02/25/2026
From Pastor Steve:
Good morning Banwell Church Family,
This week as we moved from the book Leviticus to Numbers in our Walk Through the Word journey, I found myself being struck by the priestly blessing of Aaron over the people of Israel:
"The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you
and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26
It is a simple blessing that carries tremendous power. As God watches over his people and lovingly invites them to be set apart, there is a holy joy that we can know in relationship with him - a state of blessing in which we know his grace and peace in our lives.
I want to thank you and encourage you for being faithful over the last two months of this journey. And, if you have fallen behind, I want to graciously invite you to open your bible to today's readings and join us where we are.
At this point, I know that some of us may be losing steam, or feeling lost as we cover some very detailed portions of the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the Bible). With this in mind, I wanted to send you a few free online resources that I have found tremendously helpful in my walk. Take a look...
THE BIBLE PROJECT
Visually engaging, theologically rich animated videos that trace the unified story of Scripture, helping viewers see how every book and theme of the Bible ultimately points to Jesus.
Check out this video overview on Leviticus and explore other books of the bible:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmvyrLXoQio
DAY OF DISCOVERY - OUR DAILY BREAD
Thoughtful, biblically grounded teaching videos that explore Scripture, theology, and real-life faith issues to help viewers grow in understanding and apply God’s Word to everyday life.
Check out this video on the seven feasts of the Lord:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ow6Q4HDq0w&t=677s
ENDURING WORD
A free verse-by-verse Bible commentary that combines theological insight, historical truth, and practical application to help readers better understand Scripture.
Click on the link and find the book of the Bible you would like to learn more about:
www.enduringword.com/bible-commentary/
BANWELL BULLETIN NOTES
And...don't forget, each week we post the church bulletin complete with the Pastor's message notes and Going Deeper questions for individual or small group study. You can also find a copy of the Bible reading plan...
Go to:
www.banwellchurch.org/notes
