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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This statement marked the ups and downs of Solomon's life. His life teaches us to always pursue godly wisdom over worldly folly.
Only God can break the cycle of sin and depravity. This is what the book of Judges is all about, and Samson, though he was not perfect, points to the perfect Son of God who stands victorious in power over sin.
When God freed His people, He showed them how to live for Him. The Ten Commandments summarize how we are to live with love for God and love for our neighbor. They also show us that we can’t keep the law perfectly, only Jesus can.
Jesus desires that the church live in His unity, displaying His love and continuing to make His name known to the world. Therefore, as we pray for unity, we must…
Habakkuk asks why present circumstances are seemingly being ignored by God. Through his dialogue with God, we learn that God asks us to remain faithful even when we don’t understand…
Nahum takes a look at God’s judgment of all people while focusing on the imminent destruction of the Assyrian empire. Opening with a declaration of God’s character, we see both…
God has made His plan for His people clear. God cares about the heart behind how we relate both to other people and to God. God will restore and redeem…
God sets out His case against Israel, calling out their prideful heart. His desire is for true repentance and worship, not empty words and actions. God’s forgiveness and mercy is…
The Day of the Lord will bring together not only the remnant of Israel but also all those who desire to obey Him. There will be a great war and…
God’s judgment against Israel and Judah comes about from the unjust and selfish actions of their political and spiritual leaders. He has clearly set out His desire for his people,…
The shortest of the Minor Prophets, Obadiah tells of the wrongdoings of the nation of Edom and God’s eventual restoration of the nation of Israel. Those who mistreat God’s people…
The shortest of the Minor Prophets, Obadiah tells of the wrongdoings of the nation of Edom and God’s eventual restoration of the nation of Israel. Those who mistreat God’s people…
God calls his people to repentance. The nation was currently physically thriving, but not only were they spiritually dead, they would soon also lose the status they were so sure…

A Study on Amos 9

February 26, 2024
God’s appearance near the altar shows that He is coming to personally deal with the nation. No matter where they try to hide from Him, they will be unsuccessful. God…
God says He will withhold His word from Israel. Although the people will finally seek God out, He will not reveal himself. They look to everything but God for solutions…

Total Satisfaction

February 18, 2024
Through all of life’s circumstances, we can only find total satisfaction in God. He is our Sovereign Provider, our Sure Foundation, and our Great Protector.
The apathetic attitude of the Israelites stems from where they are truly placing their hope: in the greatness of their land, goods, and armies.  Comfort and success has bred complacency…
God’s Judgment of the Nations- Amos 1-3 As the word of the Lord comes to Amos, God continually repeats the phrase “for three sins of ___, even for four, I…
Joel's message is clear- the day of the Lord is coming, and it will be terrible for those who fall under judgment. But for those who would repent and seek…
The provision of a Holy God is beautiful for those who are recipients of His restoration. Complete satisfaction can only be found in God, and all who would call on…
The judgment of a Holy God is terrible for those who are recipients of His wrath. Joel describes what that complete devastation looks like in a variety of ways: an…

The Ever-Present

January 14, 2024
No matter the circumstances we face, God is never distant. Our God hears our prayers, has proven Himself trustworthy, and is the only One Who can provide everything that we…

Recapping Hosea

November 27, 2023
As we recap the major themes in the Book of Hosea, we turn to Romans 8:5-11. This same hope was presented to the people in Hosea’s time, and the power…
TEXT: Revelation 4 Because our Living and Active God reigns from a place of complete power, holiness, and worthiness, in all things we must depend on Him, seek to become…
The disobedience of Israel resulted in the destruction of their kingdom. But this is not the end of them, but a chance for a new beginning. The nation as a…
God appears here in the gut-wrenching situation a father feels when his children choose something he knows will hurt them. The full measure of God’s wrath is stored because of…
Continuing to reject God’s call to repentance, we find a detailed scolding of Israel for her actions. And ultimately God outlines a return to the conditions the Israelites abhorred- slaves…
The people remain unrepentant and continue to defy God through their evil kings, dependence on foreign relationships, and lack of true worship. Although what they are doing is no worse…
God lays out the issues of idolatry, prostitution, and the overall rebellion against God. Hosea moves from the sign acts of his family to God’s direct message to the northern…
Hosea’s marriage and children represent the messages God has for the people of Israel.  First, he calls Hosea to an extreme step, as a prophet marrying a prostitute would be…
As we share the Gospel, we must remember the power of God is what truly brings salvation. We also recognize as we pursue holy living that He empowers us to…
Paul makes his final call to stick close to the Gospel and repel anything that goes against God’s word.  And he reminds them of what ultimately matters- Christ and Christ…
We can only do good because of Christ in us.  More and more the failure of the flesh continues to show up, as we see that it only brings about…
Continuing off the end of the last section, Paul exhorts us to support one another through the Christian walk. This will look different from person to person and situation to…
We get two lists in this passage.  First is a list of acts that may seem obviously “bad” but include things like hatred and envy, which are more internal and…
Pointing out a potential misinterpretation, Paul makes sure to point out that freedom in Christ isn’t a license to complete, unabashed freedom from God’s plan for personal holiness.  The Spirit…
There is no doubt now about Paul’s tone.  He expresses strongly his feeling about the false teachers who are distorting the Gospel.  Let this be a warning to us, both…
Paul keeps preaching the message of freedom.  The law cannot save you, only Christ can!  And so the Spirit works in us, giving us the hope we have through faith…
“You who want to be under the law.”  It is hard not to read this with a biting tone.  But Paul is desperately trying to show the Jewish believers that…
We see the specific way Paul had met the Galatians. They met his need and welcomed him. Now, they are questioning him. In the same way Paul pleads for the…
Life is not always easy as a Christian, but before we knew God, things were markedly different.  Paul reminds us not to go back to those old ways of living. …
So many truths about Christ are revealed in this passage.  We see His deity, His humanity, His submission to the Father, His role as Redeemer.  And Paul also points out…
No! Christ ushers us into God’s family as heirs!  Paul wraps up all of his arguments, pointing out Christ as seed, promised heir, and totally obliterates the pro-Jewish argument once…
As we have seen, the law, though it was instituted as a guardian in order to align God’s people to His holy standard, failed to be able to make anyone…

Full of Joy

December 13, 2020
Joy is the response and recognition of God's love towards us and true joy comes in believing what Jesus tells us: He will turn our sorrow into joy and He…
Christ displayed his love for us when he gave his life on the cross. By loving like Christ, ALL people will know we are associated with Christ.