Blessing and blessing others is important if we are going to be serious about following Jesus. Join us for this audio study as we take a deep dive into a familiar passage of scripture and discover some things that we need to know about blessing.
Bridge to Truth (s2e7) – The Problem with Modern Christianity – Sacred Wonderings (wk 2)
We’ve sanitized worship. We’ve made it clean, comfortable, and convenient. But the Bible presents a different picture. Step into the outer court of the tabernacle and stand before the altar of burnt offering—a place of blood, fire, and smoke. A place where forgiveness wasn’t just a feeling; it was a messy, costly, and intentional act.
This message contrasts the visceral reality of Old Testament sacrifice with our often-casual approach to God. By understanding what it truly meant to approach a holy God, we expose a critical weakness in modern faith: our tendency to serve God only when it fits our schedule. This is a call to move beyond a “drive-thru” faith and rediscover the power and purpose that only comes through genuine, costly sacrifice.
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Bridge to Truth (s2e6) – The Visceral Cost of Worship (Then & Now) – Sacred Wonderings (wk 1)
Join us for “Sacred Wondering” as we delve into the often-misunderstood world of Tabernacle worship, specifically the outer courtyard and the altar of sacrifice. Forget your assumptions about ancient religious practices – this wasn’t a “drop-off” service where priests did all the work.
In this powerful session, we explore Leviticus chapter 1 and uncover the shocking, personal, and graphic details of what it truly meant for an Israelite to bring an offering to God. From personally choosing a spotless animal, to laying hands on its head, to slaughtering it yourself and then skinning and preparing it – worship was an immersive, bloody, and visceral experience.
Jeff challenges us to understand that this intense, hands-on process wasn’t just ritual; it was a profound act of identification and transfer, where the worshipper literally felt the weight and cost of atonement. Just as ancient Israelites couldn’t outsource their sacrifice, we cannot outsource our worship today.
This session is a vivid reminder of the holiness of God, the brutal cost of sin, and the immense, personal sacrifice of Jesus on the cross that ultimately made a permanent way for us to enter God’s presence. Prepare to be challenged, deeply moved, and gain a profound new appreciation for the Passion of the Christ and what it truly means to engage in worship.
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