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, â... 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
Left to our own devices, and our own desires, and our own direction, we would wander through this life aimlessly and dangerously, without sight—and ... Read More
In Jesus, we have a Prophet who miraculously multiples bread. We have a Prophet who speaks the very words of God. We have a Prophet who walks on water... Read More
In a massive show of self-revelation, Jesus defends Himself before the Jews. He’ll thunderously assert that He’s the giver of life and executor of... Read More
