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This Advent we’ll be taking a deep look at Matthew’s genealogy of Christ (Matt.1:1-17). As we reflect upon Jesus’ family tree, we are confronted with the story of God’s grace – a story of wanderers, kings, and exiles yearning for the day of “God with us” (Matt.1:23). Advent places us in that unfolding story of […]
Joy is in high demand and low in inventory these days. In its place we find many sad realities: distraction, depression, and despair to name a few. The apostle Paul was someone well acquainted with hardship and, surprisingly, he was well acquainted with joy! In his letter to the church at the Philippi we learn […]
It’s projected that global healthcare spending could reach $8.45 trillion by 2022. To put it lightly, we are generation obsessed with health. We’re better for it on many accounts, but not on every account. In the quest for good health and a long life, many forget the fact that we are dust, and to dust […]
Martin Luther called the Old Testament “the manger in which Christ lies.” Hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, the prophets foretold of the day when a Messiah would come. Malachi spoke of the messenger who would prepare His way. Micah spoke of the town of Bethlehem as the place of His nativity. Hosea […]
This summer we will take a break from our series in Luke and start a new six-week sermon series entitled Basics of the Christian life: Heavenly Habits Here Below. It has been a chaotic and disorienting season for all of us. When life gets this way, it can be easy to neglect even the basic […]
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? […]