Psalm 139:1–24 This psalm is ultimately a prayer for God’s defense and vindication of his people. David rejoices that God knows his every motive, that God is present wherever David…
Matthew 5:17–20 Jesus gives one of his most definitive statements on his relationship to the Law. Unfortunately, at first glance, it’s not necessarily one of the clearest statements on his…
Psalm 130:1–8 Where do you need assurance this morning? Is it assurance that God has forgiven you? Is it assurance that God will comfort you? Is it assurance that you…
Matthew 5:1-16 How does the believer live in society? What is the effect of living out the "blessed" life in society?
Psalm 110:1–7 How can the ideal king also be a priest? That’s what Psalm 110 will tell us, and in doing so, it will give us another look at what…
Matthew 5:1-10 What is life like in the kingdom of God?[1] What is the blessed/enviable life? [1] ESV Study Bible on Matt 5:1–16 says the beatitudes concern “the nature of…
Psalm 108:1-13 As Christians, we live in the era in which this kingdom has already begun but not-yet been consummated. Like the exilic generation, we wait for God to fulfill…
Matthew 5:1-3 How are we to understand the Sermon on the Mount? Conclusion: the sermon on the mount is about how we enter the kingdom.
Psalm 96:1-13 Psalm 96 celebrates God’s reign over his world from among his people and his sanctuary. Indeed, Psalm 96 summons the whole world to worship the enthroned king in…
Song of Solomon 1:1–17 Song of Solomon “affirms that God oversees human relationships in their physical and emotional expressions.”[1] Song of Solomon shows us a God who oversees perfect love.…