1 Peter 3:13-17 If we are being taken advantage of, we are to honor Christ and be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for…
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 In part 2, Paul continues that focus on affliction by answering an assumed question: Why would someone persevere in a calling characterized by suffering?[1] Let’s pursue that…
Romans 11:13-24 This passage becomes another reminder of the way the gospel works. It makes us hopeful that God can save anybody, even those who are far from him. It…
Jonah 1:17-2:10 In this passage we see the Lord’s mercy in distress, in hope and in victory.
Romans 5:1-11 As we come today to vv. 1–11, let’s begin to see what else there is to the gospel, especially in the life that we love in Christ. Paul…
Genesis 27:30-46 Blessing comes from grace, not merit. Mankind desires to be blessed by God.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Paul pens this beautiful chapter to argue that since Christ rose from the dead, all who are connected to him will also rise from the dead. And…
Matthew 12:1-21 In Jesus’ dispute with the Pharisees in Matt. 12, we’re given great insight into the things that God cares about. And these principles, these ideas, are the standard…
Hebrews 10:19-25 There are different kinds of confidence – confidence in the world, self-confidence, and Christian confidence. In this passage we look at Christian confidence and why it is different.
Genesis 3:1-7,15 Why is there so much pain and suffering? In this passage we learn of the cause, original sin.