John explains to his readers that one believes in Jesus should show others the kind of love Jesus and God have shown them. Sacrificial, selfless, others-first kind of love with…
Paul concludes his last letter with a desire to see people and encourage those he knows to finish well as he did. How do we finish well ourselves? When we…
Jesus explains to His disciples that God is in the process of preparing hearts to receive His Son even when we don't see His preparation work. As the Samaritans approach…
As Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem, she gives birth to Jesus and God speaks to the shepherds who understand the implications of the surroundings of Jesus' birth better than…
As we trace the events in Bethlehem recorded in the Scripture, we find Bethlehem becomes a place of hope. Hope for the nation of Israel as their choice of king…
Micah concludes his message repenting on behalf of the nation. He confesses the sins of the leaders but also grabs hold of the hope Israel has even after exile because…
Micah moves from judgment to hope in Ch. 4. God never announces judgment without offering hope. While temporary discipline will take place, ultimately God has a plan to bless those…
Early in His ministry Jesus preaches a message in His hometown of Nazareth where He declares that the the favourable year of the Lord has arrived through Himself as prophesied…
Paul concludes his epistle to the Galatian churches with one final appeal to follow the gospel of grace and not go back to the Law. He appeals to them by…
Paul gives one more attempt to rescue his readers from going back to the Law - a performance-based system of approaching God that no longer was necessary because of Jesus'…
