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Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4

The source of joy and where to go from there.

Jesus Alone Provides Us Full Access To God…In His Presence We Find Full Access To Living!

Pastor Marvin leads us in communion and then Elder Michael Eberhardt-Sturm shares about the new covenant and the gospel message.

This week, as the holidays come to a close, we'll be finishing up those leftovers. Turkey or stuffing with cranberry sauce and mayo on a dinner roll; almost as delicious as Christmas dinner! But as good as leftovers are, they're never as good as the real thing! 2017 was an amazing year and we should savour the memories. But let's not savour the past so much, that we forget to embrace the New Year. Let's prepare for the next celebration!

October 31 is . . . Reformation Day! But how many observe it? What we as Americans observe is, and what we have been preparing for, which seems like weeks, is . . . Halloween. Did you know that "Halloween" has Christian roots? How so? And how far back does it go? And why is there so much focus on death on October 31? What is it all about? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover the bad, the good and the glorious elements of Halloween.

"I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth . . ." is how one introduces his or her testimony in a court of law. It is his or witness to the truth as they saw it. When a testimony is given, what comes out sometimes costs the witness his or her life. What was the testimony of Jesus. He said, "For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world." What was this purpose? What was his testimony? And what did it cost him to declare it? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover the testimony of Jesus--the very reason he was born.

Exactly how can "repentance" be beautiful? Perhaps we need to ask a more fundamental question: What exactly does repentance mean? Does it mean we get a second chance from God--as in he will forgive "this time" but never do it again? Is it the same as "penitence" or even "pennance"? And what does repentance have to do with God and his Old Testament people, Israel? Careful Bible readers know that Jesus spoke of repentance often. What is Israel supposed to do with this? So many questions, so little time. Come with the Grace United crew as we discover what the Lord says to Israel, his chose people about the issue of repentance and how repentance is indeed a beautiful thing.

The Lord's Supper is regularly served in millions of churches all over the world. Followers of Jesus remember what he has done and just as importantly, who he is. But who is he? What is the extent of his salvation ministry? Scripture tells us that Christ died for the sins of the whole world. He as the Lamb of God has taken away the sin of the world. What does that really mean? When Jesus had his last meal with his men before he went to the cross, he established the New Covenant--the fulfillment of what the Prophet Jeremiah predicted. Gloriously, Jesus gave his people 2 things: Soul rest and soul freedom. What are these amazing things? Come with the Grace United crew as we remember the incredible things the Lord Jesus has done for us.

R&R: We normally think "Rest and Relaxation." Taking things easy. Taking a break from the pressures of life. A great thing! But did you know that the Lord has a much more grand and glorious R&R in mind for his people? And it is not what normally comes to mind. The Lord wants his people to experience joy when they -- we -- engage in his R&R. So, what is the Lord's R&R? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover incredible joy as his people experience the Lord's R&R.

With all the unhappiness in the world, does the Lord want us to be happy? If so, what does that mean? We have billions of people on the planet, each with their own idea of what happiness is. So, what is God's definition, his description of happiness? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover "Torah happiness" and how both Moses and Jesus bestowed this on God's people

Affliction. Sapsorrow. Hardship. Straggletag. Eternal light. Clay Jars. Which of these things go together when it comes to the things that really matter? The answer is all of them. How so? And what is Sapsorrow? What is Straggletag? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover what the Lord give to every child of his--eternal light in temporary vessles.

The most well known statements of the Lord Jesus is recorded in John 3.16. God gave his son that whoever believes in him would not perish but have eternal life. When Jesus prayed to the Father the night he was betrayed, he defined what eternal life is: "that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." As glorious as it is to know life on the other side of the grave, in large measure, eternal life is knowng the Lord in the now. Is it really possible to have that experience? And how does this relate to Deuteronomy 14 when Moses reminds the people of food laws and the tithe? They really do go together! How so? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover how we can know the Lord in the now.

In Luke's telling of a difference in religious practices of Jesus' disciples, we learn that Jesus comes to make things new in a way that the old system cannot bear.