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2 Thessalonians
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
November 21, 2021
Paul has been talking about spectacular, heavenly things in 1 & 2 Thessalonians. But his final words are very much about life on earth. His application to all the heavenly things he’s been saying is very much focused on our life in this world.
2 Thessalonians
Comfort in Confusion
November 14, 2021
The return of Christ has always been a topic of interest and confusion in the church. On one hand, it stirs up feelings of anxiety and fear. On the other hand, disengagement from earthly responsibilities. The clarity, confidence, and comfort we need comes from the truth, power, and love of God.
2 Thessalonians
Enduring Suffering
November 7, 2021
How do we, not only remain faithful to Christ, but how can we be hopeful, joyful ministers even in the midst of persecution? How can we effectively demonstrate the love of Christ to a world that is hostile to the teachings of Christ?
1 Thessalonians
The Worshipping Church
October 31, 2021
If we are going to orient our lives around the Day of the Lord, then we must have a corporate attentiveness to God. And that attentiveness helps form us into the kind of people who are ready for the Day.
1 Thessalonians
Be at Peace Among Yourselves
October 24, 2021
True peace in the church involves our attitudes and activities. We acknowledge the work of our leaders, and we join them in the work as we pursue what is good for one another.
1 Thessalonians
The Ministry of Encouragement
October 17, 2021
The encouragement we all want is not something we can take from others; it is something we give to one other. And we can only give what we have received from God.
1 Thessalonians
Living in Light of the Day
October 10, 2021
The coming of Christ will be a day of redemption. But it will also be a day of reckoning. If that is true, then how do we prepare for it? How are we to live in light of that day?
1 Thessalonians
Hope in the Face of Death
October 3, 2021
Death is a universal problem, the greatest enemy of the human race. It causes grief, it separates people, and it raises difficult questions. Is there any hope in the face of death? Paul is writing here to assure the Thessalonians (and us) that there is indeed hope!
1 Thessalonians
The Problem of Idleness
September 26, 2021
Everyone is busy, but are we busy with the right things? Paul gives us a way of life that keeps us focused on our calling to love each other and be salt and light in the world.
1 Thessalonians
Sexual Holiness
September 19, 2021
What is God’s will for my life? Nothing less than Christlikeness, even in the most deeply personal parts of my life.
Romans
The Reign of Grace
September 24, 2023
We live in a world where everyone is trying to find or create an identity. Romans 5 says there are two fundamental identities: in Adam and in Christ. That is breaking news in a culture like ours. The bad news is, by nature, everyone is in Adam. The good news is, by faith, anyone can be in Christ.
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Romans
Confidence in the Cross
September 17, 2023
How confident are you in your standing with God? And what is your confidence (or lack of confidence) based on? We can have total confidence in where we stand with God, but the basis of that confidence is not what you might think.
Romans
The Joy of Justification
September 10, 2023
Romans 1-4 is about the doctrine of justification by faith. In Romans 5, Paul takes us deeper into what it means for us now: peace with God, standing in grace, rejoicing in hope.
Psalms
A Quiet Soul
September 3, 2023
We live in a noisy, anxious, restless world. In spite of that, this psalm tells us that we can be quiet on the inside. But how? David shares the secret.
Genesis
The True Story of the World
August 27, 2023
We have a way of seeing things, a story we are living in, but that story is largely shaped by cultural narratives. Genesis 1-11 introduces us to the true story of the world and invites us to see God, ourselves, and the world in new ways.
Genesis
Babel: Rebellious City of Man
August 20, 2023
Babel is the prototypical city of man: rebellious, prideful, exalting itself against God, and pursuing autonomy and self-sufficiency apart from him. Instead of filling the earth as God commanded, the Babelites settle in one place and try to make a name for themselves. We have capacity to do the exact same thing.
Genesis
The Stain of Sin
August 13, 2023
Noah was an incredible man of faith, a true hero. If ever there was hope for things to go differently after the flood, it would be with Noah. This story in Genesis 9 shows us what happens when humanity gets a fresh start.
Genesis
God’s Grace for a New World
August 6, 2023
After the flood, God's purpose for humanity had not changed— He remained relentlessly committed to establishing His kingdom on earth through human beings made in His own image. God commissioned Noah to fill the earth and through Noah, established a covenant of grace with the new world and new humanity to come. Of course, this covenant points us to the greater covenant we have in Jesus.
Genesis
The Flood of God’s Judgment
July 30, 2023
The story of the flood is a hard story that makes us want to look away from the darkness of sin and awfulness of God’s judgment. But we have to look at this difficult story to help us see God as he really is. And as we do, we discover his mercy and grace.
Genesis
The Way of Faith
July 23, 2023
The conflict at the heart of the biblical plot is enmity between the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman. The line of Cain represents the seed of the serpent: escalating sin and evil. The line of Seth represents the seed of the woman: hope in God’s promise of redemption. And we have the choice: will we go the way of the serpent or the way of faith?
Genesis
The Way of Cain
July 16, 2023
This story of Cain & Abel invites us to think about how anger and sin works at a personal level, especially in our relationships. However we interpret the events in our lives determines how we will respond, and what the consequences will be. Will we listen to God, or will we go the way of Cain?
Genesis
God’s Redeeming Grace
July 9, 2023
Genesis 3 tells us why the world is so broken. It's broken because sin corrupts everything and ultimately leads to death. Genesis 3 is a bleak chapter. And it leaves us wondering if there’s any hope for redemption. Is there any good news in the midst of the brokenness? Are there any signs of grace amongst the devastation of the fall? And the answer is, “Yes!" We see glimmers of God’s redeeming grace all over this chapter.
Genesis
The Consequences of Sin
July 2, 2023
If God made everything good, why are things so bad? The answer is sin. Sin upends God’s good design and corrupts everything in the world, especially us.
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1 Corinthians
Instruction for Sex and Marriage
October 23, 2022
In the first part of chapter 7, Paul gives practical instruction related to sex, marriage, and divorce. As we approach this chapter, we are not looking for quick answers or rules. We are looking for how these instructions reflect the beauty and wisdom of God and lead us to deeper faith in Jesus.
Luke
The Love of Money
May 15, 2022
Money can have so much power in our lives that we’re willing to bow down and serve it. But the scary thing is that we’re usually blind to this; we don’t see it in ourselves. How can we recognize the love of money in our lives? And how can we change?
Psalms
Let the Nations Be Glad
July 31, 2022
Psalm 67 is a prayer for God’s blessing and an assurance that God wants to bless us. But even though he blesses us for our good, he has an even greater purpose in mind: His glory among the nations.
Galatians
A Spirit-led Community
November 15, 2020
The gospel is not only the gateway to our life with God. It is also the pathway for our life with him. We are prone to add other things that give us a sense of assurance or belonging, but Jesus plus anything else is a false gospel.
Luke
Expect the Unexpected
April 17, 2022
Everything that happened on the first Easter Sunday was totally unexpected. It left people perplexed and marveling about the empty tomb. What happened here and what does it mean?
1 Corinthians
Pursue Love
February 26, 2023
A church can be gifted and growing, but without love, it has nothing. Love is the mark of spiritual vitality, and love is how people will know we follow Jesus. It is important to cut through the vague ideals of love in our day and get some clarity on what this kind of love looks like in everyday life.
Nehemiah
Called From Greed to Generosity
July 19, 2020
The story of exile teaches us about the human condition. The story of return and rebuilding teaches us that while there is good work to do, we can’t change the human condition. Only Jesus can do that. Until he comes, we work while we wait.
1 Corinthians
Glorify God in Your Body
October 16, 2022
In these verses, Paul is telling us (in no uncertain terms) that our bodies matter. God gives more dignity and significance to our bodies than we could ever imagine. If we really believed what God says about our bodies, sexual sin would be unthinkable to us!
1 Corinthians
I Urge You to Imitate Me
September 25, 2022
So far, in contrast to worldly wisdom, Paul has been teaching the wisdom of the cross. But he doesn’t just teach the way of the cross with his words, he demonstrates it in how he lives. He points to himself and the other apostles as models to emulate. Because Paul knows we learn by imitation, by following an example. That’s how disciples are made!
Luke
Rich Toward God
May 22, 2022
Jesus shows us two ways to live. One is to lay up treasure for yourself. The other is to be rich toward God. If you want to know where your heart is, follow the money.
Romans
Confidence in the Cross
September 17, 2023
How confident are you in your standing with God? And what is your confidence (or lack of confidence) based on? We can have total confidence in where we stand with God, but the basis of that confidence is not what you might think.
Luke
The Good Samaritan
March 13, 2022
The law of love shows us what it means to be a neighbor. The heart of love exposes our failure to be neighbors. The power of love transforms our hearts and fuels a life of love.
