In our passage, we encounter a desperate, disobedient, prophet who is knocking on death’s door—despairing of life, distanced from God, and yet nee... Read More
Philippians 4:1-9 points towards foundational pillars for the Christian walk: Our need to live with determination (resolve) and our need to live in co... Read More
As he writes in chains, awaiting his verdict, Paul acknowledges that there are two choices before him—life and death. They aren’t really his choic... Read More
In our passage, Yahweh, the one true God, summons the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai, “the mountain of God,” where He intends to give them ... Read More
In this fourth week focusing on the tenth plague, God institutes for His people two more ways by which He intends for them to remember His strong hand... Read More
In Exodus 11:1–10, God finally signals that the plagues that He has unleashed on Egypt for the past four chapters are finally coming to an end; only... 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
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
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
Peter promises trials now (this life) but glory then (meaning eternity). Are you willing to wait? Peter simply repeats what he heard Jesus say. Jesus ... Read More
