Waiting is hard. In this passage, Luke 2:21–35, we encounter a man named Simeon who is waiting with his eyes turned toward God. Both what he is wait... Read More
Death introduces weariness into God’s creation. We groan because of it. Even for Christians, for whom death has lost ultimate sting; death can be cr... Read More
This exchange between Mary and Elizabeth leads Mary to sing what is often called the Magnicifat, the very first Christmas song. Mary pours our her hea... Read More
The ten plagues give us a picture of what the God of the Bible is like. We see that there is no one like Him. He is the ultimate judge and He is the u... Read More
One of the most famous stories in the Bible, Moses’s encounter with God at the burning bush, is part of an unified story that leads to Jesus. In... Read More
Here’s what Exodus 2 calls us to: Anticipate God’s deliverance even when you can’t see it. When you can’t see behind the curtain, will you tru... Read More
In this conclusion to 1 Peter, we find Peter’s final encouragements to suffering sojourners. Suffering sojourners trust in God’s providence, d... Read More
A pivotal word in the Bible and the world we live in is therefore. Behind every moral command, or therefore, in the Bible is God. We are made by and f... Read More
A righteous life—a life marked by obedience to God and faith in His Word, no matter how unpopular it might be—will always draw attention–of ... Read More
In the first two weeks of our study in this letter, we encountered—in just 12 verses—glorious truths about God and His redemption from our sin. In... Read More