God’s rescue of Israel from Egypt is about more than freedom from slavery. Through the Exodus, the giving of His law, and the tabernacle, God reveals His power, His way, and His desire to dwell with His people. The story points toward our own need for rescue and the greater Rescuer still to come: Jesus. God doesn’t simply rescue His people from something; He rescues them for Himself.

This Advent, we begin our series He Shall Be Called by exploring one of God’s most comforting names: El Roi—the God Who Sees. In Hagar’s story from Genesis 16, we meet a God who seeks out the hurting, hears their affliction, and responds with compassion. This message reminds us that no matter how unseen or overwhelmed we may feel, God’s gaze is fixed on us with love and care.

Psalm 24 invites us to reflect on what we think about when we think about God. Pastor Ben unpacks the powerful truths that God is our Creator, Redeemer, and King—bringing order from chaos, inviting us into His presence, and deserving our wholehearted worship. This message challenges us to surrender fully to the One who rules with strength, saves by grace, and invites us to seek His face.