Walking in the Light of the LORD
The Call and the Promise
Isaiah 2:5 urges us to walk in the light of the LORD—an invitation pointing toward Revelation 21:23, where Jesus will illuminate the New Jerusalem and we'll walk in His radiance everywhere. Until that day, what does walking in the light look like for us at High Pointe today?
Wholehearted Following is Walking in the Light
John provides the clearest explanation in 1 John 1:5-7: "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
Walking in light means following Jesus Christ, who declared, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). This involves surrendering our old ways and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us as we apply Scripture to every area of life.
Living the Great Requirement
Walking in light includes following Micah 6:8's Great Requirement: "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
Genuine Fellowship
Walking in light produces genuine fellowship with God and fellow believers, creating authentic community rooted in truth. Jesus' blood continuously cleanses us from sin—not making us perfect, but sustaining us in ongoing confession, repentance and grace.
Our transformed lives testify to those in darkness. As Matthew 5:14-16 teaches, we shine as lights pointing others to God's glory.
The Heart of the Journey
Walking in the light centers on intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, allowing His Word to transform our lives while reflecting His character to a world needing hope. This remains our calling and joy as we await perfect light in His eternal presence.
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DocuSign Phishing Email Update
Last week, an unauthorized user sent a phishing email disguised as a DocuSign envelope from brenda@highpointeaustin.org. If you clicked on any links within the email, please reach out to Matthew Rolfe (matthew@highpointeaustin.org). If you clicked on any links, your email could be at risk for being hacked.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Resources of the Week
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
Book Review by Tim Challies (contains the ten questions to ask yourself)
Song of the Month: Come Christians, Join to Sing
Contribution Update
We’ve Got a New Mailing Address!
High Pointe now has a brand new PO Box! This change will help us process your offerings more securely and efficiently.
For Donation checks sent by mail, please use this new address:
High Pointe Baptist Church
PO Box 80043
Austin, TX 78708
Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe
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Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesday, June 11 (ongoing meetings until August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Women’s Neighborhood Dinner Fellowship | June 14 at 5:30 PM (various locations)
Ladies, please join your High Pointe neighbors for dinner Saturday, June 14! You can register online here or in the Church Center App. The deadline to register for this event is THIS Sunday, June 8. There will be several locations across the Austin area, so you can choose your own neighborhood and enjoy extended conversation and fellowship with other High Pointe women in your area!
Summer Life Classes Start THIS Sunday June 8
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
June 8 | Isaiah 5:1-7 | Love Song to Lament | Pastor Robert Cline
June 15 | Luke 8:22-9:6 | Jesus is Lord of All| Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 22 | Luke 9:7-27 | Who Do You Say Jesus Is? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
June 29 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 6 | Mark Cambranis
July 13 | Kenneth Mbugua, pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Blake White, pastor, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Cuba | Immanuel Church, Fujairah, UAE
We have the privilege of partnering with pastor Jesse Brannen and Immanuel Church of Fujairah. Jesse and his wife, Delaine, are from the United States and came to Immanuel Church in 2021 along with their four children. Prior to coming to Immanuel, Jesse served as an Assistant Pastor at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he previously completed a pastoral internship. He holds an MA in Biblical & Theological Studies from Gulf Theological Seminary.
Immanuel Fujairah is A Church Proclaiming and Displaying the Gospel of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ - Immanuel - God with Us. To learn more, visit Immanuel Fujairah online.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
