We all come to Jesus with different expectations. Some seek a comforting friend, others a wise teacher, and still others hope for a powerful defender. But what happens when Jesus doesn’t match our expectations? Why Did Jesus Come to Earth? Jesus came with several clear purposes: To serve and give His life as a ransom…
God has created us to do good works. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 The closer we get to God, the more we resonate with this original design. We become the hands and feet of Jesus…
The Abrahamic Covenant is God’s promise to Abraham that consisted of seven specific assurances (see below.) It is a significant moment in the book of Genesis that begins the unfolding of God’s plan for the redemption of the world. Context of the Covenant At the end of the events at Babel, where God confuses the…
What does an authentic relationship with God look like? I think we all really need to catch this one. Authenticity is important. I want to know that I am really following God and that I am really trying to do His will, seeking after Him in all things. So many voices out there are trying…
The Context – Psalm 22 The bulls of Bashan has been an interesting and much discussed topic. It is a phrase is found in the rich text of Psalm 22: Many bulls have surrounded me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me. They open wide their mouth at me, As a ravening and a roaring…
We all carry with us at all times an incredibly dangerous weapon. This small thing has built nations and torn down empires. It is used in careful manipulating ways and also used casually without much thought. This small thing is our mouth. The words we use can be incredibly influential or our mouths can get…