The Old Testament law found in the first 5 books of the Bible can be a stumbling block to people. For some, it is simply too bizarre for our modern minds to apply. For others, it is difficult to reconcile laws we no longer are called to obey, and others that we still must obey to please God. Finally, the Old Testament law can be a difficult way to evaluate God as a loving Father. We know from the New Testament that the Old Testament law is still valid if understood properly. Jesus says; “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. (Matthew 5:17) Paul says; “Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.” (I Timothy 1:8) The false teachers in I Timothy are not using the law lawfully. They have swerved and wandered away.

As we gather this Sunday, I will preach on the proper use of the law. The law helps us to run quickly to Jesus. The law helps us to know how to obey God. The law helps us to restrain sin in the unbelieving world. Let’s discover together how the law is good.

We are gathering outside for September and October. Bring a lawn chair and a heart ready to worship!

“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.” - I Timothy 1:8


- Pastor Curt

Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:

1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.

2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.

3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.

Theological Word of The Week:

waiting on the lord

A posture of the heart during prayer in which we wait quietly before God for some sense of guidance in our prayer, and also for an assurance of God’s presence and of his answer to our prayer.

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.

Sermon Topic - September 8

I Timothy: Access to the apostle

“The Law is good, If used legally”

I timothy 1:8-11