This Week: May 24th, 2026
God gave the Law not because mankind could keep it perfectly, but because we could not. The Law reveals both the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. As Scripture says, "through the law we become conscious of our sin" (Romans 3:20). It has been said that God first brought Israel out of Egypt, and then gave the Law to take Egypt out of Israel. The Law itself was never meant to save anyone. Rather, it defined righteousness and pointed toward the One who would fulfill it perfectly: Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:24).
Jesus did not come to create a new philosophy or abolish God’s commands. He Himself said, "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). When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus answered that all the Law and the Prophets hang upon two things: to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37–40). Every commandment of God ultimately flows from these two truths.
If you study the life of Christ, you will see that everything He did reflected perfect love and servanthood. In the few short years recorded in Scripture, Jesus continually placed the needs of others before His own. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, comforted the brokenhearted, and ultimately gave His life for the world. Philippians tells us that Christ "made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant" (Philippians 2:7).
The greatest picture of love ever given was demonstrated at the cross. Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends" (John 15:13). Christ did exactly that. Not only for those who followed Him then, but for you and me two thousand years later. "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
All Christ asks in return is that we surrender our lives to Him, seek God in all things, and walk as He walked. When we truly follow Jesus, kindness and love toward others stop becoming burdens and instead become the natural fruit of a changed heart. As Scripture says, "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). The greatest way we can honor what Christ has done for us is to love others the same way He loved us.
This Week's Worship Service
In today’s scripture reading and lesson the Hebrew writer challenges believers to move beyond spiritual infancy and continue growing toward maturity in Christ rather than remaining stuck in the basics of the faith. The passage serves as a serious warning against hardening the heart and drifting so far from God that repentance is continually rejected. It reminds us that faith was never meant to be stagnant, but active, growing, and rooted deeply in a lasting relationship with Christ.
Hebrews 6:1-6
This Week's Church Sign Sermon
Inspirational wisdom can come from the simplest of things, so here we offer just a little Jesus as you drive by. We'd love to have you in for a visit.
Online Giving
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the opportunity for our church family and friends to tithe securely online. You can use your credit card, debit card or bank account to securely tithe a love offering or give to our church's ministries such as to our youth program or our building maintenance fund. You can also use the service's app on your Apple or Android device to give. If you chose to do so, you may also select the option to cover the fees the church is assessed for each transaction. Click the button below to make your offering and thank you.
Who We Are
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a landmark in Rockvale Tennessee since 1889 at a simpler time when church was an integral part of the community. Church members were family that leaned on each other in times of struggle and celebrated together in times of joy. This spirit lives on in our diverse congregation bound together by a love for Christ and for one another. Our motto is simple, 'Whosoever will, is welcome - just as you are', in the manner as Christ said 'Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' We hope to see you this Sunday morning.
