By its nature, sin creates barriers and separation. It creates separation between us and God, and it creates separation between us and one another. One of the more obvious barriers that existed in Paul’s day was that between Jews and Gentiles. But Jesus changes that. When He puts to death our sin by His death on the cross, He also breaks down the barriers that accompany that sin. Today’s text invites us to rejoice that Christ has brought us in from the outside, and it challenges us to embody the peace He gives by welcoming in one another.
8:00 Traditional Service
9:30 Contemporary Service
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