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Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Endless books have been written about him. In recent years, several authors have sought to expose who the historical Jesus really was – often claiming that the Jesus of history is not the same as the Christ of faith. Yet many people would have trouble answering this question (who was […]
Last week we wrapped up a four-week series in Romans 8. This blog post will serve as a reflection on the glorious truths and realities that we saw from the text. I. In Christ your condemnation is removed so you can now live free in the Spirit. (8:1-11) It can be exhausting living a life […]
What does a prophet from 2,500 years ago have to teach us about priorities? A lot. Haggai ministered to God’s people after they had returned from exile. At first, the people were eager to rebuild the temple and recommit their lives to the LORD, but when things got tough they grew weary. Eventually they […]
In these strange times, when we’ve been scattered and upended, our solution is what it is always is – God’s Word. Whether we’re in a pandemic or not, we need God’s Word. We need to be reminded of our hope in Christ and our gospel identity. We need to be challenged to live faithfully and […]
The Book of Esther has often stood out as a controversial book of the Bible. Some theologians questioned whether it should even be in the Bible! It raises questions for any honest reader: Why is God never mentioned? Is Esther a woman of virtue or compromise? Does this condone the objectification and abuse of women? […]
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Nowhere else can one read such surprising words! At Christmas, we celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God – Jesus, the One who has […]
Exodus is one of those books that many begin and few finish. It’s like a movie that shifts from action to drama halfway through. But to check out too early is to miss the point of the book as a whole. Exodus is about the power and presence of God. He is the main actor. […]
Mission starts with prayer. Jesus told his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest” (Luke 10:2). God’s mission is to reap a harvest of people who believe on His Son and find eternal life in Him. In a secular […]
Starting Sunday, March 10th, we’ll be embarking on a sermon series in John’s Gospel as we consider the meaning and message of Jesus’ Upper Room Discourse in John 13-17. These texts will pave the way for us to contemplate the lessons of discipleship we are to learn in the Lenten Season, which will prepare us […]
The Christmas season is upon us. As we hear the holiday music and are beckoned to buy gifts and cash in on sales, we’re reminded that we live in a culture that hates to wait. Christmas morning certainly has its unique joy, but often it is followed by quick burnout and letdown. The season of […]