Today we come to the fourth and final chapter in the Book of Jonah. It all began when God called Jonah to go preach to Nineveh, and Jonah flatly disobeyed, heading nearly 3,000 miles in the opposite direction aboard a ship to Tarshish. And just when he thought he’d gotten away, God hurled a … [Read More…] The Scandal of Grace
Sometimes people get the impression that in the Old Testament God is full of wrath, whereas in the New Testament He is full of love, compassion, and mercy. It’s understandable why that impression could be formed. After all, the Old Testament contains major moments of judgment like the Flood, the Plagues, and the Exile, … [Read More…] The God of Second Chances
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to Change Your World through Mission, there’s a perfect opportunity coming this Saturday as we’re gearing up for Fall Fest! It’s a perfect onramp to invite your friends and neighbors to experience The Moody Church family. And it’s a wonderful opportunity for each of us to join … [Read More…] October 23, 2022
Dear Moody Church Family Member, Do you aspire to greatness? Or maybe you feel like you lack the talent or opportunity to achieve greatness? In Matthew 20:26-28, Jesus teaches us that those who aspire to greatness must become servants. As you explore your next steps along The Journey of a Lifetime, please consider joining … [Read More…] October 2022 Stewardship Letter
Love Caved In Upon Itself Read: Luke 12:13-21 God created us to return His self-giving love by loving Him back with every fiber of our being, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. But in our sinful, fallen condition, our love turns in upon itself and we become lovers of ourselves. Our souls, … [Read More…] September 27: Love Caved in Upon Itself
Have you ever walked into a new gym and felt totally lost? There’s so much equipment for so many different styles of fitness. Where to start? And everyone is so passionate about their workout routine! “You’ve got to try swimming, it’s the best!” “Cycling is where it’s at!” “Once you start weightlifting, you’ll never … [Read More…] September 25, 2022
Bread from Heaven Read: John 6:32-40 Jesus had just fed five thousand people in the desert with the bread and fish He multiplied from a boy’s lunch. The people were amazed. No one since Moses had given them bread in the wilderness like this. They felt they’d hit the jackpot! If Jesus could … [Read More…] September 21: Bread from Heaven
Broken Cisterns Read: Jeremiah 2:11-13 In today’s passage, God is confronting His people, Israel, for forsaking Him and worshipping idols instead. The language is picturesque. They’ve abandoned their only true source of life-giving water in the desert. In a desert culture, water is life. If you have a spring of living water, you’ll … [Read More…] September 20: Broken Cisterns
For the Praise of His Glory Read: 1 Peter 2:9-10 As we move through this first phase of the journey of a lifetime, Jesus is inviting you to know God through worship. We were made to know God and come alive in worship, but we have rejected God in our own way and … [Read More…] September 16: For the Praise of His Glory
Two Ways to Reject God Read: Luke 15:11-32 At first glance, we think the villain of the story is the younger brother who squanders his life away, and the hero is the older brother who keeps his nose clean. But in the end, it’s the younger brother who is at home in his … [Read More…] September 13: Two Ways to Reject God
