A Call to Praise the Gracious God (Psalm 113)
When we realize who God is we ought to be moved to praise God. Reflecting upon God's character produces worship that never gets old, tired, or mundane.
Engraved on the Palms of His Hands (Isaiah 49:1-16)
Bad news comes before the good news. That is the message of Isaiah and the message of the Bible. It deals honestly with sin and the solution to sin. When we look at the true Servant we see the greatest news ever, as believers, our names are engraved upon the palms of the Savior's hands.
Fear, So You Don’t Fear (Psalm 112)
There is a fear that one can have that will end all other fears. To have a fear that ends all other fears means that the supreme fear must be a proper fear in the ultimate being who is righteous, holy, and good. Only in rightly fearing the righteous, holy, good, supreme God will all other fears fade away.
A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break (Isaiah 42:1-9)
The book of Isaiah speaks clearly about promised servant how is to come. This promised servant is one upon whom the kingdom of God rests, and he is one that will not break a bruised reed, nor snuff out a smoldering wick. This servant king, Jesus, is one to whom we can flee.
Share Your Gospel Story Yesterday, Today, and Forever (Philippians 3:4-11)
Every believer has a story of how God worked to redeem our yesterday, changes our today, and give us the hope in forever. Sharing that story does not have to be over complicated. We should be a people who consistently share God's transforming story in our lives.
The Great Intercessor (Exodus 32)
As Moses is meeting with God the Israelites are rebelliously crafting their own gods. Their desire to control their circumstance led them to blatant idolatry. Their only hope is the intercession of Moses. Sadly, Moses offering himself in their place was insufficient. What they needed, as us, is a greater intercessor than Moses.
What is Marriage for? (Genesis 1:27-2:25, and various texts)
What is marriage for? When view through the correct theological lens it is for so much more than we tend to think. When viewed through the lens of self, it is for something much less. We must understand it through the proper lens to begin to answer what it is for.
Thy Great Salvation (Exodus 19:1-8)
The account of God's saving work for the Israelites demonstrates he is a God of great salvation. Their salvation foreshadows the great salvation we receive through the true Israel, Jesus Christ.
. . . So Let’s Do His Will (Hebrews 13:20-24)
Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever we are free to do his will. He is the God of peace as the victor over the enemy and he calls us into brotherhood. Therefore, we do his will in the community of peace for his good purpose.
. . . So Let’s Offer Praise (Hebrews 13:15-19)
Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever we, as God's people, are free in all circumstances to offer praise to God. Our praise does not depend on everything being perfect, our praise depends on the perfect One.