What Else Does God Care About? (Exodus 22-23)

Written By Pastor John Toone

In this sermon we'll finish looking at God's Laws from this section of Scripture known as the Book of the Covenant in Exodus 22-23. We'll learn that God cares about loving those in need, commitment to a relationship with Him, and the future of His people. He cares for us and calls us to care for others.

What commitment do I have to God? Based on that commitment, how should I treat others?

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Pastor John Toone

Pastor John Toone had served as East Shore’s Associate Pastor from June 2014 until his appointment as Senior Pastor in September 2020. 

John’s passion is to glorify God and see His Word transform lives into the image of Christ, by the Holy Spirit’s power, in fulfillment of the Great Commission. He enjoys spending time with his family, talking about the Bible and theology, reading, watching movies, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles!

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