Week of December 17-23 Oh Lamb of God, The Day of the Lord will surely come as the prophets spoke and as you allowed John to envision. Until we see your face for ourselves, enable us to repent to you from everything lesser, declaring “We will...
A good phrase evokes a beautiful image. So it is when I read the Apostle Peter’s words to dispersed Christians in the first century. “As you come to him.” (1 Peter 2:4) Given the context of this phrase, we can see the beauty of God’s...
[This podcast episode was originally posted on January 8, 2018.] This week we began a new series in the book of Colossians. How does the gospel help us shift from thinking about "me" to "we," and from "us" to "Christ"? If a church made these shifts,...
Jesus Christ is the promised Son whose death for our sins and resurrection for our life brings us into this saving relationship with God. Now, the mission of the church is to spread this good news as we live together under Christ s Lordship. Text:...
Week of December 10-16 "Our Great God and Father, we ask that you would illuminate your Word in our hearts this week. Help us to walk closely with you as followers of Christ, glorifying you in all we say and do." Bible in a Year Plan Day 1:...
As I read through the book of Acts this week I was struck by the joy that comes from the grace mission of God. In the fifteenth chapter of Acts, two missionaries, Paul and Barnabas, were traveling through cities where new Christians lived “describing in detail...
This week, Justin and Scott talk about the importance of reading the Bible and praying in 2019. Click to view the new Bible Reading Plans for 2019 and find helpful resources. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2018/2018WoGP1203.mp3...
In the fullness of time God sent his eternal Son into the world as the son of Joseph and Mary. He was given the name Jesus. Matthew identifies Jesus as the son of David, of Abraham, and of a virgin. The rich identity of Jesus...
Week of December 3-9 Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing Jesus Christ to us through your word, and for the blessings promised to those who hear and obey. Help us to respond in faith this week as we read. Bible in a Year Plan Day 1: Ezekiel 40-41...
I remember when I heard the news that I would be a father. I was sitting in a seminary classroom just before the end of the lecture when I looked out the window and saw Beth driving into the campus parking lot. This was unusual....
