Hope Alliance Bethlehem

One of the first realities we see of disciples of Jesus is that they are inviting other people.  Specifically they are telling their friends and even those throughout their village to "come and see."…

To be the church God is calling us to be, we need everyone serving.  This means serving each other, serving those in need and serving the church.  And as we do this, even if its unglamorous at times,…

To be the church God is calling us to be, we need everyone engaged.  That means we are intentionally in - not dragging our feet or reluctant, but diligent and empowered by the Spirit.  And it means w…

At Hope we are committed to making disciples to the glory of God.  To be intentional about this, we embrace a simply Jesus identity and a multi-congregational structure that desires to see the gospel…

Jesus said that we bring glory to God by finishing the work he gave us to do.  What is the work of the church?  To make disciples.  This means introducing people to Jesus, helping them embrace the go…

The glory of God is the reason we exist as humans.  And it's the reason the church exists.  The glory of God enables the world to know God and to worship God.   As we take up this divine purpose, we …

As the book of Numbers concludes, once again the character of God is on full display, namely in his gracious care for his people.  He shows his care for the insignificant, for those carrying a specia…

The Israelites were called to engage the Canaanite enemy and lay claim to the entire land of promise on the basis of God's faithfulness.  Though they fell short, Jesus came and announced the defeat o…

Just as the nation is ready to lay hold to the land God has promised, two tribes express their desire to settle east of the Jordan River.  Moses' response shows us their folly.  In settling down, the…

In Numbers 31 God brings judgement on the Midianites for their opposition to His kingdom advancement.  In His providence He has mercy on Israel but condemns Midian.   When we really analyze God's jud…

A life centered on God's rescue helps us remember who we are in light of who God is and what he has done.  This is why we must be intentional in creating a rhythm of life as a response to God's grace…

With a new census, we once again see the faithfulness and the goodness of God.  And both of these are even more apparent when God resounds to the daughters of Zelophehad.  Though their father's sin h…

Failing to realize God's promises, the Israelites on the precious of entering the land fall into temptation.  Sexual immorality for sure, but at its core cheating on God with other gods.  Into this m…

The narrative of Balak gives the reader of Numbers an important question to ponder: what kind of king do I want to serve?  One who provokes, tempts and is destined to defeat.  Or one who blesses by b…

In that day, Balaam was clearly the go to guy if you found yourself in a tough spot.  But this famous story of Balaam and his donkey shows us that his broken humanity makes him an incapable rescuer. …

A new generation is on the move toward the land of promise.  But this new generation is just as corruptible as the last one.  And their impatience and ingratitude, rooted in a desire for self-rule an…

With the Israelites still ungrateful and grumbling, Moses has a very public meltdown.  His self-righteousness has caused him to become impatient with God's patient redemptive plan.  And we see that M…

The new creation work of Jesus means that peace can be in bloom in our world.  More than just a feeling or experience, peace is a culture of healing, security and prosperity enabled by the just and r…

The resurrection means that love is in bloom in the new creation of Jesus.  Love is volitional -gracious, self-giving, restorative actions toward others.  When we encounter God's love regularly, it m…

More than an emotion or experience, joy is a deep assurance of victory found in the gospel.  When we lean into the gospel in obedience our experience of joy increases and works to transform our persp…