Ever hear someone say "Only God can judge me?" What does that actually mean? Zephaniah 1 tells us -- and it's not pretty. Understanding Zephaniah is part of the Understanding the Old Testament series that makes the Bible accessible to every day readers.
Solomon's life reminds us to keep our hearts and points us to Jesus - the better King.
God works in ordinary ways to bring about extraordinary results. Samuel and Saul cross paths and set the stage for the first king of Israel.
Habakkuk gives a model of Christian hope in the midst of chaos. Understanding Habakkuk is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
God responds to Habakkuk's lament with a call to remember his faithfulness. Understanding Habakkuk is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
The story of God's people continues through Moses. God redeems and rescues Israel, gives them his presence, and makes a covenant with them.
Faith, lament, and how to trust God when his plan does not make sense. Understanding Habakkuk is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
Father Abraham: A man made by grace, who was tested God, and walked by faith. Genesis 12:1-9
Nahum gives a terrifying warning to those who would pride themselves in their own strength, technology, or military might. Technology is a gift, but it can also give the illusion of control -- an illusion that can lead us into foolishness. Understanding Nahum is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
Stephen recounts the history of God's people reminding us that God's place has always been with his people and God's law has always pointed to a person - Jesus.
Nahum continues his prophecy with a promise to his people to defeat their enemies and restore their fortunes. Understanding Nahum is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
God is sovereign over both the ends and the means of salvation. And because God's word is unassailably true, we can confidently share it!
What does God's wrath have to do with God's goodness? According to Nahum -- a lot. Understanding Nahum is part of a series of short and accessible Bible teachings to help readers better understand the Old Testament.
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9-10). This gift of salvation is something we need, God provides, and we receive by faith.
Waiting on the Lord is tough, but it's a necessary part of the Christian life. Micah teaches us how to wait in hope for the Lord to act.
Do we obtain righteousness and good standing before God by our works and obedience to the law? Does God accept us on our own merit or on the merit of Christ? Paul reminds us that righteous has always been obtained through faith in Jesus. Does it sound too easy? Too good to be true? This is the gospel that has been proclaimed.
God's requirements aren't rocket science. He wants us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with him. This is the trajectory of a Christian's life.
In this sermon, Israel asks who can resist God's will, and Paul says who are we to ask that or understand God in that way. It looks into Job and Isaiah to get answers to the question asked.
This sermon looks at the "tension" of the fairness factor of God' elect. It looks into 2 stories, 2 principles, and then looks at 2 fruits we should have after this sermon.
Micah finds hope in the midst of darkness and societal decay when he looks into the future at a king who reunites Israel and brings peace.
The title says it all. Micah gives more bad news before showing how it all leads to good news. Jerusalem will have a future after exile that is glorious beyond their wildest dreams.
This sermon goes over the idea that God has always chosen some out of many (and idea called election), and it goes through how that choice has always been a gift.
Micah lays the smackdown on the corrupt rulers, priests, and prophets of his day.
This sermon gives encouragement to engage your brain and open your heart for the next few chapters to come. It goes through the reality of Israel's rejection, rote religiosity, and what the right response should be.
The corrupt leaders of Jerusalem ignore Micah's warnings of judgement as things go from bad to worse.
This sermon goes over Jesus' vindication and ascension, and the assurance we now have because of those first two things.
What happens when God's judgement strikes a nation? Find out in Understanding Micah.
In this sermon, we look at God's foreknowledge and omniscience, the concept of predestination. It also talks about how we cannot be plucked from God's hand once we are His children and along with that we are justified and glorified.
This sermon talks about God's Spirit, providence, and plan to deliver us to the kind of life that is destined for image bearers because of God's glory.
This sermon goes over how we have a hope that is strong enough for suffering, deep enough for the soil, and sourced in the Spirit.
