The Blessing of Being Near God
Theme- The Psalmist's words reveal to us the blessing of God's presence-and inspire us to delight in God ourselves-1. The Need for God's Presence-2. The Journey to God's Presence-3. The Blessings of...
View ArticleLiving For Jesus
Theme- Live by the compelling logic of the Gospel-1. Christ Died for us-2. We died in him-3. We should live for him
View ArticleNow is the Day of Salvation
Theme- Don't waste the ministry of grace-1. The obligation of amazing grace-2. The opportunity of available grace-3. The urgency of present grace
View ArticleLifted Up in Our Place
Theme- The account of the Bronze Serpent highlights the seriousness-of sin and the mercy of Christ in giving himself as our Mediator-1. The Seriousness of Sin-2. The Cost of Salvation-3. Our Miraculous...
View ArticleIdentifying the Christ of Christmas: The Eternal Word
Theme- Consider the matchless glory of the Savior whose birth we-celebrate, he is the Eternal Word-1. He is Our Very God-2. He is Our Creator-3. He is Our Redeemer
View ArticleThe Light of the World
Theme- John calls us to see God's Grace and generosity insending his Son as a life-giving light to our sin-darkened world-1. God's Mercy in Preparing for the Light-2. The Warning of Those Who Refused...
View ArticleThe Narrow Door of Salvation
Theme- Jesus tells of the narrow door because our concern should not be how many are saved, but wether we have responded to his call-1. A Sad -No--2. A Serious Call-3. A Certain Salvation
View ArticleI Believe in One God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Theme- Belief in the Trinity is about more than theological detail, it's a -practical truth that affects our whole Christian faith-1. The Challenge of the Trinity-2. The Comfort of the Trinity-3. The...
View ArticleThe Word Became Flesh
Theme- John helps us see the mystery of the incarnation and marvel at its -message of a God who will stop at nothing to save sinners-1. The Word Became Flesh-2. The Word Dwelt Among Us-3. We Have Seen...
View ArticleThe Christ of Christmas: God's Fullest Revelation
Theme- John's testimony that Jesus Christ is the fullest revelation of God is-good news for all of us-1. Fullness For Us All-2. Grace Following Grace-3. God's Glory Revealed
View ArticleOur Creator, Our Father
Theme- Considering the work of our Heavenly Father assures us of his love-and care for us through all of life-1. He Has Created Us-2. He Has Redeemed Us-3. He Will Provide For Us
View ArticleNew Year, Same Old You?
Theme- God calls us to live out of the good news-that Christ has made us new-1. Put Off Your Old Self-2. Renew Your Mind-3. Put On Your New Self
View ArticleTreasure the Teaching of God's Providence
Theme- Understanding God's providence gives us a practical and-comforting insight into God's work in our world-1. It Reminds Us that God's Plan Is Perfect-2. It Guides Our Response in All of Life-3. It...
View ArticleConsider It Joy
Theme- James teaches us how to look at life-so that even trials can lead to joy-1. James to the Twelve Tribes-2. Instructions in Approaching Trials-3. Instructions in Profiting from Trials
View ArticleGet Wisdom
Theme- James's practical teaching on wisdom is important for every-believer as we seek spiritual maturity-1. What It Is-2. Where We Get It-3. Why We Need It
View ArticleThe Titles That Help Define Us
Theme- Lord's Day 12 reminds us that 'Christ' and 'Christian' are titles-that teach us who Jesus is and who we are to be-1. The Comfort That Comes With Calling Him Christ-2. The Calling That Comes With...
View ArticleOvercoming Temptation
Theme- James teaches us both the deadly truth about sin and-temptation and how to overcome it by taking refuge in God's light-and life-1. The Source of Temptation-2. The Cycle of Temptation-3. The...
View ArticleThe Only Begotten Son of God, Our Lord
Theme- Consider the glory of the One who has redeemed us from sin-and Satan and the life he now calls us to lead-1. The Glory of Our Redeemer-2. The State Before Our Redemption-3. The Means of Our...
View ArticleGod's Desire For Us His People: Hear and Obey
Theme- James instructs us how to live the life God calls us to, namely, by-hearing his Word, receiving it, and doing it-1. Hear God's Word-2. Receive God's Word-3. Live According to God's Word
View ArticleSon of God and Son of Man
Theme- Jesus' virgin birth makes him perfectly suited to save us, his identity-and experience help us to trust that he will-1. He Is A Suitable Savior-2. He Is the Promised Deliverer-3. He Is My...
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