Exodus 3:11-15 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” ... “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” Read the context I imagine Moses was frightened to see a burning bush and to stand in God's presence. God...
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Psalm 119:71–72 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me — than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. Read the context Almost everything has a price tag. With the right amount of money, you can have whatever you want. You can't earn your way into them either. They're freely given. Even in his trouble, God's Word was worth more than anything money could touch to the writer of this Psalm. Trouble strips back what is...
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Romans 8:14–17 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in...
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June 2026 Every month we aim to grow together in God's word, rest in his promises, and connect with others. Whether you're looking for a church home, or just curious... here's a peek inside our front door: This month ➡️ GROW | Foundations of Faith📅 Begins June 11th - 7P 📍CoHatch Hyde Park Foundations is a 7-week course exploring the core teachings of Christianity: what we believe, why it matters, and how it shapes your life. Tell me more about Foundations → REST | Join us for Worship! ⏰...
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Deut. 4:32–33 Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created human beings on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of? Has any other people heard the voice of God speaking out of fire, as you have, and lived? Read the context The people of Israel had two options — continue to follow the LORD, or follow other Gods. Moses assured them... the others aren't worth...
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Job 38:3–5 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? — Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? Read the context Job and his friends had questions for God. Namely — why was Job suffering? Finally, after all the questions, God answers with questions of his own. But God's questions don't address Job's pain, instead the LORD points to the...
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2 Cor. 13:11–14 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Read the context "I think I'd be happier if I lived on an island by myself…" After a string of interpersonal...
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Genesis 1:1–3 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Read the context It's tough to imagine nothing. You live in a world filled with stuff... so what was before the "stuff"? Before the world you know, God was. The Triune God was present in eternity — nothing created God. He has always...
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Matt. 28:18–20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Read the context On top of the mountain, I'm certain the disciples were worried about the future. But Jesus had work for them to do: GO....
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