Resources

Revelation: Christ is King, Part 3

The Throne Room of God

God rules history and he will bring it to fulfillment in Christ.

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 Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 20

Failures of the Disciples

The failures of the disciples can teach us to depend on God’s power, pray for understanding of the cross, and work in unity for God’s kingdom.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 7

The Blessings of Being a Disciple of Jesus

Disciples are those who have been chosen by Jesus and have decided to follow him. The kingdom of God and all its spiritual blessings belong to them, though with it comes persecution.

Light in the Darkness, Part 4

Rejoice, the LORD is King!

God’s people must live with faith that God is indeed King, even in the midst of circumstances that seem to deny it.

Daniel: Our God Reigns, Part 2

Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.

Application Questions:

1. Consider Daniel’s prayer of thanksgiving (Daniel 2:20-23). What does it reveal about God and how can this help us develop greater trust in Him?

2. How can I demonstrate faithfulness to God in “little things?”

The Gospel of John: So That You May Believe, Part 20

A Different Kind of King

Leaders that we can truly admire are few and far between. That leaves us aching for better. Jesus is that true and better king.

The Gospel of Mark, Part 5

The Servant Who Gave His Life

The familiar story of the rich, young ruler and the status-seeking request of disciples James and John give Jesus the opportunity to teach us vital lessons: how to enter the Kingdom of God and what Jesus expects of those who follow him.

Parables: Truth Hidden in Plain Sight, Part 4

The Mustard Seed and Leaven

The kingdom of heaven is marked by astonishing growth and unchecked influence according to God’s unfailing plan.

Matthew: The Life and Words of Jesus, Part 36

Come and Find Rest

We recognize and receive the kingdom of heaven through the gracious revelation of the Father, the exclusive agency of the Son, and his sincere invitation to the weary.

Matthew: The Life and Words of Jesus, Part 24

The Call to Discipleship

Jesus sets before us two destinies. He makes a call to discipleship, and it requires a choice. Will we follow him?

Matthew: The Life and Words of Jesus, Part 22

Ask and Keep Asking

Jesus promises that asking, and even asking again, is not futile because God honors persistence and he delights in giving good gifts.

Matthew: The Life and Words of Jesus, Part 20

The Kingdom of God and the Anxiety of Man

Jesus commands his disciples not to be anxious because their heavenly Father cares for them and their heavenly Father knows what they need.

Matthew: The Life and Words of Jesus, Part 7

The Beatitudes

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' authoritative teaching about the way believers should live as members of the kingdom of heaven. The Beatitudes are both a summary of the sermon and a description of the privileges and responsibilities of followers of Jesus.

Genesis: From Creation to Covenant, Part 1

God’s Covenant with Abraham

This session contains introductory material concerning the first book of the Bible and then takes a closer look at the gracious covenant God initiated with Abraham.