In Psalm 110 we find that We are not the builders, watchmen, or givers of life — God is. All our labor and striving for security is in vain apart from Him, but when we trust in God and offer our efforts to Him in prayer, He provides protection, rest, and every good gift — including children — as expressions of His sovereign care and love.
Read MorePsalm 110 reveals that the promised Messiah is both a divine King and an eternal Priest in the order of Melchizedek—uniting two roles Israel had always kept separate—and this union is fulfilled only in Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully man. Because Christ reigns as our victorious King and intercedes forever as our perfect Priest, believers can live with confident joy and courage, secure that their ultimate acceptance before God and future victory over evil are guaranteed in Him.
Read MoreIn Psalm 90, Moses describes God’s power and eternal nature. In Christ, we have the ability to be reconciled and saved from His wrath.
Read MoreWe long to spend time with those we love - do we place the same significance on seeking God’s presence?
Read MoreTrue freedom is found in Christ as we have been liberated from the power of sin, being born again by the Spirit.
Read MoreChristians are ultimately citizens of a better, heavenly country promised by God, not any earthly nation—so while we love and serve where we live, our deepest hope and allegiance belong to Christ's coming kingdom.
Read MoreGod continues to work in the midst of Paul’s imprisonment and hardship, revealing the power of Christ though his ministry to the people of Malta and the favor and welcome he receives in Rome. We can expect this same God-given victory in our own hardship.
Read MoreGod continues to work in the midst of Paul’s imprisonment and hardship, revealing the power of Christ though his ministry to the people of Malta and the favor and welcome he receives in Rome. We can expect this same God-given victory in our own hardship.
Read MorePaul’s journey to Rome lands in turbulent seas, which lead the crew of his ship to toss all equipment and goods overboard. They trusted his word that life would be preserved; will we hold fast, trusting God at his word?
Read MoreUnder trial, Paul accounts for his life and message, revealing the Gospel can stand before any authority.
Read MorePaul’s imprisonment and trial before Felix reveals the injustice of his adversaries, the true justice which God brings, and God’s continued work and purpose even while we wait.
Read MorePaul rebukes the high priest after being struck and declares he is on trial for the hope of the resurrection, prompting a dispute that forces the Roman commander to remove him. The Lord encourages Paul and promises he will testify in Rome. A plot to assassinate Paul is uncovered, leading Claudius Lysias to escort Paul by night with a large guard to Governor Felix, who finds no charge deserving death.
Read MoreAfter Paul is arrested in Jerusalem, he tries to offer a defense before the Jews that were gathered. They begin to protest all the more and the commander sends him to be flogged. Paul then reveals his Roman citizenship.
Read MoreIn Acts 21, Paul arrives in Jerusalem. Some of the Jews had been making false claims about his teaching, but in his attempt to prove them false a riot is started and he is arrested.
Read MoreIn Acts 20:13-38, Paul begins his journey to Jerusalem. Knowing that he will not return to the area, he calls the Ephesian elders to meet him along the way and exhorts them to remain faithful to God.
Read MoreIn Acts 20:1-12, Paul leaves the Ephesians and travels back to visit many of the churches that he started. At the end of his time in Troas, he gathers with the Christians there and performs a miracle by the power of God.
Read MoreIn Acts 19:22-41, the Ephesians are concerned by the threat that Paul’s message is to their local god Artemis. We must make the same choice today between the gods of this world and the one true God.
Read MoreOn Easter Sunday, we remember the resurrection of Jesus. Thomas doubted the truth of Christ’s resurrection; we must learn from his example and trust in the account that we have been given.
Read MoreIn Acts 19:8-22, Paul settles in Ephesus, teaching first in the synagogue and then teaching daily in the Lecture Hall. He remains for two years, with God performing extraordinary miracles through him, bringing many people to the Way.
Read MoreIn Acts 18:18-19:7, Paul and those that he has met along the way offer teaching and correction to some others who have gaps in their understanding in order to further spread the Gospel message.
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