In this week's sermon, Dr. Ueckert took us on a journey through Leviticus chapters 18-20, where God’s voice echoes like a loving parent guiding His children. Imagine a father kneeling down to eye level, offering both a warning and a promise with every instruction. God’s commands unfold in a familiar rhythm—warning, instruction, promise—much like how we guide our own kids to safety and wisdom. Two powerful themes emerged: holiness within our families and the sacredness of our worship. Dr. Ueckert drew a vivid line from ancient Israel’s challenges to our own, showing how issues like sexual behavior and genuine worship remain just as critical today. It was a reminder that holiness isn’t an old story—it’s our story, still being written in the choices we make every day.
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
Leviticus 18-20
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6
THIS WEEK'S GUIDES
READ
Key Verses:
Leviticus 20:26, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6
CONSIDER
How does understanding the Old Testament deepen your understanding of Jesus and the New Testament?
What does it mean to live a holy life in today's culture?
How can your family guard against modern forms of idolatry?
Where do you see a pattern of warning, instruction, and promise in your own spiritual journey?
How does God's holiness influence His desire for a relationship with you?
What are some practical ways you can live distinctly as part of God's people in today's world?
What does it look like to love God with all you are and to love others as yourself in your everyday life?
Next Steps:
This week, evaluate one area of your life where you might be conforming to cultural practices rather than God's standards of holiness. Make a specific plan to align that area more closely with God's desires for His people.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way through Jesus Christ for us to live in holy relationship with You. Help us to live distinctly as Your people, not conforming to the patterns of this world but being transformed by Your Spirit. Give us wisdom and courage to lead our families in holiness and to be light in our community. In Jesus' name, Amen.
READ
Key Verses:
Leviticus 20:26, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6
CONSIDER
How does understanding the Old Testament help us better understand Jesus and the New Testament?
What does it mean to be 'holy' in today's culture?
How can families today protect against modern forms of idolatry?
In what ways do you see the pattern of warning, instruction, and promise in your own spiritual journey?
How does God's holiness relate to His desire for relationship with us?
What are some practical ways we can live distinctly as God's people in our current culture?
What does it mean to love God with everything we are and love others as ourselves in practical terms?
Next Steps:
This week, evaluate one area of your life where you might be conforming to cultural practices rather than God's standards of holiness. Make a specific plan to align that area more closely with God's desires for His people.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way through Jesus Christ for us to live in holy relationship with You. Help us to live distinctly as Your people, not conforming to the patterns of this world but being transformed by Your Spirit. Give us wisdom and courage to lead our families in holiness and to be light in our community. In Jesus' name, Amen.
READ
Key Verses:
Leviticus 20:26, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6
CONSIDER
What do you think it means to be "holy" in today's world? Can you think of a way we can show God's love to others this week?
How does knowing stories from the Old Testament help us understand who Jesus is and why He came? Do you have a favorite story from the Bible that shows this?
What are some things in our world today that might take our attention away from God? How can our family make sure we keep God first in our lives?
Next Steps:
This week, evaluate one area of your life where you might be conforming to cultural practices rather than God's standards of holiness. Make a specific plan to align that area more closely with God's desires for His people.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way through Jesus Christ for us to live in holy relationship with You. Help us to live distinctly as Your people, not conforming to the patterns of this world but being transformed by Your Spirit. Give us wisdom and courage to lead our families in holiness and to be light in our community. In Jesus' name, Amen.