are so hard to follow?3.  Although I am quite sure none of us at Temple have graven gold or silver statues in our homes that we bow down to and sing to, we all struggle w...  Read More

Galatians 3:19-25 (HCSB)The Purpose of the Law 19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels by means of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not for just one person, but God is one. 21 Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given th...  Read More

Exodus 20:22-26 (HCSB)Moses Receives Additional Laws 22 Then the Lord told Moses, “This is what you are to say to the Israelites: You have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven. 23 You must not make gods of silver to rival Me; you must not make gods of gold for yourselves. 24 “You must make an earthen altar for Me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, your sheep a...  Read More

Exodus 20:18-21 (HCSB)The People’s Reaction 18 All the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain surrounded by smoke. When the people saw it they trembled and stood at a distance. 19 “You speak to us, and we will listen,” they said to Moses, “but don’t let God speak to us, or we will die.” 20 Moses responded to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has ...  Read More

Exodus 20:12-17  (HCSB)12 Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. 13 Do not murder. 14 Do not commit adultery. 15 Do not steal. 16 Do not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17 Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, his male or female slave, his ox or donkey, or anything that belong...  Read More

What a wonderful time of the year! Summer brings about a lot of excitement. Everyone enjoys going on vacation and the kids are happy to be out of school for a few weeks. But it is also a crazy busy time in all of our families. Here at church, we will celebrate VBS; children’s and youth camp; plus a lot of other activities.  I hope you will keep up with the reading each week provided for you in thi...  Read More

Exodus 20:1-11 (HCSB)The Ten Commandments20 Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. 3 Do not have other gods besides Me. 4 Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them or worship t...  Read More

SUNDAY CONNECT LESSON FOR APRIL 28, 2024GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS PEOPLETrust and thank God for His daily provision.KEY TRUTH: God wants His people to trust and obey Him (Exodus 16:1-12)KEY TRUTH: God proved He can meet any need (Exodus 16:13-17:7)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!How did God provide for the Isrealites in the Wilderness? Why did some not follow God's instructions?...  Read More

1. Do you thank God enough for the things you have? What are some things you could thank God for today?2. What have you given up in your life in order to become a better follower of Christ?3. Do you complain too much? What in your life could you complain about less?...  Read More

Exodus 17:1-7 (HCSB)Water from the Rock 17 The entire Israelite community left the Wilderness of Sin, moving from one place to the next according to the Lord’s command. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 So the people complained to Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why are you complaining to me?” Moses replied to them. “Why are you testing the Lord?” 3 But t...  Read More