Tyler Velin
God in the Details
January 26, 2020 | Time for ChangeMoses 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
Justice and Only Justice
January 19, 2020 | Time for ChangeMoses continues to prepare God's people for the Promise Land by showing them God's design for justice.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22
Family Distinctions
January 12, 2020 | Time for ChangeIn 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
The Severity of Love
January 5, 2020 | Time for ChangeMoses continues to remind God's people what it looks like to love God as he prepares them for some hard realities.
Scripture: Deuteronomy Deut 12:29-13:18
True Worship
December 29, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn turning to address the practical issues of God's people, Moses focuses on what is most practical: worship.
Scripture: Deuteronomy Deut 12:1-32
More than Sentimental
December 23, 2019 | Wait No MoreIn part two of our 2019 Advent series we discuss how the gospel is more than mere sentimentalism.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-38
My 2019 Top 5 Books
December 19, 2019 | by Tyler VelinFor those who are into year-end reading lists, here are Tyler’s top five books he read in 2019.
I’m a sucker for year-end “Best Book” lists. It’s generally the season where I clip those articles for later and curate my reading list for the …
Why I'm Thankful for the Building Fund
November 24, 2019 | A Church BuildingPsalm 20 shows that God's people look to God for hope. But hope in God often looks different than hope according to the world's standards.
Scripture: Psalm 20
Planning to Read Your Bible: 2020 Edition
November 20, 2019 | by Tyler VelinJust in time for your New Year’s resolutions, we want to provide two key resources which will help you experience the wonder of God in his word.
The great English preacher, Charles Spurgeon once said: “Many books in my library are now …
Carpe Diem
November 17, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn Deuteronomy 11, Moses calls for Israel to prepare for life in the Land by considering what really matters.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-32
Stubborn Grace
November 10, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn Deuteronomy 9 and 10, Moses helps the people see with greater clarity the extent of their sin and the extension of God's grace.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22
Hope and Holiness
November 3, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn Deuteronomy 7 and 8, Moses is not only fighting for holiness as Israel faces the external threats in the land, but also the internal threats of their hearts.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20
Obeying With Our Hearts
October 27, 2019 | Time for ChangeAs Moses begins to teach the law to God's people he reminds them of the heart and the hope of God's gracious commands.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:44-6:25
Seeing With Our Ears
October 20, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn Deuteronomy 4:1-43, Moses prepares God's people to hear God's Word by stressing the unique relationship they have with it.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-43
How We Got to Now - Stories of Faithfulness
October 13, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn part one of Moses' prologue he highlighted the failures of Israel, but in Deuteronomy 2-3 he highlights the faithfulness of God and points forward to Jesus.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29
How We Got to Now - Stories of Failure
September 29, 2019 | Time for ChangeIn the first chapter of Deuteronomy, Moses begins to set the stage for the story of Israel's failures and God's unending faithfulness.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-46
Parenting
October 21, 2018 | Gospel-Focused Relationships and FamiliesKids or no kids, our adoption through Jesus Christ has given us an experience and a goal which shapes and informs our understanding of parenting.
Scripture: 1 John 2:23-3:3
Marriage
October 14, 2018 | Gospel-Focused Relationships and FamiliesIn this message on Gospel-Focused Relationships and Families, the purpose and design of marriage is preached. Thus, before Adam and Eve entered into marriage, God intended it to represent a greater love.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33
Singleness
October 1, 2018 | Gospel-Focused Relationships and FamiliesJesus didn't come to save us from our singleness, he came to redeem it.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31
Gospel-Focused Relationships and Families Resources
July 15, 2018 | by Tyler VelinThe gospel shapes every relationship and whatever relationship state you might find yourself in. To help understand the ways in which this happens, we have launched a series of resources called Gospel-Focused Relationships and Families.
The …
GCF Reading Plan - Week 6
January 15, 2018 | by Tyler VelinDaily commentary for GCF’s Break-It-Down Bible Reading plan for the week of January 15th.
Monday, January 15th: Romans 8:28 The TOMS shoe company build a brand as “The One for Once Company.” Its model was and is to give away a shoe to …
GCF Reading Plan - Week 5
January 8, 2018 | by Tyler VelinDaily commentary for GCF’s Break-It-Down Bible Reading plan for the week of January 8th.
Monday, January 8th: Review Romans 8:18-22 Go back to the list of questions provided for review days and notice anything new which stands out to you as …
GCF Reading Plan - Week 4
January 1, 2018 | by Tyler VelinDaily commentary for GCF’s Break-It-Down Bible Reading plan for the week of January 1st.
Monday, January 1st: Catch-Up Day Because we combined verses 16-17, you get one additional catch-up day if you need it. If you are already caught up …
GCF Reading Plan - Week 3
December 25, 2017 | by Tyler VelinDaily commentary for GCF’s Break-It-Down Bible Reading plan for the week of December 25th.
Monday, December 25th: Review Romans 8:6-9 As you walk back through this portion of scripture be sure you pay attention to how the greater context …