Paul has not yet been to Rome, and wants to encourage the church and remind them of the things they believe. So he writes them a letter. And this letter is among the most articulate descriptions of the gospel, salvation, and Christ’s work ever written. Paul explains the gospel: the good news of Jesus Christ, and he unpacks its implications for everyone

The Gospels detail how Jesus lived, died, rose and then ascended into heaven. And the book of Acts picks up from that point, showing that Jesus was true to His word: the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and empowered them to work miracles and to preach the gospel throughout the world.

Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. Luke’s Gospel is the longest book in the New Testament. Being a detailed historian who researched everything, Luke tells Jesus’ story in extensive detail, more than any other Gospel.

Matthew’s opening verse makes it very clear what this book is about: Jesus, the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. The rest of this Gospel presents evidence of who Jesus is: God incarnate, the Father’s beloved Son, living among men. The king, declaring that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark records Jesus’ life: His miracles, betrayal, death, resurrection, and commission. However, Mark’s Gospel is very brief and focuses more on things Jesus did than things Jesus said. ...

The purpose of John’s Gospel is most profoundly stated in John 20:30-31. This book is meant to awaken faith in unbelievers and to sustain the faith of those who already do believe, calling on all men to focus their eyes on the portrait of Jesus Christ and His saving work.

There are 400 years between the last writings of the Old Testament and the appearance of Christ. This is known as the “Inter-testamental” period. What happened in this time? Was God silent? Was He at work? 

In this series we will dig deep in God’s Word to see what God’s design is, how sin has corrupted everything, and more importantly, how God calls us to think and live as part of his new creation.

Jonah Jonah is the most widely known of the Minor Prophets — not only for being swallowed by a fish — but also for being given a message by God and then rebelling against the idea of delivering it. Micah In a land where the judges accept bribes, rulers oppress the poor, prophets lead the people astray and the priests are easily bought, a just God demands justice. The picture of sin and judgment is dark. Is there mercy and forgiveness with this avenging God? Micah closes his book with...

Amos goes to Bethel — a royal city of idol worship — where two great sins were being committed by Israel; compromised, corrupt worship, and the resultant abuse of power. He makes two bold prophecies: King Jeroboam II will die and Israel will be carried off into exile. This message doesn’t sit well with King Jeroboam II and his false priests. But Amos answers to the Lord, not Israel. The book of Obadiah is one brief chapter, one prophetic word regarding the nearby nation of Edom. And it’s...

Hosea The problem was that Israel did not know their God (Hosea 4:1) and so God tells a man named Hosea to marry a prostitute. Hosea marries her but she leaves him and commits adultery. Then God tells him to go after her and bring her back. Hosea’s marriage is symbolic of God’s covenant relationship with Israel. Through Hosea, the Lord tells the story of Israel’s disobedience, His discipline, and His steadfast, faithful love. Joel When God was delivering Israel from slavery in Egypt, He...

God promised to exile His people from their land if they turned from Him, and now Jerusalem’s time has come. The people worshiped other gods, perverted justice in the land, and ignored His laws. As a result the Babylonians will destroy the city, raze the holy temple, leaving a heap of ashes and ruins as they carry the Jews away.

In the book of Daniel the Babylonians have attacked Jerusalem, taking many Jewish captives including Daniel. He is loyal to his God and wise beyond his years, being able to interpret visions and dreams. Daniel’s gifts testify of God’s sovereignty and His providential oversight of historical events in the time of the Old Testament.

In Ezekiel, the depths of Israel’s sin and rebellion are exposed. They have turned to the idols of the surrounding nations. They have desecrated the temple of the Lord and brutally persecuted His prophets. They mistreat the poor and disregard God’s laws. Because of Israel’s rebellion, God is withdrawing from and destroying Jerusalem. But He doesn’t leave them without hope. He chooses Ezekiel to speak for Him to the people, to show them their error and teach them justice: Say to them, “As I...

When God had a message for the people, He spoke to them through prophets: men moved by the Holy Spirit to speak on God’s behalf Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets. No other prophet is referenced in the New Testament as much as Isaiah who preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. God’s judgment is coming, but so is a special Servant of God: one who will fulfil all Israel’s duties and bear their sins.

The book of Proverbs is a collection of various books of aphorisms, general truths. In the book, two different kinds of women are giving invitations: One is Lady Wisdom, a noble lady presenting wisdom, justice, and righteousness. The other is Dame Folly, enticing the simple. The difference in the nature of these invitations sets up the conflict that is pervasive throughout the entire book of Proverbs

“I am my beloved’s, And his desire is for me.”

The sun rises, sets, and rises again. Rivers flow, but never empty. Information multiplies, but the mind is never satisfied. So in the never-ending cycles of life, what can man do? It looks meaningless. Life is like vapour, like the wind. Trying to understand everything, comprehend everything, trying to plan and execute your plans is like trying to shepherd the wind. And the more the Preacher learns about the world, the more depressing a world it becomes (Eccl 1:18). So he explores this...

Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. The book of Job serves as an example of how the righteous are not immune to suffering. Even more, we see God’s creative power, wisdom, and authority. Because God made the universe, we can trust that He knows how to rule it.

The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.

The Psalms run the catalogue when it comes to the kind of content covered in the Bible. 150 songs and poems to God written over hundreds of years. In this session we gain insight into Hebrew poetry itself and the literary devices that help us read and understand every type of psalm in the Psalter.

Ezra In Ezra, Israel returns to her foundations. After 70 years in exile, the people of Israel were coming back home. The new Persian emperor Cyrus had decreed that they return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple of their God

Courage. Faith. Betrayal. Politics. Plots of genocide. The book of Esther is a drama about how two Jews risked everything to save their people.

The books of First and Second Kings are the story of Israel’s decline. Whereas 1st & 2nd Samuel document Israel’s shift from corrupt judges to the righteous leadership of David, Kings shows how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies.

Chronicles is the story of Jerusalem. It’s the story of Israel’s kings and God’s faithfulness to His promises. The books chronicle the nation’s entire history