“A Better Tabernacle” Part 2 • Hebrews 9:3-5 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Old Testament Covenant of Worship taught the children of Israel and us that perfection was required in order to be in fellowship with a Holy God. The various items in the tabernacle and temple were pictures of Jesus Christ. Elder Lowrance continues…

“Two Ways to Approach Difficulties” • 1st Samuel 23 – Brother Jonah Lowrance. Contrasting the actions of King Saul and David, Brother Jonah teaches that we should not assume God’s will for our lives based just on passed deliverances. We need to seek His will all the time. The best way to find the will…

“A Better Covenant” • Hebrews 8:6-13 – Elder Bryce Lowrance The Apostle Paul has already proven the superiority of Jesus Christ over many things in the letter to the Hebrews. He now moves toward one of the high points of the letter with Jesus being the Mediator of a better covenant. Elder Lowrance uses several…

“That You Might Walk” • Colossians 1:9-10 & Romans 12:1-2 Elder Shannon Whipp In his concluding message to our Annual Meeting, Elder Whipp teaches that everything we need to fulfillment in life is found in Jesus Christ, and the only way we can truly realize those blessings is to live the will of God  

“The Better Way” • Hebrews 7:11-8:6 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Perfection, that is what is required for us to be saved and spend eternity with God in glory. That perfection did not come through the Levitical priesthood. Neither does it come from anything in man’s will or abilities. Perfection came through Jesus Christ. Our perfect Great…

“Mechisedec’s Superior Priesthood?” • Hebrews 7:4-10 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. After a brief review of who Melchisedec was from the first three verses, Elder Lowrance teaches that he was superior to Abraham in that Abraham paid tithes to him and he blessed Abraham. If Melchisedec is greater than Abraham, a priest after that same order is…

“The Trinity Proves Grace” Brother Jonah Lowrance. Since the doctrine of the Trinity proves that Jesus is God in the flesh, we have a better understanding of what salvation by grace truly means. Just as God spoke the universe into existence with His irresistible word, He speaks into the heart of all the elect and…

“The Word of God Dwelling in Us Richly” Brother Jonah Lowrance. Using Saul and David as examples, Brother Jonah shows how having the word of God as a regular part of our daily lives will lead us to do things that are pleasing to the Lord, and bring His blessings into our lives. “The Priest-King”…

“Our Foundation of Hope” • Hebrews 6:11-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Our world today is clearly a tumultuous mess that can bring great fear to those who do not or cannot see beyond the present terror. However, the Apostle reminds us in this passage that the children of God can have different perspective on things.…

“A Prayer for Peace” • 2nd Chronicles 7:14 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The day after an assassination attempt on former President Trump, Elder Lowrance teaches the way we ought to pray for our nation and leaders. Our focus is not on the success of a particular political party or personal issue. The focus of our…