When God Says "No"

Scott Risley

2 Samuel 7

Just because God says, "No," does not mean you asked for the wrong thing, or God does not love or care for you. Sometimes, God has something better for you. Can you trust Him and wait patiently for what He has for you? If you can, you just might see Him come through in ways you never imagined!

God's Lovingkindness

Conrad Hilario

2 Samuel 9

God's lovingkindness can transform us by inspiring our loyalty, by inspiring grateful trust, and by liberating us from envy. Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, knew that he deserved nothing good from King David, but David lavished him with blessings because he had made a covenant with Jonathan to take care of Jonathan's family when he became king.

A Call to Maturity

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 5:11-6:20

Paul rebukes the Hebrews for their immaturity in the Lord, and instead calls them to repent and put their trust more fully in Christ. He then assures them that God sees their work and is faithful to them.

Everything's Going According to Plan

Ben Foust

Romans 10:1-11:36

Referencing many Old Testament scriptures, Paul explains Israel's place in God's post-Christ plan.

The New Covenant

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 31:31-37

In this section of Jeremiah, God puts forth his plan and desire to one day bring all people into a relationship with him under the new covenant of Christ.

God's Sovereignty

Ben Foust

Romans 9:1-24

Paul mourns for Israel and emphasizes God's sovereign decision to now work through the believers of Christ and not the nation of Israel, because they have rejected the Messiah. \r\n

Getting Ready to Hear God

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 17-20

At this point in their wilderness journey, Moses is instructed to prepare the people to hear Him speak. This story must be interpreted in light of the New Testament. God is still transcendent and powerful. He is also close and gracious. The difference is our relationship is now based on grace and not law.

Jesus Takes on Tradition

Dennis McCallum

Mark 2:18-3:6

Although traditions can be fun (like Christmas traditions) in historic Judaism and Christianity, tradition has too often replaced God's word. This is the "problem of wineskins" that Jesus takes on in Mark 2 and 3.

The Baptism of Jesus

Scott Risley

Mark 1:9-11

Before Jesus begins his long-awaited public ministry he travels to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist. What follows is a fascinating interaction of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Here we learn about the anointing of the Holy Spirit, the Father's delight in the Son, and their implications for the privileges believers enjoy in Christ under the New Covenant.