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Matthew 28 Vs 6 invites us to "Come And See". We have been invited to examine Christ's life, death and resurrection.

Hebrews 1:3 helps us to further understand the definition of faith. It is the Word of God that causes us to see invisible realities. As we read God’s Word each day, we must learn to walk out its principles, stand on its truths, and rest in its promises.

Hebrews 11 defines faith and exemplifies faith. It’s also a summary of OT events, as seen through the lens of faith. The first verse defines faith as the foundation of our hope, and the evidence of unseen realities.

The words of Hebrews 10:32-39 teach us how to have enduring faith. The author reminds us to look back at how God has worked in our past, to look up at our high calling, and to look ahead towards the promise of his coming, and our better and enduring possession.

In Hebrews 10:26-31 we receive the fourth and possibly most severe of the five warning passages found in this letter. It clearly speaks of God’s terrifying future judgement on those who willfully sin (deliberately and continually) once they have received the knowledge of the truth. Charles Spurgeon said, “Think lightly of hell and you will think lightly of the cross.” Let's carefully take to heart...

In Hebrews 10:19-25 we are challenged to respond to the great spiritual truths that have been laid down in the previous chapters. Our response must be to draw near to God in faith, to hold fast to our confession in hope, and to consider each other in love. Faith, hope and love!

Hebrews 10:1-18 concludes what the author has been saying in the first 9 chapters. He does this by contrasting the shadow with the reality, and then the author reminds us of the temporary nature of the old covenant sacrifices along with the once and for all completed work of Jesus on the cross.

Hebrews 9:15-27 teaches us about the need for blood sacrifice in both the old and new covenant. However, the author clearly shows the superior sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose cleaning blood retroactively covered the sins of the old testament saints, and proactively covers the sins of all those who have put their trust in Him. He also shows us that Jesus has enacted his will by his death, and now...

Hebrews 9:1-14 shows us how the Old Covenant Tabernacle and sacrifices fell short of dealing with sin and guilt. Even the day of atonement was like a car wash at the end of a mud road. They looked forward to Jesus in the heavenly tabernacle with his eternal sacrifice. We have now been washed clean by our High Priest and mediator Jesus Christ so that we can serve the Living God!

In this doxology (word of praise), God is referred to as eternal and only wise. Paul uses these attributes in light of the Gospel message he has just presented to the church in Rome. Because God is eternal, we cannot hide from him. Because God is eternal, his promises are forever. Because God is only wise, we can trust His plans completely These are the scriptures referenced or alluded to in this...

How should Paul finish his letter to the Romans? Paul takes the pen in his hand to complete this letter with a doxology (a word of praise). The goal of theology should always be doxology. In this doxology, Paul shows us that God can establish us.

“I want to see you experts in good, and not even beginners in evil.” J.B.Phillips God has called us to a life of obedience in which we grow in the truth as we follow Jesus, guided by his Word and empowered by his Spirit. Regarding evil, we are not even beginners. We do this with the anticipation of Christ’s return, and the crushing of Satan’s head.

When you come to a section of Scripture like Romans 16 with its long list of names, it’s good to keep in mind Paul’s words to Timothy “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We should still be praying Psalm 119 as we read t...

This passage allows us to see in Paul's life, an example of a living sacrifice, a life that has been offered to God.

Throughout Paul’s life, we can see that he trusted God for wisdom, power, and grace. This gave him reason to boast in Christ Jesus, and to find no confidence in his flesh.

The Apostle Peter teaches us in 1 Peter 2:1-3 that God’s word is pure and nourishing. Our desire for the pure milk of God’s Word is directly related to taking out the trash in our lives, and dwelling on the kindness of the Lord.

Charles Spurgeon said, “A Bible which is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t”. Have you made a plan to read scripture every day for 2020?

The Apostle John tells us at the beginning of his first epistle what the incarnation means to the world, and it is good news!

Mary's song came from a life saturated in the scriptures. Let's follow her example by reading, meditating on, and praying the scriptures.

The Apostle Paul says to us “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1). We are encouraged to imitate Paul’s humility, consistency, and intentionality as shown in his mission to the Gentiles (nations).

Message from Wesley DeVries on November 17, 2019

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

In these verses, Paul shows us how to love people who we may consider strange or difficult. He reminds the Jews that Jesus came as a servant to make solid on the promises. And he reminds the Gentiles that their inclusion in the family of God is sheer mercy. Truth for the Jews and mercy for the Gentiles. It is important to remember that when we live in harmony, God is glorified.

Christian hope is not cheap, nor is it the delusional expectation of the impossible. Christian hope is not an immature hope that is optimistic because it does not see the difficulties or obstacles. Rather Christian hope looks trials and difficulties full in the face, and yet it does not despair because it believes in God. In this passage, Paul tells us how we can have this hope, an anchor for the...

In these three verses, Paul summarizes his teaching regarding the practice or the suppression of our Christian liberties for the sake of our fellow believers. He sets before us Jesus, who is both the model and motive in foregoing our liberties for the Glory of God and the growth of His church. Keeping Jesus before us will result in a lifestyle of gratitude, humility and self-sacrifice.