How Do We Know Who is Chosen?
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5a, 9 – 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only…
Where are the Shepherds?
Philippians 2:19-22 – 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.…
Quick Thoughts in Exodus
Sometimes we struggle in reading through the end of the book of Exodus. Is there really something to learn in the instructions for the construction of the…
Sledgehammers or Burden Bearers
Matthew 23:1–4 – 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do…
Comfort in Tribulation
Revelation 7:13-17 – 13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I…
Pay Attention or Drift
Hebrews 2:1 – Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. What do you do to stay…
They Will be Shocked
1 Peter 4:3-5 – 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking…
Doctrine Plus Mission: Proclaim a True Gospel
Galatians 1:6-9 – 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a…
Gather for More Than Your Good
Hebrews 10:24-25 – 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is…
A Hope We May be Ignoring
I want to help us to think about hope. Life is hard, Pain is real. Suffering is sometimes overwhelming. Frustrations about so many things threaten to steal…