(Luke 5:1-11) Jesus has shown his authority in His teaching (v.33), His power in expelling unclean spirits (v.36) and demons (vv. 39, 41), and the priority of the eternal message of the Kingdom over a body-healing miracle(s) in the moment (v. 42). What comes next will change everything.

(Luke 4:42-44) We live in a world where the urgent often crowds out the important, the flashy overwhelms the ordinary. Prioritizing is more than just time management; it’s about value management—aligning our lives with the priorities of Christ. Today, we will see Jesus model for us the value of truth over mere experience. 

(Luke 4:38-41) Making a claim is one thing; proving it is another. Jesus never demands belief without offering sufficient evidence to support that belief. In fact, the claims of Jesus are proven by the works of Jesus.

(Luke 4:31-37) Last week, we considered how Jesus was rejected in His hometown synagogue; today, He steps into the Capernaum synagogue, and an ordinary message becomes an extraordinary event. Jesus’s words stir a demon over which He takes authority. The contrast is shocking: Nazareth saw Jesus as merely one of their own, while Capernaum recognized […]

(Luke 4:16-30, Isaiah 61:1-2, Mark 6:1-6,1 Kings 17:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-27, John 7:1, 8:59, 10:39) Jesus Comes Home! Being away for over a year, teaching people throughout Galilee, performing two miracles, and beginning a ministry with everyone talking, He’s back where it all began. All eyes are locked on Jesus as He enters the synagogue… […]

(2 Peter 1:1-15) Simeon Peter, a bond servant and apostle of Jesus Christ to those who have received a faith equal in value to ours by the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied to you by the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord because, on us, his […]

(2 Sam 7:4-17; Ps 23; Rev 19:11-16; 1 Sam 8:7; 1 Chr 29:11-12; Jn 10:7-15) The OT is replete with hints and types of Jesus. It can be said that the whole of the OT bears witness to and culminates in Jesus. And one of the most famous persons in the OT, King David, can […]

(Numbers 13:16, Matthew 1:20-21,24-25, Exodus 33:11, Numbers 11:27-29, Joshua 1:1-2, Matthew 20:25-28, Numbers 14:26-30, Joshua 3:7-17, Numbers 13:25-33, 2 Kings 6:8-23, John 18:33-38, Joshua 11:23, Hebrews 4) Today, we continue to see Jesus in the profiles of Old Testament people. All of the God-centered qualities of Old Testament heroes find their full expression in Christ. […]

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God- centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be the best place in which people can get solid answers to life’s questions from God’s Word. (01:25) I know I am forgiven of my sins because of the life of Jesus, but how […]

(Exodus 7-12, 3:10; Ephesians 1:4-7; Exodus 19:2-6, 24:18; Matthew 5:17; Exodus 16:14-16; John 6:25-36; Exodus 20-24; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 26:26-28; Hebrews 8:6-13) We have been seeing glimpses of Jesus in the profiles of Old Testament people. These hints and whispers of characteristics become fully realized in Jesus. All of this is designed by our Heavenly […]

(Genesis 37, Mt. 3:16-17, Rev. 1:12-13, Jn. 8:42-45, Mk. 11:18, Jn. 5:18, Rev. 19:11-13, Genesis 39, Phil. 2:6-7, Luke 2:52, Mt. 4:10, Ps. 69:14-15, Acts 2:31, Genesis 40-41, 1 Cor. 6:14, Phil. 2:9, Eph. 1:18-22, Rev. 7:9-10, Genesis 42-44, Lk. 23:33-34, 2 Cor. 7:9-11, Genesis 45-50, Genesis 45:4-7, Genesis 50:19-21, Acts 2:22-24, Acts 2:38-39, Mt. […]

(Select Scriptures) This week as we consider the Patriarch Isaac, we’ll see that God not only used him as part of his plan of redemption but through events in Isaac’s life pointed to where that plan was going. God was painting his Old Testament people a picture of what was to come and giving us […]

(Select Scriptures)   We continue to explore the life of Abraham and his pilgrimage of faith, learning that the promise of God meant the absolute certainty of a thing. Jesus is the ultimate expression of God’s promise – the “Word” made flesh in Jesus! Just as God’s promise was trustworthy, we can trust, put our […]

Today, we explore the life of Abraham, a pivotal figure in the Bible. Abraham’s life, is known for faith, obedience, sacrifice, and blessing. Jesus is the ultimate expression of these values as we will see today as we deepen our understanding of Jesus.

(Genesis 6:5-13, Luke 2:25, 1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15-16, 11:7, 2 Peter 2:1-9, Luke 9:23-26, Mark 1:14-15, Galatians 3:24-29, 3:28, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 2 Cor. 5:17, Romans 6:11, 8:1, Ephesians 1:1-14, Genesis 9:8-17, Matthew 26:26-29) Today, we explore the life of Noah. While many know him as the builder of the Ark, there are profound […]

Seth was the son born to Adam and Eve following the tragic murder of Abel by his brother Cain. Today, we will see that Seth represents more than just a new son for his grieving parents; he also foreshadows Christ. As we continue our exploration of ‘Unfolding the Mystery of Christ in the Old Testament,’ […]

(Select Scriptures) We continue to discover pictures of Christ through the profiles of Old Testament people. Last we began with Adam to saw how Christ repaired our relationship as the “second Adam.” Today we will continue Unfolding the Mystery of Christ in the Old Testament.

(John 5:39, John 8:56, Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Numbers 20:7–13, Hebrews 11:24-26, Jude 5, Romans 5:12–17, John 1:14–18, Ephesians 5:1–2, 5:21, 5:22, 5:25, 6:1) Today, we embark on a 10-week journey to discover how the Old Testament Scriptures reveal the profound and timeless truths of Jesus Christ, embedded in the stories of people from […]

(Psalm 103:1-22) Those who have been purchased by God have a litany of benefits that are theirs because of the steadfast love of the Lord. Psalm 103 lists out these mind-boggling and nearly endless benefits which results in the praise and worship of the great God.

(Luke 4:13-40) Over the last five weeks, we have seen the intention of the Father in the character and priorities of Jesus. Today, we will finish examining the 14 events beginning at His baptism and before traveling back to His hometown, Nazareth. 

(Luke 4:13-40, John 4:4-42, 2 Kings 17:24) Jesus’ intentionality is shocking. There are no accidental interactions or random actions; Jesus does what the Heavenly Father wants. So, not only are Jesus’ character and priorities revealed, but the very intention of the Father is also revealed in Christ’s life.

(Luke 4:13-40, John 3:36, Romans 1:18, Revelation 16:1, 19:15, Matthew 4:12, John 4:4-42) As we continue to explore the events that occurred between Luke 4:15 and Jesus’ visit to Nazareth (4:16), we see a fascinating unveiling of Jesus in both His character and priorities. It is during this time that the disciples begin to realize […]

We value asking questions to better understand how to live life in a God-centered, Christ-exalting way. We believe that church should be the best place in which people can get solid answers to life’s questions from God’s Word. (01:10) My sister committed suicide over ten years ago. We didn’t think she had a relationship with […]

(Luke 4:13-40, John 2:23-25, 3:1-21, Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 7:3-4, 8:15, 14:4, Isaiah 10:1-7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 2:13-15, Romans 3:9-11) We’re pressing on with our exploration of the initial phase of Jesus’ ministry. In these 18 to 21 months leading up to His selection of the Apostles, Jesus unveils the fundamental traits of His character and […]