This fall I have walked us, Sunday by Sunday, through the major theological and doctrinal truths of scripture that point us toward the story of Jesus. This Sunday, November 1, we will focus in on one of the most significant and historically memorable events in the Old Testament out of the book of Exodus: the Passover.
Why the Passover story in a series called, “The Book of Jesus”? Because you cannot fully grasp the central truth of Jesus Christ until you understand the Passover story.
- Yes, the Passover story happened about 3500 years ago. It was an epic battle of will between the Pharaoh and Moses (actually, the battle was between Pharaoh and God).
- Yes, the Passover was the final plague of the infamous Ten Plagues in Egypt.
- Yes, the Passover story features this famous line: “Let my people go!”
We will cover the storyline, and I do ask that you read ahead. But in this message, I am going to especially focus on the word REMEMBER.
This word, remember, really means to consecrate — to remind yourself; to never walk away from the impact of this event; to never lose sight of the significance; to commemorate regularly and often; to set aside time regularly out of your life to remember what God has done.
Exodus 12:14 “This day will be for you to remember. You must remember it by having a special supper in honor to the Lord. All of you must keep it as a law forever.” (NLT)
This is our focus for Sunday morning. You cannot understand Jesus unless you understand the story of the Passover. And the instruction given to us in scripture is that we always REMEMBER.
Luke 22:19
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
(NIV)
As you prepare for this Sunday’s worship and teaching, I am asking you build your theological foundation with this key word: REMEMBER. It points us every day to Christ.
Communion This Week
As we conclude our teaching time, we are going to take Communion together, no matter where you are. If you are in the building, we will take it. If you are in a small group or at home with your family or by yourself, I ask that you get the bread and drink ready, because we will share in this experience of remembrance together.
Reading Challenge
Memory Verse Challenge
Luke 22:19
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
(NIV)
THREE DOORS
See you Sunday morning! Join us at 10 a.m. through one of our three church doors:
- At the property inside our building
- In a home group, streaming the service together
- Online in your own home
