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
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 weekly scattering of churches displays Jesus’s eternal Kingdom in the world. When we scatter, we display the goodness and love and power and glo... Read More
The weekly gatherings of churches on earth anticipate the eternal gathering of the Church in Heaven. The weekly gatherings of local churches accomplis... 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
Here’s a general principle we must grapple with if we are to understand the tension between leaders and followers. Those in authority are tempted to... 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
It is deeply profound that believers are eternally brothers and sisters in Christ. We are family forever. All believers must seek and continually deve... 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
In John 20:24–31, Jesus pursues a skeptical disciple, Thomas, unto belief. And like a tender shepherd, He meets Thomas where he is. Jesus graciously... Read More
