Pastor Tyler Velin
Tyler Velin has been on staff at Sovereign Hope since 2007 and an elder since 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). Tyler and Sarah were married in 2011 and have four children: Owen (2012), Addley (2015), Ellie (2017), and June (2019). Tyler's background is in campus ministry and he currently serves as the chaplain for the University of Montana football team.
In the opening chapter of 1 Peter, the Apostle calls for believers to find hope in hard times by understanding God's goal in trials.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12
Peter opens his letters to the churches by reminding them of their nature as exiles and the nature of their exile.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
In the concluding chapters of Deuteronomy, we read Moses' final blessing and account of his death, all which serve to remind Israel of what it takes to live long in the land.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12
In Deuteronomy 32, God prepares Israel for their future with a song which reminds them of God's greatness and the hope for change.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:24-32:47
In the face of the new trials and opportunities of the Promised Land, Moses reminds God's people of the promise of his presence; and as God does the same, we see glimpses of our hope in Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-23
In Deuteronomy 30, Moses makes it clear that there is a third way to life outside of blessings and curses: the way of mercy.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20
As Moses leads Israel in a reaffirmation of the covenant, God's people are reminded of the past, admonished for the present, and encouraged for the future.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:1-29:29
Moses concludes his larger portion of law giving by stressing the covenant nature of God's work and God's word.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:1-26:19
Moses continues to prepare God's people for the Promise Land by showing them God's design for justice.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22
In reminding Israel of their role as children, Moses continues to teach them what life is like in God's house.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:1-16:17