What Do We Make of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Disclaimer: None of what you’re about to read is intended as medical advice. Before embarking upon any course of treatment, please consult your healthcare provider. Brothers and sisters, As more and more of our friends, neighbors, and family members get vaccinated, it occurred to me that it’d be helpful to offer some biblical guidance on the topic. As Christians, we must take every thought captive to Christ (2 Cor 10:5) as we consult both
Let Justice Roll Down Lesson 5: Judgment begins at the House of God (8:1-9:10)
This is the fifth lesson in our series on Amos. To watch the livestream, click here. Introduction In the book of Revelation, we get a startling picture of the glorified Jesus. John, exiled on the Island of Patmos, hears someone behind him boom in a loud voice, “write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches.” (Rev. 1:11). John turns around and this is what he sees: Then I turned
Let Justice Roll Down Lesson Four: Measured and Found Wanting (Ch. 7)
This is our fourth lesson in our series on Amos. To watch the livestream, click here. Introduction Christ, the prophets, and apostles of our Lord, went to heaven with the note of traitors, seditious men, and such as turned the world upside down: calumnies of treason to Cæsar were an ingredient in Christ's cup, and therefore the author is the more willing to drink of that cup that touched his lip, who is
Let Justice Roll Down Lesson 3: “Seek the Lord and live” (chapter 5)
This is the third in our series on Amos entitled "Let Justice Roll Down." To watch the livestream, click here. Introduction In the year 390, a massacre occurred in Thessalonica. After some riots caused the death of a general in the city, the emperor Theodosius lost his temper and ordered the entire city rounded up and murdered. Theodoret, an early church historian writing in around 430, described the event in vivid detail: The emperor
Let Justice Roll Down Lesson 2 Expanded Study Guide: Visions of a Sinful People (Amos 3-6)
This is the second expanded guide to our series on Amos entitled Let Justice Roll Down. You can find the a recording of the live streamed study by clicking here. Introduction When the tornado sirens blared, we knew what was coming. I can remember over and over again throughout my childhood experiencing the piercing intensity of a tornado siren. Whether it was the monthly test, or the sickening, hollow sound in the midst of raging
Let Justice Roll Down Expanded Study Guide: Lesson One (Amos 1-2)
This is the first expanded study guide for our Sunday School series on Amos, entitled Let Justice Roll Down. You can watch the recorded live stream of the study by clicking here. Introduction: Whose Justice Is It Anyway? “No Justice, no Peace.” “Justice for George Floyd.” “Law and Order.” “Black Lives Matter.” “All Lives Matter.” Whenever you say these words, tempers start flaring. Our church is not immune. If you don’t believe me, just try talking to someone about it.
Rest in the Midst of a Pandemic
Yesterday was a strange day for us at VCL. The church building sat empty as we gathered individually and in small groups. I was glad to hear from so many of you that the home liturgy we provided was helpful. We’ll continue to provide those for as long as we’re unable to gather for worship, along with plenty of other resources to help you connect with God and neighbor. Keep your eyes
What do We Think About the Coronavirus?
As cases of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus) pop up in the U.S. and our society grows increasingly concerned, Pastor Casey and I thought it best to share a few words with you all about what’s going on. In this post, we’ll cover 3 things everyone should know about COVID-19, 3 things every Christian should know, and 3 ways we can be praying.