Seeing With Enlightened Hearts
June 1, 2025
When the Spirit Opens the Way
May 25, 2025
The Spirit opens the way The Gospel crosses culture The Lord opens a hearts Reflection Questions: How does the Spirit’s redirection in verses 6-7 challenge common assumptions that “open doors” are always easy or comfortable? What role does communal discernment play in verse 10 (“we concluded that God had called us…”)? How does this inform… Read More »
Searching for the Will of God
May 4, 2025
God’s covenant lawsuit The people’s misguided response God’s covenant ethic Reflection Questions: Micah 6:1-8 contains some of the most well-known verses in Old Testament prophecy. Read Micah in its entirety. How does this message fit within the context of Micah? “Why does God remind the people of the Balaam story (Micah 6:5)? How does this… Read More »
This is the Gospel: Our Participation in the Gospel
April 27, 2025
To be found in Christ is to be formed by Christ To know Christ is to share in his sufferings and resurrection To press on in Christ is to pursue maturity together Reflection Questions: Philippians 3:7-9 speaks of being “found in Christ” rather than in one’s own accomplishments or identity markers. In what ways have… Read More »
This is the Gospel: The Victory of the Risen Christ
April 20, 2025
The resurrection confirms the Cross The resurrection declares death defeated The resurrection is the for our life now Reflection Questions: In what ways does the resurrection serve as God’s confirmation of Christ’s identity and mission? If Jesus had not been raised, how would that affect the meaning of the cross and your faith? What does… Read More »
This is the Gospel: The Cross and Christ’s Victory
April 13, 2025
The cross reveals the wisdom of God’s The cross reveals the triumph of the true King The cross reveals the victory that sets us free Reflection Questions: How does the cross of Christ redefine what it means to be wise, successful, or powerful? In what ways do you see the values of God’s kingdom demonstrated… Read More »
This is the Gospel: Our Need for the Messiah
April 6, 2025
The human condition: Estranged from Glory The Divine Promise: Hope Spoken into Ruin The fulfillment in Christ: The Radiance and Redemption Reflection Questions: How does the narrative of the Fall in Genesis 3 help us understand not only human failure but also the longing for restoration that follows? Paul describes righteousness as a gift given… Read More »
The Sin of Judgmentalism
March 30, 2025
Clarifying the call to discern, not to condemn Confronting critical spirits that divide the body Judgmentalism creates a culture of shame Judgmentalism divides the body of Christ Judgmentalism distorts the character of God Cultivating Christlike compassion Examine your heart regularly Remember your own need for grace Respond to others with humility and compassion Reflection Questions:… Read More »
The Sin of Materialism
March 23, 2025
The subtle of idolatry comfort, security, and status Comfort as an idol Security as an idol Status as an idol The call to invest in eternal treasures Generosity, Stewardship, and Contentment Generosity breaks the grip of greed Stewardship reorients our perspective Contentment anchors our hearts in Christ Reflection Questions: In what ways do modern societies… Read More »
The Sin of Pride
March 16, 2025
Identifying the types of pride Destructive forms of pride Moral self-righteousness Theological arrogance Self-congratulatory arrogance Defiant Individualism Healthy pride vs destructive pride The remedy to pride: Cultivating humility Recognize our dependence on God Practicing gratitude instead of self-promotion Embrace a servant’s heart Submitting to God and seeking accountability Reflection Questions: Have you ever compared… Read More »
