John addresses real situations his audience faces. Many false prophets shared incorrect information about God. Others claimed to represent God. How can a person know God loves them? John says you can be sure God loves you. God not only demonstrates His love, He reveals the power of His love also. Have you experienced God’s […]
Escape rooms offer interesting insight into human behavior; some people panic while others work methodically through the puzzle. Once the scenario begins, you have a set limit of time to work your way through a series of puzzles that will eventually lead to you leaving the room. What fascinates me is that at the beginning, […]
God did not send a gift card; He sent His presence. Isaiah 7 predicts the arrival of God’s presence, and God’s presence demonstrates His love. God loves you.
Living in a chaotic world presents opportunity. First, we must demonstrate this world is not our home. Second, we prove our hope is not dependent on treaties, accords, or international agreements. We are, after all, strangers and pilgrims heading home. Jesus also lived in a chaotic world. The Roman Empire brought peace at the […]
Make promises to keep them, not break or renegotiate them. While you prepare your heart and mind for Advent, remember the arrival of hope for the future. Hope is located in God’s faithfulness. Listen to His prophets this morning. Not only will you hear of needed hope, you will also find promised and perpetual hope […]
The first lesson Jesus taught was that God honors faith. God honors those that walk and talk faithfully.
Isaiah 9 highlights God’s incredible love for His people. Advent reminds us that God shows magnificent love. Notice three actions prompted by God’s magnificent love.
The fragility of human life creates all too frequent moments when we totter on the brink of ruin. In these moments, Messiah delivers joy to the afflicted. Listen as three voices highlight this message of joy found in Isaiah 61.
Our world desperately needs peace and would trade almost anything to have it. Where can peace be found? What provides lasting peace? Isaiah reminds us God’s Word brings peace. Listen as three voices help us find peace in times of trouble.
We await the day God will set all things right by the hand of His Messiah. What hope is left? Messiah is our only hope. Look at Isaiah’s prayer (Isaiah 64) and notice Messiah is our only hope when hope seems lost.