As fallen human beings, we have two choices; either we are our own masters, or we belong to God. The question posed by God “What is this you have done?” confronts this choice—and, ultimately, our sinfulness. For those living in rebellion against God, only the power of the Gospel can overcome the state of our…
This passage in 1 Samuel marks the transition from a time when Israel was not hearing from God to a time when God’s word came freely to all of Israel. And that difference came about through God’s call of Samuel as a prophet. So, as we reflect on this passage together, let us see what…
Genesis introduces us to an Eternal Creator God, who clearly speaks to mankind. From God’s first question to Adam and Eve after their rebellion, we learn that He is a God who seeks us out. God’s question “Where are you?” shows a Father who reveals Himself, desiring to be in relationship with us. Genesis 1…
Paul’s solemn yet simple charge to Timothy: Preach the Word of God. As ministers fulfil this biblical call to preach, congregations too are called to receive the Word, and we are all called to patiently trust that God will fulfil His Kingdom purposes. 2 Timothy 3 Godlessness in the Last Days 3 But understand this,…
How great was the apostle Paul’s yearning to go to Rome to preach! In this message from the opening chapter of Romans, we will see something of the Gospel’s power to save us, granting deliverance from guilt’s burden. The availability of this redemption is there for all who believe in this good news. Romans 1:1-17…
We are going through difficult and troubling times for many, maybe you’re all too aware of that. In this Psalm, we see that David doesn’t deny the reality of troubles but in them, he trusts in the Lord as his shield, sustainer and salvation. Can we say the same? Psalm 3 English Standard Version Save…
Have you ever been rejected? We may have spent our lives rejecting Jesus and in this parable, he tells us that if we reject him then God does not take that lightly and one day we will be rejected by him if we stay as we are. But we don’t have to stay that way…
1 Corinthians 15:1-22 The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered…
Abraham’s legacy was that we can become friends with God and children of God. Genesis 25:1-11 Abraham’s Death and His Descendants 25 Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and…
Knowing that his disciples would struggle with anxiety, Jesus reminded them of their heavenly Father’s care. Matthew 6:31-32 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. Matthew…