The groaning of this present age will give way to future glory. The main thing Paul says in Romans 8:18-25 is this: Our present suffering can’t ... Read More
2 Samuel 20 is a bit of a mess. David’s story has lost steam and leveled out. We are staring week after week at the darkness surrounding David a... Read More
Throughout Israel’s history God promised a coming Messiah who would bring about the redemption of His people, Israel, and establish His priestly... Read More
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
Is Jesus the conquering King or the humble, lowly child born in Bethlehem? Well, He’s both. The way Jesus comes into the world (i.e. the manger) rev... 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
I wonder if you feel as weary of the darkness as I do? Darkness is a result of our sin. It shows up in disobedience, disease, disaster, and death. Thi... Read More
The world always drifts from Christ’s Word. Therefore, the Church, committed to live by and proclaim His Word, is often opposed by the world. Unfort... Read More
Are you discouraged over your own sin? Are you discouraged over the sins of the Church? In John 15 Jesus guarantees the gospel’s triumph. He says, �... Read More
How can we be sure that Jesus was and is God’s Anointed One, the one and only Messiah? Because He told us with His words, and He showed us with His ... Read More
