Movement Church

Genesis 12 (pt 2)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:52:23 GMT

Many Christians feel a gap between themselves and God, sensing that the kind of close, responsive relationship seen in Scripture feels out of reach. Part of the problem is how we think about God. He is not a proposition, a philosophy, or a religion. He is a person, and knowing a person requires giving up distance. God speaks in many ways, but most often through other people and through the quiet inner nudge of the Holy Spirit. Like Abram, who built altars throughout his journey as acts of worship and response, we are invited to mark ordinary moments as sacred and lean into the whisper of a God who has already closed the distance through Jesus.

Genesis 12

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:28:37 GMT

Genesis 12 marks one of the greatest turning points in Scripture. At the moment humanity has drifted furthest from God, He pursues a man named Abram, not because Abram earned it, but purely out of grace. God initiates everything, promising to bless Abram and, through Him, all the nations of the earth. Abram's response reveals three dimensions of following God that are just as relevant today: hearing and responding to God like a mystic, walking with others toward a destination like a pilgrim, and sharing the blessing outward like a missionary. The blessing God gives is never meant to stay with us. It is meant to flow through us to the world around us. No matter where you are in your faith journey, Abram's story is an invitation to take one step toward home.

Genesis 10-11

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:06:29 GMT

Every person is either moving closer to God or further away. There is no neutral ground. The story of Babel in Genesis 11 reveals what happens when humanity tries to reach God on its own terms, building toward its own name rather than His. Three patterns mark a life drifting from God: misplaced worship, abused power and resources, and misguided vocation. When God confused the languages at Babel, it was not punishment driven by fear. It was mercy, redirecting humanity away from its own destruction. The good news is that God does not abandon those in exile. He comes after them. The first step back toward home is simply turning around and acknowledging Him.

Genesis 3

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:07:57 GMT

Most of us have been conditioned to think God's primary concern is what we have done wrong. But Genesis 3 reveals something far more profound about the heart of the Father. After Adam and Eve sinned and hid in shame, God's first words were not a verdict or a scolding. He asked, 'Where are you?' That single question reframes everything. The problem was never just bad behavior. It was separation. And from the very beginning, God's heart has been to pursue His children, close the gap, and bring them home through Jesus Christ.

Genesis 1-2

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:12:23 GMT

Every person carries a deep longing for a place where they are fully known, completely loved, and totally safe. That longing is not accidental. It traces all the way back to Genesis, where God did not simply create a world to live in but a home to belong to. From the very beginning, God gave humanity four foundational gifts: a home built for flourishing, a purpose rooted in His image, people to do life with, and provisions that go beyond the basics. The phrase 'no shame' at the end of Genesis 2 captures what that original home felt like, fully known, completely loved, and free from hiding. Every ache for belonging since then is an echo of that garden. The good news is that God is not content to leave His people in exile. He is the God who comes after His people and brings them home.

Psalm 96

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:47:09 GMT

Psalm 96 calls us to worship that is active, intentional, and rooted in who God is rather than how we feel. God is inexhaustible, meaning there is always something fresh to discover about Him, always another reason to sing. Worship involves blessing His name, proclaiming His salvation, declaring His glory, and bringing an offering with an open and giving posture. Because God's worth never changes, our worship does not have to rise and fall with our circumstances. The idols we tend to trust in, whether money, status, or approval, never deliver what they promise, but God actually made the heavens and the earth. Genuine worship cannot stay contained inside church walls. It spills outward into neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. The King is coming to set everything right, and that is worth singing about every single day.

Psalm 2

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:01:58 GMT

Nobody likes being told what to do, and that resistance to authority is as old as humanity itself. Psalm 2 confronts that instinct directly, revealing a world in rebellion against God and His Anointed King. Yet while the nations rage, God is not anxious. He is seated on His throne, completely sovereign, with a plan that cannot be stopped. His answer to human rebellion is not a program or a policy but a King, one promised throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. At His baptism and transfiguration, God declared Jesus to be His Son, and the resurrection confirmed it beyond all doubt. Following Jesus is not simply about securing eternity. It is about surrendering the throne of your own life to the One who is truly worthy of it. He is enthroned, His plan is unfolding, and He invites every person to find refuge in Him.

Psalm 73

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:33:59 GMT

Most of us have asked the question at some point: why do people who do the wrong thing seem to win while those who try to do right seem to struggle? Psalm 73 gives that ancient frustration a voice and then shows us the way through it. The psalmist nearly lost his footing because he was consumed by envy, comparing his life to those around him and losing sight of God in the process. Everything changed when he stopped trying to figure it out on his own and entered the presence of God. From that vertical vantage point, his view of others, himself, and his own desires were completely transformed. The prosperity he had envied looked entirely different in the light of eternity. Getting vertical, through prayer, Scripture, community, and solitude, is what shifts us from a distorted horizontal view to a clear and grounded one. The prison of envy does not have to be permanent. The door opens when we stop looking sideways and start looking up.

Psalm 67

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:57:52 GMT

Discipleship begins with Scripture, and Scripture always points us to Jesus. Every follower of Christ carries three identities at once: mystic, pilgrim, and missionary. As a mystic, we follow an invisible God by faith. As a pilgrim, we are on a journey toward Christ alongside others. As a missionary, we are sent to the specific corner of the world where God has already placed us. Psalm 67 reminds us that God's blessing is never meant to stop with us. There is always a purpose attached to it, and that purpose moves outward toward others. Discipleship ends not in what we do, but in who we become when we finally see Jesus as He truly is.

Psalm 13

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:56:42 GMT

The cry of 'How long?' is one of the most universal human experiences, and Psalm 13 gives us a framework for what to do with that pain. There is a critical difference between grumbling, which is complaining away from or against God, and lament, which is bringing that same pain directly to Him. Lament does not deny that things are broken. It takes the brokenness honestly before the Father and opens the door to experiencing His presence even when circumstances have not changed. Psalm 13 moves through three distinct phases: a godward complaint, a godward request, and a godward declaration of trust. The remarkable truth is that the anguish of 'how long' and the declaration of trust can coexist in the same breath. God's covenant love, rooted in His unchanging character and displayed most clearly through the cross of Jesus Christ, is the foundation on which that trust stands. You do not have to wait for the valley to end before you can trust in His faithful love.

Psalm 115

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:43:40 GMT

We all place our trust in something, whether a career, a relationship, money, or reputation. But most of what we lean on was never designed to carry the full weight of our lives. Psalm 115 exposes the emptiness of idols and points us toward the only One who can truly hold that weight. Idols not only fail to carry us, they actually change us. We become like whatever we worship, and misplaced trust slowly deforms us. Jesus is the perfect example of complete trust in the Father, and He carried the weight of our failure so we could be restored. Trusting God is not about having all the answers. It is simply and consistently returning to the One who has proven He can hold it all.

Psalm 136

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:22:05 GMT

No matter what season of life you find yourself in, God's mercy never changes. Psalm 136 repeats one refrain across all twenty-six verses: His love endures forever. This is not accidental repetition. It is a rhythmic, intentional truth designed to re-center our hearts on what never shifts. The Hebrew word behind that love is hesed, a covenant loyalty that is not casual or emotional but deeply committed and unbreakable. From the wonders of creation to the rescue of Israel from Egypt, God's love has always been active, protective, and present. He is just as near in the quiet exhaustion of a Monday morning as He is in the great moments of history. Jesus himself is the ultimate fulfillment of that love, conquering sin and death so that nothing could ever separate us from Him. His death proves it, His resurrection secures it, and His reign guarantees it forever.

Psalm 62

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:12:06 GMT

True rest is not found on the other side of your next achievement, diagnosis, or life milestone. Psalm 62 reveals that the rest we are all chasing can only be found in God alone. David shows us how to anchor ourselves in what we know to be true before the storms arrive, not after we are already overwhelmed. He also models the practice of preaching truth to our own souls when our feelings pull us in a different direction. We are not meant to fight for rest on our own. God calls us into community so that others can point us back to the rock when circumstances are pulling us away from it. Whatever you have been trusting alongside God, whether financial security, health, relationships, or control, none of it will hold when the world begins to shake. Only Christ can be the rock, stronghold, and salvation that our souls are truly longing for.

Psalm 51

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:01:57 GMT

Psalm 51 gives us one of the most honest and complete pictures of confession in all of Scripture. Written by King David after a devastating moral failure, it walks through three movements: an upward appeal to God's character, an internal request for deep renewal, and an outward call to mission. True confession is not a transaction where God clears a record. It is a relational restoration, a child coming back home to a Father who has been waiting. The world offers exposure and exile. The gospel offers exposure, forgiveness, restoration, and purpose.

Psalm 105

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:43:15 GMT

It is easy to know Bible facts without being truly shaped by them. Psalm 105 calls us to do one simple but powerful thing: remember. Remembering God's story is what keeps worship from becoming empty routine and keeps His faithfulness at the center of our lives. If you are in Christ, the stories of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the Exodus are not distant ancient history. They are your spiritual family history. The world is constantly forming you with its story through politics, social media, and culture. The only way to counter that formation is to put God's story on repeat with the same consistency and intentionality. True remembrance is not about quoting Scripture. It is about being shaped by it so deeply that it changes how you live.

Psalm 63

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:47:12 GMT

When life falls apart, most of us reach for something familiar to cope. Psalm 63 was written by David while he was fleeing for his life in the wilderness of Judah, hunted by his own son, and yet his deepest cry was not for rescue but for God Himself. David declared that God's steadfast love is better than life, and he found genuine satisfaction in God's presence even before his circumstances changed. The wilderness has a way of revealing what we are truly trusting in. The most important question is not when our desert will end, but what we desire most while we are in it. Sometimes God does not change our circumstances. Sometimes He changes our appetite in the middle of them, and that is its own kind of miracle.

Psalm 37

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:52:16 GMT

It is easy to feel frustrated when people seem to get ahead through dishonesty or wrongdoing. Psalm 37 offers five perspective shifts that can transform the way we respond to injustice. Short-term success built on sin does not last, and when we measure life by what is eternal rather than what is temporary, everything changes. God calls us to live actively and intentionally, doing good and trusting Him to handle what we cannot control. As future heirs of His kingdom, we do not have to fight for what He has already secured for us. When our inheritance is certain, we can begin to see those living in sin not as threats, but as people who are lost and in need of hope. The most powerful response to evil is not rage, but a life lived faithfully before God and lovingly toward others.

Psalm 49

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:55:05 GMT

Psalm 49 reveals a timeless human struggle: the temptation to trust in wealth rather than God. The psalmist warns that money cannot buy what our souls truly need - redemption from death and eternal security. While the wealthy may boast in their riches, their wealth becomes meaningless at death, unable to purchase even one extra moment of life. However, God offers what money cannot: redemption from the grave and eternal hope. The psalm challenges us to examine where we place our ultimate trust and to choose between following death as our shepherd or following the God who has power over death itself.

Psalm 1

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:57:53 GMT

Psalm 1 reveals what it means to be truly blessed by God. The blessed person avoids ungodly influences that can gradually pull them away from God's path. Instead, they find genuine delight in God's Word and meditate on it constantly. This leads to spiritual fruitfulness, like a thriving tree by water that produces fruit for others. In contrast, those who reject God are like worthless chaff that blows away. God intimately knows and cares for His people, walking with them on their spiritual journey.

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:05:52 GMT

Jesus reveals that despite countless expressions of human brokenness, there are only two fundamental ways we live it out: seeking fulfillment through worldly pursuits or trying to earn worth through performance. The parable of the prodigal son illustrates both paths through two brothers who end up far from their father's house. The younger son rebels openly, chasing pleasure and success, while the older son works tirelessly to prove his worth. Both approaches leave us empty and exhausted. The beautiful truth is that the Father actively pursues us with compassion, ready to restore us beyond our expectations when we stop running and turn toward home.

Serve

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:09:34 GMT

Jesus shows us how to truly see people by prioritizing their needs over our personal plans. When crowds interrupted his retreat, Jesus didn't see obstacles but sheep without a shepherd who needed compassion. Our hurried pace often prevents us from noticing the needs around us, but Jesus demonstrates that biblical compassion includes both teaching truth and meeting practical needs. Every act of service done in Christ's name matters, whether big or small, as these actions are part of the gospel itself. We're called to slow down, create margin in our lives, and serve others with both words and actions, participating in God's kingdom work of restoration.

Eat

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:11:32 GMT

Biblical hospitality goes beyond entertaining friends - it means welcoming strangers and those who are different from us. When Jesus called Matthew the tax collector, He immediately shared a meal with him, demonstrating that the dinner table represents acceptance, relationship, and belonging. While the Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with sinners, He responded that He came to call sinners, not the righteous. True hospitality creates safe spaces where people can encounter God's love through genuine conversation and relationship. We can practice this by inviting neighbors, coworkers, or others into our homes, focusing on people rather than perfect meals. Hospitality transforms communities by breaking down walls and showing that everyone belongs at God's table.

Listen

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:14:32 GMT

Jesus's encounter with the woman at the well demonstrates how to bring people from the margins into focus through genuine conversation. Rather than avoiding Samaria like other Jews, Jesus intentionally went there because his clear sense of purpose directed his path. He didn't rush to present the gospel but instead drew out her story through careful questions and active listening. By asking over 300 questions throughout the Gospels, Jesus modeled how to foster curiosity rather than immediately trying to fix or correct. We can follow this example by asking the next question in our conversations, listening to understand rather than just respond, and connecting people's stories to the hope of the gospel through authentic relationships.

Begin with Prayer

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Do you really want to see the people in your life come to Christ? Prayer reveals our true desires and transforms how we share our faith. Discover the simple three-direction framework that bridges the gap between knowing the gospel and actually sharing it. What doors might God be opening that you haven't noticed?

Standing, Being, Holding

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Why do so many Christians know the gospel but struggle to live it? The gap isn't informational—it's experiential. We're trying to sell a product we're not using ourselves. What would change if we truly encountered the ongoing power of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection every day?

Celtic Approach

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What if mission wasn't something you added to your life, but something that flowed naturally from how you lived? St. Patrick discovered an ancient way of integrating worship, mission, and community that transformed an entire nation. Could this same approach revolutionize how you live out your faith today?

What Is The Gospel?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What if sharing the gospel isn't about memorizing a presentation but about being so immersed in God's story that it naturally flows out of who you are? The gospel isn't just a few key points—it's the grand narrative of all creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. When this story truly shapes your identity, evangelism transforms from awkward presentations to authentic conversations. Which story is primarily shaping your life?

The Wise and Foolish

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:59:56 GMT

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful story about two builders - one wise, one foolish. The wise builder hears Jesus' words and acts on them, building their life on the solid rock of Christ. The foolish builder hears the same words but does nothing, building on the unstable sand of worldly foundations like success, comfort, or social approval. When life's storms come, only the house built on the rock will stand. This isn't about perfection but about choosing to build your life on Jesus rather than anything else. The choice is urgent and clear - your foundation will be revealed when the storms of life arrive.

Matthew 7:7-12

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:10:09 GMT

Matthew 7:1-6

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:15:26 GMT

Matthew 6:25-34

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:49:17 GMT

Matthew 7:13-23

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:51:54 GMT

Matthew 6:19-24

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:58:58 GMT

Matthew 6:16-18

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:07:19 GMT

Matthew 6:5-15

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:10:51 GMT

Matthew 6:1-4

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:15:04 GMT

Matthew 5:43 & Leviticus 19:18

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:19:47 GMT

Psalm 1

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:23:26 GMT

Matthew 5:38-42

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:27:25 GMT

Matthew 5:33

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:30:47 GMT

Revelation 21:1-5 & 22:1-5

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:28:59 GMT

Acts 1:8 & 8:1

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:34:41 GMT

Ephesians 5:8-11

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:38:56 GMT

John 8:12 & John 9:5

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:21:58 GMT

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:28:15 GMT

Genesis 1:1-5

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:32:35 GMT

Matthew 5:31-32

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:38:56 GMT

Matthew 5:27-30

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:47:36 GMT

Matthew 5:21-26

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:57:13 GMT

Movement Church

Genesis 12 (pt 2)

Genesis 12

Genesis 10-11

Genesis 3

Genesis 1-2

Psalm 96

Psalm 2

Psalm 73

Psalm 67

Psalm 13

Psalm 115

Psalm 136

Psalm 62

Psalm 51

Psalm 105

Psalm 63

Psalm 37

Psalm 49

Psalm 1

Share

Serve

Eat

Listen

Begin with Prayer

Standing, Being, Holding

Celtic Approach

What Is The Gospel?

The Wise and Foolish

Matthew 7:7-12

Matthew 7:1-6

Matthew 6:25-34

Matthew 7:13-23

Matthew 6:19-24

Matthew 6:16-18

Matthew 6:5-15

Matthew 6:1-4

Matthew 5:43 & Leviticus 19:18

Psalm 1

Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew 5:33

Revelation 21:1-5 & 22:1-5

Acts 1:8 & 8:1

Ephesians 5:8-11

John 8:12 & John 9:5

Isaiah 9:1-7

Genesis 1:1-5

Matthew 5:31-32

Matthew 5:27-30

Matthew 5:21-26