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.
Who is this King of Glory? (Psalm 24)
Who is the King of Glory? That is the driving question of Psalm 24. Beyond offering the answer the psalm reveals how what can come into the presence of that glorious King.
. . . So Let’s Go Into the World (Hebrews 13:9-14)
The fact that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever emboldens believers to move forward in their lives and into the world with courage. In Christ, the church is free to risk and sacrifice much for the glory of God's kingdom.
Sacrifice and Song (2 Chronicles 29:27)
There is a theme that can be traced throughout scripture in which sacrifice is followed by songs of praise. Praise rises even in the midst of hardship and lack of understanding. Praise arises, not because of the circumstances, but to the one who is sovereign over the circumstances.
. . . So Let Love Continue (Hebrews 13:1-8)
The fact that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever means that he is our anchor that frees us to love others and flee from self-seeking. As we rest our lives on the unchanging One we are liberated to place others above ourselves, knowing our ultimate satisfaction is in Christ.
Follow the Seeker (Daniel 7; Luke 19)
The most high sovereign over all comes to undeserving mankind. Not only does the most high Son of Man come to mankind he seeks wayward men and women, and we, as his followers, ought to seek as He does.
Jesus Christ is the Same . . . (Hebrews 13:8)
We live in an ever-changing world, a world that seems very different from the times of which the Bible speaks; however, we worship an unchanging Savior. It is Jesus' unchanging nature that gives us surety in a changing world. Hence, Jesus has been, is, and will always be Savior.
All Things New (Year) (Matthew 19:27-28; Revelation 21:5)
As the people of God, believers can look back at God's faithfulness and ahead in expectation of his future mercy and grace. These future promises have significance for our every day lives. We live now in the new identity and kingdom to come.