“Who May Stand in His Holy Place?” – Leviticus 16 August 24, 2025 Geoff Harper Impurity, High Priest, Tabernacle, Sacrifice, Atonement, Purity Leviticus Leviticus 16 Nuclear Danger Performing the Day of Atonement Nadab and Abihu Words in sevens The scapegoat Understanding the Day of Atonement Purification not forgiveness Creation parallels Anticipation Fulfilling the Day of Atonement
Moses Summoned Mishael – Leviticus 9-10 August 10, 2025 Geoff Harper Priesthood, Atonement, God's Glory, Holiness, Jealousy, Sacrifice Leviticus Leviticus 9-10:5 Sacrifice and ritual associated with becoming a priest Defiling of the Tabernacle What does this mean for us?
Sinners in the Hand of a Gracious God – Leviticus 4 August 3, 2025 Geoff Harper Sin, Forgiveness, Holiness, Sacrifice Leviticus Leviticus 4 Looking in the Mirror Sin and the offering for sin The Lord spoke to Moses Types of sins Types of sinners Types of sacrifice Making sacrifices God’s stance towards sin and sinners Sin matters Therefore, sinners should run to God And be assured of forgiveness
Acts of Devotion – Leviticus 1 July 27, 2025 Geoff Harper Worship, Selflessness, Sacrifice, Gifts, Honour God, Living sacrifice Leviticus Leviticus 1 The tourist When one of you brings an offering What a burnt offering is How to present a burnt offering Thinking deeper about Leviticus 1 Inclusivity (v2) A costly, but voluntary, gift A selfless gift A striking opening Sacrifice now?
Freedom, Rights, and the Service of the Gospel May 18, 2025 David Starling Selflessness, Sacrifice, Sharing the Gospel, Freedom in Jesus, Purpose 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 9 Freedom Paul’s defence (v1-14) Paul’s example Labour and sacrifice (v12, 15-18) Flexibility and accomodation (v19-23) Discipline and purpose (v24-27) What it’s not about Asceticism and self-hatred The ‘missionary double-standard’ What it is about Purposefulness in the service of the Gospel Self-denial for the sake of the Gospel
Cross-shaped leadership, cross-shaped culture March 2, 2025 David Starling Wisdom of the Cross, Christ-like culture, Obedience, Suffering, Sacrifice, Leadership, Servant 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Why care about leadership? The Corinthians and their leaders Boasting (v 6-7, 18) Judging (v 3-5) What are leaders? Servants (v 1-5) Slaves and fools (v 8-13) Examples to imitate (v 14-21)
Jesus Reveals His Authority April 30, 2023 Rod Earnshaw Authority, Temple, Our Hearts, Holiness, Sacrifice John John 2:12-25
3. God Has Made A Way August 19, 2018 Tim Bradford Forgiveness, Sacrifice, Voluntary Giving Leviticus Leviticus 4-5 God has made a way The process considered What the ritual teaches us about God and our approach to Him
2. Voluntarily Giving the Right Gift to God August 12, 2018 Dave Pym Sacrifice, Voluntary Giving Leviticus Leviticus 2 & 3