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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.
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
Settling Civil Disputes in the Church
October 9, 2022
When Christians act like the world acts — in this case, taking each other to court — we dishonor one another and we fail to show the world the wisdom of God and the power of the gospel.
1 Corinthians
Church Discipline
October 2, 2022
1 Corinthians 5 is one of the key passages in the Bible about church discipline. And it’s also one of the most-ignored, least-applied passages in the Bible. We have much to learn from this chapter about what it means to be the church and love one another well.
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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!
1 Corinthians
The Church Belongs to God
September 18, 2022
The church belongs to God. He prepares work for us to do, he enables us to do it, and he causes the growth. That reality shapes how we view spiritual leaders, how we participate in the life of the church, and what we think the church is.
1 Corinthians
Wisdom From the Spirit
September 11, 2022
Popular thought is that wisdom is self-gained. If you work hard enough, if you get enough knowledge and experience, if you develop enough skill, you will become a wise person. But in 1 Corinthians 2, the apostle Paul flips this notion on its head. He challenges our definition of wisdom and points us to this truth: true wisdom is something you have to receive.
1 Corinthians
The Foolish Wisdom of the Gospel
September 4, 2022
One of the main problems in the Corinthian church is that they were living according to worldly wisdom. They were seeing the world just like the world sees the world. So, Paul reminds them of the wisdom of God found in the gospel. The foolish wisdom of the gospel turns our view of the world upside down.
1 Corinthians
Unity in the Church
August 28, 2022
Unity in the church does not mean everyone agrees about everything, nor does it mean that everyone is right about everything. Rather, Christian unity is centered on humbly pursuing Jesus together as we bring our lives under the authority of his word.
1 Corinthians
Jesus Is Lord
August 21, 2022
The Corinthian church was a mess, and Paul was writing to address their host of problems. But he doesn’t begin his letter with a rebuke. He begins with a reminder. He doesn’t start by reacting to all their issues. He starts by refocusing them on their Lord and who they are in him.
James
Wisdom From Above
October 6, 2025
Would you call yourself wise? According to James, wisdom is less about what you know, and more about your life and what you love. Ultimately, true wisdom is a gift from God: It comes down from above, producing peace and good fruit.
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James
The Problem & Power of Our Words
September 29, 2025
Our words reveal who we are, and they have the power to change the whole course of life. The problem is, no one can tame the tongue. So we look to Jesus for forgiveness and power to walk in his ways.
James
Saving Faith Works
September 21, 2025
On the surface, James seems to contradict Paul regarding the role of faith in salvation. But he’s really answering the question, “What is true, saving faith?"
James
The Sin of Partiality
September 14, 2025
To favor people because of appearances is so common that it feels normal. But James tells us that partiality is incompatible with faith in Jesus. God gives us the capacity to see people as he sees them, and to love them as he loves them.
James
Hearing and Doing
September 7, 2025
Just as we were given new life by the word of God (James 1:18), so we grow in that new life by living according to the word of God. And that involves two things: Hearing the word and doing the word. James holds those two things together, not to be separated.
James
Temptation and Faith
August 31, 2025
In the first 12 verses of James, he's been talking about trials. Now, in verse 13, he switches the topic to temptation. Perhaps better than any other passage in the NT, James lays out a process for how temptation and sin work in our lives.
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Steadfast In Trial
August 25, 2025
It’s okay to ask God to take away our trials. But in our waiting, we can also ask him to give us what we need to be faithful and fruitful in our trials. This is the wisdom from above, and it is available to all who ask.
2 Kings
Is Exile the End of the Story?
August 17, 2025
If you had to pick one word to describe the end of the Kings story, it would be “exile.” Exile is the unhappy but just judgment on the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. But is exile the end of the story?
2 Kings
Even a Good King Can’t Save
August 10, 2025
Josiah’s life shows us the beauty of renewal: hearing God’s Word, grieving over sin, tearing down false worship, and turning fully to the living God. Yet even this unparalleled king couldn’t rescue his people from God’s coming judgment.
2 Chronicles
Repentance and Its Aftermath
August 2, 2025
Manasseh was a wicked king, yet God showed him grace. Still, the effects of his sin lingered on. Ultimately, Jesus is the only one who can fix what sin has broken and make all things new.
2 Chronicles
Pride Goes Before the Fall
July 27, 2025
The story of “pride goes before the fall” is so common that it has become cliche. And yet, it keeps happening.King Uzziah's story teaches us about true success, the anatomy of pride, and our hope in Jesus.
2 Kings
Judgment Through Jehu
July 20, 2025
Do we have a category in our minds for the judgment of God? The story of Jehu shows us the faithful judgment of God; the certainty of it, the severity of it, and our only hope in light of it.
2 Kings
Surprising Grace
July 13, 2025
The salvation God brings is a total reversal. The great famine becomes a great feast, and the least and last in this world are the first to the table. They acted on the possibility of mercy, and they discovered the surprising grace of God.
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Romans
The Family Business of Gospel Ministry
March 22, 2015
The gospel changes everything. We can lay aside our pride about what we know, our fear of being known, and discover new life in Christ.
Mark
Son, Your Sins Are Forgiven
September 29, 2024
Four men bring their friend to Jesus, presumably to fix their friend’s biggest problem, his paralysis. But Jesus has an even deeper healing in mind.
Psalms
Lament & Longing
December 1, 2019
During Advent we sing songs of joy, “for unto us a child is born.” But until he comes again, we sing with overtones of lament. As we learn to lament injustice and suffering and unfulfilled desire, our longing for Jesus grows.
1 Corinthians
What is the Gospel?
September 25, 2011
Based on “The Gospel-Centered Life” curriculum, this series explores the truth of the gospel message, how it changes us, and how we can apply it to our lives.
Isaiah
To Proclaim the Lord’s Favor
December 17, 2017
Advent is a declaration of the mission of Jesus, the Messiah—one who will comfort all who mourn, proclaim the Lord’s favor, proclaim liberty, and bring good news.
Matthew
He Went Away Grieved
November 27, 2016
When the Bible talks about knowing God, it means first-hand knowledge. When we encounter Jesus, we find truth that lives!
2 Timothy
Fought, Finished, Kept
March 26, 2017
The gospel is the true story of the world. It is worth our labor and endurance, and our very lives. Fight the good fight!
1 John
The Mark of a Christian
March 8, 2020
What is eternal life, and how do you know if you have it?
Philippians
To Live Is Christ
April 25, 2021
In this passage, Paul gives us a glimpse into the mindset that governs his life. It’s the mindset that every Christian and every church should have. Then Paul tells us how this mindset manifests (how it shows up in his actual life).
