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The Story of Ehud
God allows the consequences of sin to hit us because he loves us and wants to teach us that sin is a terrible master. As …
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Do You Love Jesus?
It is easy to claim that you love Jesus, but how do you know? In John 14, Jesus says those who accept and obey his …
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How Do You Receive God's Love?
We all have the desire for love and affirmation. These desires are given by God and can only be found in him. Until we learn …
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God is Love
We’ve all tasted, experienced, and felt love. We crave it. But what if we could truly experience love from the source? God is love. Love …
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There is a God and I Am Not Him
In this series, we dive into the truth that there is a God and we are not him. This week we focus on the fact …
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Set Apart
This week, we learn about how we are given new life when we put our faith in Jesus to pay for our sins. We are …
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For A Creator
This week, we learn that we are created for the Creator. We exist for a relationship with God himself. Sin separates and cuts us off …
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The Lord's Heavy Hand
Even as we enter into a dark place in this story where the Israelites have overvalued the ark and undervalued God himself, we see that …
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The Slaughter of the Priests
In 1 Samuel 22, Saul learns that David is gaining some traction, and he becomes unhinged. Saul’s fear and insecurity flare up in this perceived …
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Listening and Doing
In this passage, James speaks to fellow believers about what it really means to be a Christian—we must both hear and respond to God’s leading. …
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A Glorious New Way
Believers in the church at Corinth are being swayed by the lure of human power and credibility. In response, Paul points them to the power …
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Set Apart
Holiness is not merely the absence of sin—it is the presence of something other-worldly and utterly distinct. As God’s children, we are called to live …
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The Cruciform King: Son of Man, Servant of All
What kind of king is Jesus? He has certainly demonstrated his power and authority. In this passage, we learn that his rule is marked by …
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False Righteousness
As Paul addresses the Jews of the early Roman church, he exposes their false righteousness. They identify more with the law and their holy history …
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On Mission Together
At the end of his letter to the believers at Rome, Paul lists the names of many who have come alongside him and poured their …
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Build the Church
When the early church faces tension and division due to rapid growth, the apostles raise up leaders and put structures in place to address the …
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Church Reimagined: Body of Christ
The Church is the body of Christ—his presence and ministry on earth. While we all have diverse gifts, we are united through and humbled by …
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Idolatrous Demands
In this well known passage, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face extreme hostility to their faith. However, their faithfulness creates an opportunity for God to put …
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John the Baptist
As Jesus’ ministry eclipses John the Baptist and his followers, John rejoices. His clarity around who Jesus is and his own supporting role free him …
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A Watershed Moment
In this passage, the Jews continue to reject Jesus. His claim to be the Son of God is too disruptive—they refuse to accept the truth …
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The Hour Has Come
As the Gospel of John turns towards Jesus’ death, both doom and glory pervade the narrative. Jesus grapples with the suffering and wrath he knows …
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Innocent, Sovereign, Silent
This passage is thick with irony—the man in power has no power, and the man in chains is innocent, sovereign, and silent. While it may …
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3 John
In this epistle, John encourages his spiritual children to practice biblical hospitality—to be willing to drain themselves in order to absorb the burden of others. …
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The Power of the Tongue
James does not mince words when it comes to the power of our tongues. Our words matter—they are a window into our souls. And when …
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Corrupt Leadership
God continues his rebuke of the Israelites’ apathy and disregard, focusing on the priests’ failure to represent him and care for his people. This chastisement …
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Descontento, discriminación y diáconos
When the early church faces tension and division due to rapid growth, the apostles raise up leaders and put structures in place to address the …
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