The Word From Waterbury

“Now the Lord called Moses, and spoke to him from the Tabernacle of meeting, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel…” (Leviticus 1:1).   The original title assigned to this third book of the Bible was “Matters of the Levites.” In Leviticus, God gives clear commands to Moses concerning the roles and responsibilities of Aaron… Read more: Our Church Accepting the Challenge of Leviticus   

For I am the Lord who brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy” (Leviticus 11:45). In Leviticus, “A holy God explains how to worship Him.” This is a major focus of Leviticus. God’s covenant people, Israel, are called to get… Read more: Key Insights from the Book of Leviticus

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19) We commonly call it the “Great Commission.” It’s not a mere church program that we get to choose whether to accept or reject. The Lord Jesus Christ,… Read more: Kingdom Kids and Young Disciples: Our Great Commission Work

The book of Exodus is a major focal point in the Old Testament’s storyline, as it highlights the beginning of the national life of Israel – God’s covenant people. It records the history of the covenant God set forth before His people through Moses at Mt Sinai. The name of the book means “the going… Read more: Exodus: God’s Faithfulness and Deliverance

      Two words define and declare our basic understanding of Exodus: faithfulness and deliverance. Both words must be viewed from God’s perspective. God demonstrates His faithfulness to Israel, and God executes His deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage. Remembering the covenant promise God made to Abraham (Genesis 12 and 15), God proves Himself… Read more: Exodus: God displays His Faithfulness and Deliverance 

     The best way to understand Exodus is to think about the words “faithfulness” and “deliverance”. This is the storyline of Exodus. In Exodus, Moses records the amazing way that God demonstrated His faithfulness to His covenant people, delivering them from the shackles, suffering, and shame of slavery in Egypt. The history in Exodus… Read more: Exodus: God’s Book of Faithfulness and Deliverance  

      Always approach Genesis with the big picture of its location within the 66 Books of the Bible – it comes first. Therefore, Genesis is the book of origins: the origin of the universe (Gen 1:1-25), the origin of man and woman (Gen 1:26-2), the origin of sin and death (Gen 3:1-7), the… Read more: Genesis: God’s Book of Beginnings: Part two 

I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself (Genesis 3:1o)        In his sin and spiritual failure, Adam clung to his reverent fear of God. For the first time, Adam and Eve felt unworthy to have communion with God. We identify with Adam. When we get it wrong, we lose… Read more: There’s Never a Need for Us to Try to Hide from God

It’s true. After the cold, snowy, overcast winter, the sunny, warm springfeels like a rebirth of life. Springtime literarily ushers in a time when thingsthat have been dormant return to life. At the Waterbury Church of Christ, thespring season kicks off our L.I.F.E. Groups – small groups intentionally andstrategically designed to bring a new level… Read more:  Our Waterbury L.I.F.E. Groups: Springing Into Life 

       Our view of eternity and heaven will largely determine how we decide to live on earth. Think about it. Those who spend enough time, sufficient time, a lot of time wrapping their minds around the joys of heaven, will do what God calls them to do to be welcomed there. It makes… Read more: Living Daily With A Heaven Mindset

Let’s make a clear and straight-talking declaration about the Word of God, it was given by God for our learning and life application. God’s Word declares it: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, thoroughly equipping the man of God for every good work” (2 Timothy… Read more: A Journey Through God’s Word for Learning and Life Application

Saints and servants at Waterbury invite God’s approval and blessings into your life by buying into this 2026 agenda – establishing God-centered goals, pursuing God-centered growth, seeking out God’s goodness, and participating in God-centered gatherings with fellow believers. As in every year, there will be things that come our way in 2026 that are beyond… Read more: 2026 Make It About Goals, Growth, Goodness, and Gatherings

God’s Word is very clear; the days, weeks, months, and years of our lives are under God’s sovereign control. Paul put it this way: “In Him we live and move and have our very being” (Acts 17:28). If the time clock of our lives is under God’s keeping, we must make sure that we establish… Read more: 2026 Make It About Goals, Growth, Goodness, and Gatherings

Last Lord’s Day Sunday, we challenged our members to allow the Lord God to redirect us to pursue what He has in mind for our lives in 2026 and beyond. David wanted to build a marvelous temple for the Lord, but God said no. David’s response was both spiritual and humble (2 Samuel 7). From… Read more: 2026 Make It About Goals, Growth, Goodness, and Gatherings

Every New Year that God gives us should be about God’s Word and will more planted and rooted in our lives. More time must translate into another God-given opportunity to be and do what pleases God. God’s Word speaks often about time. We are told not to take time for granted: “Do not boast about… Read more: 2026 Make It All About Goals, Growth, Good, and Gatherings