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- [Three Days in the Deep](https://centralchurch.ca/three-days-in-the-deep/) - Jonah 1:17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah was called by God to preach repentance to Nineveh, Israel's most feared enemy; he fled in the opposite direction. He boarded a ship bound for Tarshish, determined
- [The Reign of Christ the Deliverer](https://centralchurch.ca/the-reign-of-christ-the-deliverer-2/) - Obadiah 1:21 Then saviours shall come to Mount Zion to judge the mountains of Esau, and the kingdom shall be the LORD's. Edom, descended from Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, had long stood in opposition to Israel. When Jerusalem fell to Babylon in 586 BC, Edom rejoiced, aided the enemy, and blocked the escape
- [The Raised Tabernacle](https://centralchurch.ca/the-raised-tabernacle/) - Amos 9:11 In that day, I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; I will repair its damages, I will raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old. When Amos spoke these words, Judah was in spiritual freefall. The Davidic dynasty had grown corrupt, the covenant
- [Prophecy for Everyone: The Spirit Beyond Boundaries](https://centralchurch.ca/prophecy-for-everyone-the-spirit-beyond-boundaries/) - Joel 2:28-29, 32 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. … And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall
- [Called Out of Egypt: The True Son](https://centralchurch.ca/called-out-of-egypt-the-true-son/) - Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. Matthew 2:15 quotes Hosea 11:1 directly in reference to Jesus. After the flight to Egypt to escape Herod's massacre, their return is narrated as the fulfilment of the prophet's words: Out of Egypt I called My Son.
- [The Cross - the End of Sin](https://centralchurch.ca/the-cross-the-end-of-sin/) - Daniel 9:24, 26 Seventy weeks are determined for your people and for your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sins, to make reconciliation for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy. ...And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be
- [Every Nation, Tribe, and Language](https://centralchurch.ca/every-nation-tribe-and-language/) - Daniel 7:13-14 I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should
- [The One Shepherd](https://centralchurch.ca/the-one-shepherd-2/) - Ezekiel 34:23 God has just denounced Israel’s leaders, the ‘shepherds’ who fed themselves while the flock scattered, starved, and fell prey to wild animals. Against that backdrop of failed leadership, God makes a promise: I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them – My servant David. He shall feed them and be
- [New Every Morning](https://centralchurch.ca/new-every-morning/) - Lamentations 3:22-23 Surrounded by the ruins of Jerusalem, in a book otherwise filled with grief, the prophet uttered: Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The Lord’s faithfulness was the only handhold left when everything else collapsed. We see the proof that God keeps His word in
- [Yahweh Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness](https://centralchurch.ca/yahweh-tsidkenu-the-lord-our-righteousness/) - Jeremiah 23:5-6 ‘Behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the [c]earth. In His days, Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will
- [Free Indeed: Christ, Our Jubilee](https://centralchurch.ca/free-indeed-christ-our-jubilee/) - Isaiah 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of
- [Numbered Among Us](https://centralchurch.ca/numbered-among-us/) - Isaiah 53:12 Therefore, I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. The phrase numbered with the transgressors points
- [Honored in Death](https://centralchurch.ca/honored-in-death/) - Isaiah 53:9 And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. Jesus Christ was crucified between two criminals (Luke 23:32-33; Matthew 27:38), but Isaiah 53:9 shows that His ultimate resting place would be with a
- [Obedient Unto Death](https://centralchurch.ca/obedient-unto-death/) - Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. This prophecy is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, revealing the depth of
- [Wounded For Us](https://centralchurch.ca/wounded-for-us/) - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 presents the portrait of the Suffering Servant, a messianic figure whose mission combines suffering, rejection, and glory. The passage begins in Isaiah 52:13 with the exaltation of the Servant: Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. Acts 2:32-33 records Peter’s proclamation
- [The Suffering Servant](https://centralchurch.ca/the-suffering-servant/) - Isaiah 50:6 This verse portrays the Suffering Servant as one who voluntarily endures humiliation, rejection, and physical suffering on behalf of others. Matthew 26:67-68 records how Jesus endured mocking, flogging, and spitting during His trial before the Sanhedrin: Then they spat in His face and beat Him; and others struck Him with the palms of their hands, saying, ‘Prophesy
- [Light for the Nations](https://centralchurch.ca/light-for-the-nations/) - Isaiah 49:6 Indeed He says,‘It is too small a thing that You should be My ServantTo raise up the tribes of Jacob,And to restore the preserved ones of Israel;I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles,That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.’ Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection
- [The Servant, The Elect One](https://centralchurch.ca/the-servant-the-elect-one/) - Isaiah 42:1-4 Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,My Elect One in whom My soul delights!I have put My Spirit upon Him;He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.He will not cry out, nor raise His voice,Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.A bruised reed He will not break,And smoking flax He will not quench;He will bring forth
- [Voice in the Wilderness](https://centralchurch.ca/voice-in-the-wilderness/) - Isaiah 40:3-5 The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;Make straight in the desertA highway for our God.Every valley shall be exaltedAnd every mountain and hill brought low;The crooked places shall be made straightAnd the rough places smooth;The glory of the Lord shall be revealed,And all flesh shall see it together;For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’
- [The Death of Death, Our Hope](https://centralchurch.ca/the-death-of-death-our-hope/) - Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death forever,And the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces;The rebuke of His peopleHe will take away from all the earth;For the Lord has spoken. The prophet Isaiah envisions a day when God’s triumph over human mortality and suffering will be complete. This eschatological promise is realized in the person and work of
- [The Branch](https://centralchurch.ca/the-branch/) - Isaiah 11:1-2 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Matthew
- [Given Unto Us](https://centralchurch.ca/given-unto-us/) - Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of
- [GOD WITH US!!!](https://centralchurch.ca/god-with-us/) - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. God entered creation to redeem, restore, and dwell with humanity, bridging the gap between the infinite and the finite, the holy and the fallen. Matthew connects Jesus’ birth with
- [The Rose of Sharon](https://centralchurch.ca/the-rose-of-sharon/) - Songs of Solomon 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. This portion of scripture is a poetic exchange between two lovers, celebrating intimate affection and the beauty of the beloved. This verse has, however, been understood by Christian tradition as a typological prophecy, pointing to Christ as the supreme embodiment
- [The One Shepherd](https://centralchurch.ca/the-one-shepherd/) - Ecclesiastes 12:11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. The image of the shepherd conveys care, leadership, and provision. In the Old Testament, God is repeatedly portrayed as a shepherd who tends His people, guiding them through life and safeguarding them
- [The Wisdom of God](https://centralchurch.ca/the-wisdom-of-god/) - Proverbs 8:22-23 The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way, before His works of old. I have been established from everlasting, from the beginning, before there was ever an earth. Jesus Christ is both the eternal Word and the creator. John 1:1-3 explicitly affirms this connection: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
- [The Chief Cornerstone](https://centralchurch.ca/the-chief-cornerstone/) - Psalm 118:22-23 The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ was repeatedly rejected by the very people to whom He came: the religious leaders, the scribes, and even many within Israel who anticipated a political messiah rather than a suffering
- [The Eternal Priesthood of Christ](https://centralchurch.ca/the-eternal-priesthood-of-christ/) - Psalm 110:4; The Lord has sworn and will not relent, ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’ Melchizedek first appears in Genesis 14:18-20 as both king of Salem and priest of God Most High, blessing Abraham and receiving tithes from him. Melchizedek’s priesthood predates the Mosaic Law and the establishment of the Levitical priesthood. He is presented without
- [King of Mercy and Justice](https://centralchurch.ca/king-of-mercy-and-justice/) - Psalm 101:1 I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, O Lord, I will sing praises. Throughout the Old Testament, the Lord’s right hand signifies His active power in salvation and judgment. The commitment to mercy and justice in this verse assumes a ruler who governs in alignment with God’s own character. This righteous rule
- [From Gall to Grace](https://centralchurch.ca/from-gall-to-grace/) - Psalm 69:21 They also gave me gall for my food, and for my thirst, they gave me vinegar to drink. This verse expresses the anguish of a righteous sufferer who is surrounded by hostility, mockery, and unjust persecution. Throughout Psalm 69, the psalmist suffers not for wrongdoing but for faithfulness to God, a pattern that finds
- [The Royal Ascension](https://centralchurch.ca/the-royal-ascension/) - Psalm 68:18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive;You have received gifts among men, even from the rebellious,That the Lord God might dwell there. This psalm celebrates the Lord as the Divine Warrior-King who triumphs over His enemies, ascends Zion, and establishes His dwelling among His redeemed people. It portrays God ascending after battle, leading captives in
- [The Joyful Reign of Christ](https://centralchurch.ca/the-joyful-reign-of-christ/) - Psalm 45:6-7 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore, God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions. The psalmist addresses the King with divine language, identifying the ruler as God and affirming the eternal
- [WOUNDED BY A FRIEND](https://centralchurch.ca/wounded-by-a-friend/) - Psalm 41:9 Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted,Who ate my bread,Has lifted up his heel against me. The psalm is attributed to David and arises from a moment of personal betrayal. The language is intimate and relational, showing treachery from within the circle of trust. In John 13:18, Jesus quotes this psalm: I do
- [From the Manger to the Cross](https://centralchurch.ca/from-the-manger-to-the-cross/) - Psalm 34:20 He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken. Psalm 34 is a song of praise attributed to David, composed when he feigned madness before Abimelech to escape death. It is a hymn celebrating God's deliverance of the righteous from affliction. The crucifixion of Jesus, an event that was the epitome
- [Forsaken For Us!](https://centralchurch.ca/forsaken-for-us/) - Psalm 22 The cry of dereliction in verse 1, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? is recorded in both Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. Jesus, the eternal Son who had forever enjoyed perfect, unbroken fellowship with the Father, experiences a rupture in that relationship. This forsakenness was the very purpose of His mission.
- [Jesus Christ, Our Eternal Hope](https://centralchurch.ca/jesus-christ-our-eternal-hope/) - Psalm 16:9-11 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right
- [Our Eternal King-Priest](https://centralchurch.ca/our-eternal-king-priest/) - Psalm 2:7; I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.’ This verse was likely used at the coronation of a Davidic king, symbolizing his unique, adoptive sonship and divine mandate to rule. New Testament authors unveil this verse as a messianic prophecy. The today of divine begetting
- [When Rebellion Meets Grace](https://centralchurch.ca/when-rebellion-meets-grace/) - Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to obey, and they were not mindful of Your wonders that You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion they appointed a leader to return to their bondage. But You are God, ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness, and did not forsake them. This
- [For Such A Time As This](https://centralchurch.ca/for-such-a-time-as-this/) - Esther 4:13-16 And Mordecai told them to answer Esther: ‘Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king’s palace any more than all the other Jews.For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish.
- [Our Ultimate Liberator](https://centralchurch.ca/our-ultimate-liberator/) - Ezra 1:1-11 After seventy years of exile and divine judgment, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great issued a decree that the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem was to be rebuilt. Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that THE WORD OF THE LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, THE LORD STIRRED UP
- [The Fullness of God’s Glory](https://centralchurch.ca/the-fullness-of-gods-glory/) - 2 Chronicles 3:1-17 The temple was the dwelling place of God's glory, the center of national worship, and the fulfillment of God's promise to David. The chapter begins by specifying the location of the Temple: on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared on the threshing
- [The Ultimate Cure of SIN!](https://centralchurch.ca/the-ultimate-cure-of-sin/) - 2 Kings 5:1-19 Every major element of Naaman’s story, his condition, his required action, the role of the prophet, and the nature of his healing, points to and is amplified in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Syria and was a great and
- [The Temporary Versus The Eternal](https://centralchurch.ca/the-temporary-versus-the-eternal/) - 1 Kings 17:17-24 In this pericope, the prophet Elijah, through fervent prayer and divine power, raises the son of the widow of Zarephath from death. The miracle establishes Elijah as a prototype, but Jesus is the fulfillment as the ultimate Prophet and the very source of life. Elijah’s action was a petitionary act; he cried
- [The Faithful Prophet](https://centralchurch.ca/the-faithful-prophet/) - 1 Samuel 3:1-21 And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation (1 Sam 3:1b). The lamp of God in the Tabernacle was flickering, not yet extinguished, but symbolic of a dim and fading divine presence. The priestly house of Eli, represented by his corrupt sons Hophni and Phinehas, had become faithless, treating
- [Our Kinsmen-Redeemer](https://centralchurch.ca/our-kinsmen-redeemer/) - Ruth Chapters 2 – 4 Ruth 3 hinges on the Hebrew concept of the go'el, the kinsman-redeemer. This figure, as outlined in Levitical law, had a sacred familial duty with four key responsibilities: to redeem purchased family land that had been lost due to poverty; to redeem a relative who had been sold into slavery; to
- [Power in Weakness](https://centralchurch.ca/power-in-weakness/) - Judges 16:23–30 The narrative of Samson’s final act is one of the most dramatic and unsettling conclusions in all of Scripture. The passage opens with the Philistines gathering to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon, celebrating because they believed their deity had delivered their enemy, Samson, into their hands. This parallels the spiritual
- [Wonderful!!!](https://centralchurch.ca/wonderful/) - Judges 13:1-24 This narrative details the announcement of Samson’s birth to Manoah and his wife. It reveals a figure who is more than a mere angelic being, displaying characteristics that prefigure the incarnate Son of God. In Judges 13, the Angel of the Lord appears to Manoah’s wife, a barren woman, to announce the birth
- [The Ultimate Judge and Deliverer](https://centralchurch.ca/the-ultimate-judge-and-deliverer/) - The Book of Judges The Book of Judges presents the recurring cycle of Israel’s sin (rebellion), oppression, repentance, and deliverance through divinely appointed judges. The judges in the Book of Judges were raised up by God to deliver Israel from oppression during a time when there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own
- [The Commander of the Army of the Lord](https://centralchurch.ca/the-commander-of-the-army-of-the-lord/) - This pericope, often understood as a Christophany – a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ – offers insights into the identity and mission of Jesus Christ. It foreshadows His divine authority, mediatorial role, and ultimate purpose as the Savior and King. Joshua, the newly appointed leader of Israel, stands on the verge of conquering Jericho, a crucial
- [Scarlet for our Salvation](https://centralchurch.ca/scarlet-for-our-salvation/) - Rahab, a resident of Jericho, encounters two Israelite spies sent to scout the city before its conquest. Recognizing the power of Israel’s God, she hides the spies from the king’s men. In return for her aid, the spies promise her safety, instructing her to tie a scarlet cord in her window as a sign, saying,
- [From Shame to Victory](https://centralchurch.ca/from-shame-to-victory/) - Deuteronomy 21:22-23 This pericope addresses the treatment of a criminal executed by hanging on a tree. It emphasizes both the curse associated with such a death and the need to preserve the purity of the land. Deuteronomy 21:23 reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God’s law ensured blessing, and disobedience
- [Where is Jesus in all of this? ](https://centralchurch.ca/where-is-jesus-in-all-of-this/) - Have you ever read the Old Testament and wondered, Where is Jesus in all of this? You’re not alone. Even the disciples, after Christ’s resurrection, struggled to see how the ancient Scriptures foretold His life, death, and resurrection. That is, until Jesus Himself walked with them on the road to Emmaus and, beginning at Moses and all the
- [The Beloved Son’s Willing Sacrifice](https://centralchurch.ca/the-beloved-sons-willing-sacrifice/) - Genesis 22:1-8 The narrative of Isaac's near-sacrifice serves as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ. There are parallels between Isaac’s life and Jesus Christ’s redemptive mission. Below are two key parallels: The Beloved Son Isaac is described as Abraham’s only son whom he loves in verse 2 of Genesis 22. This mirrors the portrayal of Jesus
- [Christ’s Eternal Kingship](https://centralchurch.ca/christs-eternal-kingship/) - Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to Him shall be the obedience of the people. These words spoken by Jacob on his deathbed are regarded as a messianic promise, foretelling the rise of a ruler from the tribe of Judah who
- [Jesus, The Bread from Heaven](https://centralchurch.ca/jesus-the-bread-from-heaven/) - Exodus 16 As the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, grumbling in hunger and doubt, God graciously provided manna, a miraculous bread from heaven, to sustain them. Jesus, in John 6:35, 49-51, explicitly connects Himself to this Old Testament miracle, declaring, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever
- [In Him All the Families of the Earth are Blessed](https://centralchurch.ca/in-him-all-the-families-of-the-earth-are-blessed/) - Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you,And I will curse him who curses you;And in you, all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 22:18 In your seed, all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice. At first glance, these verses speak of God’s covenantal relationship with
- [The Seed of Hope](https://centralchurch.ca/the-seed-of-hope/) - Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmityBetween you and the woman,And between your seed and her Seed;He shall bruise your head,And you shall bruise His heel. This occurs amid God’s pronouncement of judgment after Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Having eaten the forbidden fruit, they introduced sin and death into the world, fracturing
- [Sin Taken Away](https://centralchurch.ca/sin-taken-away/) - In Leviticus 16, God instructs Moses on the rituals for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), a day on which Israel’s sins were atoned for. The chapter outlines the high priest’s duties, which included offering sacrifices and performing the ritual of the scapegoat. Two goats were selected: one to be sacrificed as a sin offering,
- [God's Merciful Provision](https://centralchurch.ca/gods-merciful-provision/) - Genesis 22:9-14 When Abraham bound Isaac and raised the knife, God intervened at the last moment, providing a ram as a substitute sacrifice. This establishes a foundational biblical principle: the innocent dying in place of the guilty. That’s substitutionary atonement, which finds its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ, as alluded to in John 1:29: Behold, the
- [Perfect Atonement Through Christ](https://centralchurch.ca/perfect-atonement-through-christ/) - Leviticus 1:1-17 The burnt offering was a voluntary act of worship, symbolizing complete surrender, atonement for sin, and devotion to God. The offering required an unblemished animal to be wholly consumed by fire on the altar. This ritual finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection embody the perfect and final
- [Jesus Christ – The Rock who gives Living Water](https://centralchurch.ca/jesus-christ-the-rock-who-gives-living-water/) - Exodus 17:1-7 When Israel journeyed through the desert, they faced a dire crisis: they had no water to drink. They grumbled against Moses, demanding water. In response, God commanded Moses to strike the rock at Horeb, and water gushed out, sustaining the people. In 1 Corinthians 10:4b, Paul asserts that this rock was Christ: For they
- [Jesus Christ – The Passover Lamb](https://centralchurch.ca/jesus-christ-the-passover-lamb/) - Exodus 12:1-14 The Passover was instituted during Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It required a lamb without blemish, whose blood would protect the Israelites from God's judgment. Jesus Christ perfectly embodies and completes the Passover. His life, death, and resurrection fulfill the symbolic and redemptive significance of this Old Testament practice. The Passover lamb is described
- [Once-for-all Atonement](https://centralchurch.ca/once-for-all-atonement/) - Leviticus 4 and 5 outline the sacrificial system, specifically addressing sin offerings and guilt offerings, which served as a means for the Israelites to atone for unintentional sins and specific transgressions. These chapters lay the foundation for understanding the human condition of sinfulness and the necessity of atonement. The rituals described in these passages, with
- [Divine Light, Eternal King](https://centralchurch.ca/divine-light-eternal-king/) - Numbers 24:15-17 The prophecy of the star and the scepter was uttered by Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, under divine inspiration. It emerges in a context where Balak, king of Moab, seeks to curse Israel but is thwarted by God’s sovereign will. Instead of curses, Balaam delivers blessings. The prophecy captures Christ’s identity as both a
- [Look and Live, Believe and Live](https://centralchurch.ca/look-and-live-believe-and-live/) - Numbers 21: 4-9 As the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, they grew impatient. They spoke against God and Moses, complaining about their lack of food and water, expressing discontent with God’s provision of manna. Their rebellion provokes divine judgment, and God sends ‘fiery serpents’ among them, whose bites result in widespread death. This judgment speaks
- [Greater Than Moses Is Here](https://centralchurch.ca/greater-than-moses-is-here/) - Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Moses was not just a prophet but the mediator of the covenant at Sinai, a deliverer who led Israel out of Egyptian bondage, a lawgiver who received and communicated God’s law, and an intercessor who pleaded for Israel’s forgiveness. The prophet promised here would be like Moses, an Israelite who would speak God’s

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- [Central United Church - Supporting the Heart of Calgary Recovery](https://centralchurch.ca/) - Central United Church official website - Recovery Church - Calgary Community Outreach Church
- [Sunday School Youth Programs](https://centralchurch.ca/sunday-school-youth-programs/) - Child, Youth and Young Adult Ministry on Vacation until September 27th Programs for our children, youth and young adults are offered on Sunday mornings, September through June, during the worship service.The Sunday School program, Kids in Action, is for Children 3 – 12 years of age and our Youth in Action program is offered to youth and
- [Music Ministry](https://centralchurch.ca/music-ministry/) - Music Ministry Oksana Krasnozhen Music Director Oksana took on the role of Music Director at Central in September of 2019. Oksana is devout in her faith and the worship of God, through music, is her Spirit Call.Email: okrasnozhen@centralchurch.ca Alena Naumchyk Organist and Accompanist Each of our choirs are accompanied regularly by our principal organist /
- [Recovery](https://centralchurch.ca/recovery/) - Celebrate Life Recovery Gathering Let’s Gather as One on Sunday Nights Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our Recovery family gathers on Sunday evening for a time of worship that is unlike any other church service. We are led by the amazing worship band “The Cracked Pots” making this experience a “meeting with music”. Our meetings are
- [Recovery Resources](https://centralchurch.ca/recovery-resources/) - We’re Here for Life Let’s Talk Recovery A weekly program led by Bill Moore, using the Recovery Bible Workbook. It is a laid back one-hour study, focused on an open discussion of Recovery principles back stopped by related stories from Scripture. Through this group study, the linkage between the two “Big Books” become real.For more
- [Recovery Team](https://centralchurch.ca/recovery-team/) - Peter SheridanRecovery Leader Peter is a case manager with Calgary Drug Treatment court. He is also a Canadian Certified Addictions counsellor. Peter is celebrating 27 years in recovery this year and has been associated with Central United Church and the Recovery ministry for the past 17 years. Peter has headed up the Prison ministry for
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- [Congregational Care](https://centralchurch.ca/congregational-care/) - CONGREGATIONAL CARE Cristl grew up in Rural Northern Ontario with 3 siblings. Her journey with Central started in 1998 with the Recovery service.Cristl’s hobbies include: sports, good movies, time with friends and enjoying the great outdoors. Caring for others at Central looks like this:C = Connection, Conversation, CommunityA = Authentic, Available, AlwaysR = Receptive, Renewing,
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- [Exploring Affirming](https://centralchurch.ca/exploring-affirming/) - Exploring Affirming The United Church of Canada seeks to fully honour and celebrate the gifts and diversity of all its members and leaders, including those of different sexual orientations and gender identities, and encourages its member communities of faith and ministries to make a public statement of welcome, inclusion, and justice-seeking by become Affirming Ministries.
- [Serving](https://centralchurch.ca/serving/) - Serving Opportunities Get involved at Central Central United Church has numerous serving opportunities with different time commitments and a variety of ways to share your skills. Volunteers are the foundation of Central United Church and we value your service. Browse through the categories below to find a serving opportunity. If you find something you are
- [Library](https://centralchurch.ca/library/) - Library Central Resource Library The Central Library has many titles available to borrow for your interest, support and personal growth.The library is open every Sunday afternoon. Books of the Month New Arrivals Click the image for a larger view
- [Christian Development](https://centralchurch.ca/christian-development/) - Christian Development ....What Is Christian Development? Bible Studies Adults see the world through the filter of life experience and life transitions. Adults enter Bible study and worship bringing with them this variety of views.Feasting on the Word will engage you in a deeper exploration of biblical texts. Christian faith will be enhanced when the Scriptures
- [Youth In Action](https://centralchurch.ca/sunday-school-youth-programs/youth-in-action/) - Youth In Action YOUTH IN ACTION…WALKING WITH GOD!JOIN US! Youth In Action (YIA) is for young people 13 to 25 years old. Centrals YIA focuses on Christian education, building personal spirituality, nourishing relationships, church life, intergenerational activities, and understanding community.Central United welcomes ALL youth and young adults. We invite you to be connected with other
- [Kids In Action](https://centralchurch.ca/sunday-school-youth-programs/kids-in-action/) - Kids In Action OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRYMADE FOR LEARNING IN A LOVING ENVIRONMENT Welcome to KID’S IN ACTION at Central! We are on a journey of discovery and our Children’s Ministry at Central is the first stop along the way. There are three words that guide our ministry with our children: Love, Learning and Laughter! What
- [Our Board](https://centralchurch.ca/our-board/) - Our Board The Board at Central United Church is the official governance body of the church.Its mission is to give spiritual leadership to the ministry and mission of the congregation. Our Board Mission As empowered leaders of the congregation, we are responsible for designing Central's Mission, Vision and Valuesand ensuring their dynamic fulfilment. Our Board
- [History](https://centralchurch.ca/history/) - Central United Church An Abridged Church History THE FOUNDATION The Methodist roots as founded by John McDougall at the NWMP barracks in Fort Calgary during the mid-1870s are the foundation for this, the oldest United Church in Calgary. Some 30 years later, the current building was erected with Reverend George Kerby serving as the first
- [Vision Mission Values](https://centralchurch.ca/mission-vision-values/) - Our Vision Mission Values Our VisionCentral United Church, an historic downtown hub, is committed toliving out the mission of knowing the radically, relentlessly,and unconditionally loving God we follow.We are a community in which God is encountered,the message of Jesus is received and the Holy Spirit transforms lives.The music ministry is integral, some remarking they comefor
- [Central Staff](https://centralchurch.ca/central-staff/) - Our Staff Rev. Luke HaisaMinister Luke and his family made the move from Zimbabwe to Calgary and Central, in January 2023. Educated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Theology and a Master of Science in International Relations, Luke is well equipped to help Central’s Community of Ministries flourish. Prior to joining Central, Luke
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- [Recovery Blog](https://centralchurch.ca/recovery-blog/) - Why Do We Pray? Scripture tells us to pray often. Why not? In Step 2 we come to realize that a power greater than ourselves can help us, so again, why not reach out? After all, the god of our understanding, that Higher Power created us, knows all and has experience in helping addicts for
- [Filipino Fellowship](https://centralchurch.ca/filipino-fellowship/) - The Filipino Ministry’s aim is to reach out to Filipinos in and outside of Central and offer to them the opportunity to know more about the Lord Jesus Christ and to lead them to a deeper commitment to Him and His way of life. The ministry includes evangelism, Christian nurture, fellowship and social services. Their
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- [Summer Worship](https://centralchurch.ca/summer-worship/) - 2021 Summer Worship Sunday, July 11 ~ St. Thomas United Church Welcome, Central United Church! We are blessed you have chosen to visit us while Rev. Linda Hunter is on holidays.On July 11, help us celebrate Stampede virtually as we offer our annual St. Thomas’ Stampede Service!This is a unique service that our Strummers group puts
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- [Community Partnerships](https://centralchurch.ca/community-partnerships/) - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS EXIT Youth Outreach EXIT is a downtown storefront, outreach and mobile van service that assists young people (typically ages 12-24) who have run away; or who are at risk of self-harm; or who are involved with sexual exploitation. The young people may also be in conflict with community, family, or the legal system.
- [Spirited Traditional Gathering](https://centralchurch.ca/spirited-traditional-gathering/) - Spirited Traditional Gathering Join Us at 10:30AM on Sunday ! Every Sunday morning at 10:30 am we enter a time of worship in our Spirited Traditional Gathering. We sing, we clap, we pray, we read scripture and we study the Word of God. We are not afraid to risk trying something new that surprises and

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- [Leviticus 1:1-17](https://centralchurch.ca/tag/leviticus-11-17/)
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- [Genesis 22:9-14](https://centralchurch.ca/tag/genesis-229-14/)
- [Leviticus 16](https://centralchurch.ca/tag/leviticus-16/)
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- [Exodus 16](https://centralchurch.ca/tag/exodus-16/)
- [Genesis 49:10](https://centralchurch.ca/tag/genesis-4910/)
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