“"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you his peace." (priestly blessing)”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward all of you and give you peace.”
A sermon on responding immediately and obediently when God interrupts your plans — using Paul's conversion and calling as the model: you are set apart, chosen by grace, empowered by God, and called for a purpose so that God is glorified.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face to you and give you peace.”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“the Lord bless you; the Lord keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace (Aaronic blessing)”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
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