Resources

Gift of Gifts, Part 1

A Gift Filled with Wonder

At Christmas, we celebrate the miraculous gift of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who became fully human and took the form of a humble servant for our redemption. Now He is exalted to the highest degree and we worship Him.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 8

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

The proud, who rely on themselves, are judged. But the humble, who rely on God’s mercy, are justified.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 5

The Parable of the Wedding Feast

We can tragically miss out on life in Christ because we are preoccupied with self-interest, self-promotion, self-preservation, and self-absorption.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 3

The Prodigal Son

A reckless sinner who humbly repents is celebrated over the proud whose confidence is in himself.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 1

The Bad News of the Good Samaritan

While the parable of the Good Samaritan provides an example of compassion, Jesus also uses it to reveal a much deeper issue that requires not just a simple change in behavior but a full regeneration of the heart.

Philemon

Paul urges Philemon and the Church to encourage one another, make sacrifices, and demonstrate grace as they pursue Gospel reconciliation for the sake of Christ.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 1

Familiarity with Jesus

Familiarity can blind us to who a person is. The people in Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth were skeptical of his claims and felt entitled to his power. Therefore, they missed the opportunity to humbly hear his message and respond in faith.

Summer in the Psalms, Part 9

The Source of Our Stability

Life is short, so God himself is our only true protection, provision, and rest. May he help us to live wisely, be satisfied with his love, and see his power establish the works or our hands.

God Has Spoken: A Series in the Minor Prophets, Part 5

Obadiah

Obadiah’s prophecy demonstrates the justice of God for Edom’s pride and mistreatment of God’s people, but it also offers hope that all nations shall become a part of God’s kingdom.

2 Peter, Part 1

The Stability of Our Times

We live in a fallen world, an unstable world, a world of uncertainty. However, growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ is the antidote to that instability.