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This teaching explores Exodus 20.8-11 and the gift of Shabbat as more than a rule to follow--it is an invitation to rest, trust, and remember God's faithfulness. In a world ruled by urgency, hustle, and self-provision, Shabbat interrupts our striving and points us back to the sufficiency of Messiah, the goodness of God, an the identity we have in Him. Together we examine the meaning of Shabbat, its purpose int he life of Israel, and how believers today can approach Shabbat with wisdom, liberty, and grace. We consider how rest shapes our sould, renews our dependence on God and helps us offer that to others.

In this message on Exodus 20.7, we explore what it means to bear God's name in the world. Taking God's name is more than avoiding a curse word--it's about representing His character, reputation, and holiness in everything we say and do. From our words and promises to our motives, worship, and daily conduct, this sermon calls us to live with integrity so that our lives reflect the God we claim to know. As we walk with God, the Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit in our lives, making our love for our neighbor a tangible reality.

In this second sermon in our Ten Words series, Pastor Jay looks at how we are prone to idolatry which replaces God in our lives with something lesser. Using the story of the golden calf, we explore how to place God first in our lives.

This sermon opens a new series called, "The Ten Words," focusing on Exodus 20. Today we set the historical and covenantal context that happens when God gathers Israel at Mount Sinai. We also look at the "gods" whom we might be serving today and to faithful walk in relationship with the One True God.

Egypt was a scary place for Joseph's family. Yet, God led Jacob and sons there in order to preserve them and help them flourish. This teaching reminds us again that God's plan can be trusted for our lives.

Jacob's life is coming to a close, yet the words of faith he shares with his family are powerful. He learned by living that God was his Shepherd. God was in control even when life felt out of control. He can be trusted to keep His promise of blessing and therefore, we can trust Him too.

We are nearing the end of Joseph's story. Tension is building. Will Joseph and his family reunite? Will there be forgiveness? Will they reconcile? Join us as we learn about reconciliation and how God calls and equips us to be reconcilers in our lives today.

Guilt. It is a powerful emotion that can be used to help us deal with sin biblically OR keep us from living the new life that Jesus offers to us. Join us as we study this from the story of Joseph. For more information about our church and getting connected, visit www.fbczeeland.org.

Trusting that God is working is hard, especially when the days turn into weeks, months, and years. But God's timing is designed to build trust and faithfulness in His people. Today we learn this lesson from the life of Joseph.

Where is God in our moments of greatest temptation? He is with us. Today we learn from the life of Joseph how God walks with and empowers His people for service. We also learn what it means to walk with God as we face trials and temptations.