RJ's Sermon Series Recs: Numbers

Don’t be scared! Numbers is maybe not everyone’s favourite go-to book of the Bible, but that’s why this is a great opportunity to dig in together!

We’ve again asked RJ for some recommended resources as we take a deep dive into the Old Testament, starting this new series on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

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As usual, a great place to start is with the animated summary from Bible Project. This gives you the big picture themes in under 7 minutes. It starts, “This fourth book of the Bible carries forward the story of Israel after their Exodus from slavery…”

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Next, we have another free online resource, this time a commentary on Numbers by Adrian R. Reynolds, presented by The Gospel Coalition.

The commentary starts out, “Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, the name sometimes given to the first five books of the Old Testament. The book is a complex balance of almost equal parts narrative (story) and law with a small number of poetry and prophecy sections. The combination of these different genres is unique, especially in the ebb and flow between them.”

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And finally, if you want to read what RJ is reading, we have a commentary on Numbers with some familiar names! Our old friend, Steve West, along with Joel Barker, (who is both a colleague of Steve’s at Heritage College & Seminary and son of our friend, David Barker), together wrote this book as part of the Kerux Commentary series.

The authors “illuminate the enduring importance of this notoriously difficult text… God's commitment to both his people and his promises claims center stage…Numbers emphasizes God's overwhelming holiness and the proper human responses of worship and trust.”

The book covers Numbers’ “themes of worship; disobedience and grumbling; judgment and restoration; anticipating of promises; and even leadership, all of which relate to God's people today.”

RJ's Sermon Series Recs: 1 Peter

Looking to dig deeper into our Sunday sermons? We’ve gathered some recommended resources from RJ on his upcoming series on 1 Peter, which starts May 31, 2026.

First up, check out this 8 minute video from Bible Project which presents an illustrated overview of the entire book of 1 Peter.

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Next, we have another free online resource, this time a commentary on 1 Peter by Sam Storms, presented by The Gospel Coalition.

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If you really want to dig a bit deeper, and read more of what RJ is reading as he prepares, here is a book he suggests.

Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark “guides us through Peter’s letter with striking insights for today.” The link includes a download to discussion questions as well.

90s Worship Music Night

Do you miss the Days of Elijah? Are you longing to bow down and lay your crown at the feet of Jesus?

If you want to come just as you are to worship and sing of His love forever, we invite you to open the eyes of your heart and mark your agendas for Through All Generations: A 90s Worship Music Night, hosted by some of our Crestwicke musicians on Friday, September 12, from 7 to 8:30pm in the Auditorium.

Crestwicke Sports

Sunday Sports

Youth aged 10+ through to adults are welcome to join us for our coed Crestwicke Sports, 12:30 to 1:30 pm on (most) Sunday mornings, December to June. (See the full calendar below.) We will be rotating through basketball, dodgeball, and soccer each month, with a short halftime break each week when we will think about how God's Word connects with life and sports.

Weekly Volleyball

And if you like volleyball, adults with intermediate/advanced skills are invited to join us in the gym each week on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm for free drop-in play.

For more information on Crestwicke Sports or any of our other programs, don’t hesitate to reach out to the church office, church@crestwicke.org or 519-836-2132.

Sunday Sports Schedule