About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you share them elsewhere, please include a simple attribution. If you’d ever like to share how they’re being used, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact … Continue reading The God Who Comes Near. Movement Two: When Presence is Broken – Week 5: A God Too Small Exodus 32
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Sabbath Rest — Exodus 31:12–18
In Exodus 31:12–18, God gives Israel the gift of Sabbath—a holy rhythm of stopping, resting, and remembering who they are and whose they are. This week in The God Who Comes Near, Dave VanOpstall helped us reflect on Sabbath not as one more obligation, but as an invitation to trust God enough to stop. I've … Continue reading Sabbath Rest — Exodus 31:12–18
The God who Comes Near. Week 4: Dressed for Duty Exodus 28:1-5, 15, 21, 29; 31:1-11
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you share them elsewhere, please include a simple attribution. If you’d ever like to share how they’re being used, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact … Continue reading The God who Comes Near. Week 4: Dressed for Duty Exodus 28:1-5, 15, 21, 29; 31:1-11
The God Who Comes Near. Week Three: Sacred Space Exodus 25:23-27:21
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you share them elsewhere, please include a simple attribution. If you’d ever like to share how they’re being used, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact … Continue reading The God Who Comes Near. Week Three: Sacred Space Exodus 25:23-27:21
The God Who Comes Near. Week Two: Making Room for God Exodus 25:1-22
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you share them elsewhere, please include a simple attribution. If you’d ever like to share how they’re being used, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact … Continue reading The God Who Comes Near. Week Two: Making Room for God Exodus 25:1-22
The God Who Comes Near: Week One: Created for God’s Presence Genesis 1-3
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you share them elsewhere, please include a simple attribution. If you’d ever like to share how they’re being used, you’re welcome to reach out through the Contact … Continue reading The God Who Comes Near: Week One: Created for God’s Presence Genesis 1-3





