Text: Hebrews 12:22-24 The theme of the book of Hebrews is the superiority of Christ over Moses and the old law. In our text, the Hebrew writer described the privileged position we have in Christ. This is more than just fellowship with God and our fellow Christians. It includes the angels and “the righteous.” But […]
December 29, 2025
Resolutions for the New Year
Text: 1 Timothy 4:8 As one year quickly draws to a close and we look forward to a new year, it is common to take time for self-evaluation and making resolutions to improve our lives. Many resolutions pertain to our lives here (improve finances or health, eliminate bad habits, etc.). These are all good, but […]
December 15, 2025
The Flesh vs. The Spirit
Text: Romans 8:5-13 In our text, Paul contrasted two different mindsets – one set on the flesh, the other set on the Spirit. These are diametrically opposed to one another, and as Christians, it should be obvious which side we are on. Yet too often, we allow our minds to focus on the flesh instead […]
November 4, 2024
Sowing and Reaping
Text: Galatians 6:9 God created the world, and it operates according to the rules He established. This includes times of “seedtime and harvest” (Genesis 8:22). The outcome of the harvest depends (in part) on what was planted, when it was planted, and how it was done. This illustration of sowing and reaping is used throughout […]
June 24, 2024
Convicting the World
Text: John 16:7-11 Shortly before His crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His apostles and promised to send the Holy Spirit. He would “convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” This would have a direct impact on the apostles’ teaching, and it should with ours as well. Role of the Holy Spirit Jesus promised the […]
October 16, 2023
Big Words in the Bible (Part 4): Justification
Text: Romans 4:1-5 In this series, we are looking at some big words in the Bible. All of them are “big” in terms of importance; but for some of them, we may be unsure of what they mean. In this fourth lesson, we will be looking at the word justification – what it means to be justified […]
January 2, 2023
Hope for the Future
Text: Proverbs 24:13-20 Throughout the book of Proverbs, a contrast is made between wisdom and foolishness. Those who follow the wisdom from above and live according to it will be righteous. Those who reject this wisdom will engage in wickedness. However, even though the wicked reject godly wisdom, they often prosper in life – and […]
