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This song pictures the world as “weary,” pining away for ages in “sin and error.” Until finally, the long night is broken by a “new and glorious morn.” As the day begins to break, and shed light on the world, the weary world rejoices with a “thrill of hope.” When we consider the Gospel, is our heart filled […]

This song is so rich in biblical imagery. It is a song of Israel’s longing and anticipation, waiting for Emmanuel, the Rod of Jesse, the Day-Spring, the Key of David, and the Lord of might. The one who would ransom captive Israel, free them from Satan’s tyranny, disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and close the path to […]

On Wednesday evenings, we have talked a lot about navigating difficult issues and culture influences as Christians. We have spent a significant amount of time talking about love, unity, understanding, and patience. But it’s important to also recognize the need for discipline, the need to hold people accountable to a certain standard. So, in this […]

God’s people have always been shaped by “remembrance.” When we remember what he has done in the past, we are emboldened to trust in the present and the future. This is one thing that should motivate our Bible study, not just knowing facts or rules, but knowing who God is and what he has done. We should study […]

One of the most important words, and character traits of God, in the Hebrew Bible is “hesed.” Though there is no exact equivalent word in English, it means God is faithful, benevolent, and kind to his people. God’s “hesed” should not only fill our hearts with gladness and joy, it should shape our theology. It should shape the […]

In our divided and polarized world, the church’s love for one another, for our neighbors, and even for our enemies is incredibly important. But what does love really look like? Are we really loving people? Using 1 Corinthians 13, Wes McAdams encourages us to examine ourselves to see whether or not we are actually loving […]

Thanksgiving inoculates our hearts against doubt. The people of the wilderness generation doubted God, they “went astray in their hearts” because they failed to truly reflect on all the works they had seen God do on their behalf. If we continually “sing to the Lord” and “come into his presence with thanksgiving,” we will be able to enter […]

Wes McAdams takes a break from the regularly scheduled lessons to talk about living at peace, respecting overseers, admonishing the idle, encouraging the fainthearted, helping the weak, being patient with everyone, and doing good anytime we have the opportunity to do so. To navigate our current circumstances, we must embrace Paul’s words to the church […]

The fact that God has brought down evildoers, and exalted the righteous, in the past is evidence he will do so in the future. So, we look back to every example of God’s uprightness—Noah, Abraham, David, Daniel—and give thanks. In giving thanks for who God has proven himself to be, we have confidence about our present and […]

Over the next few weeks, in our Current Events series, Wes will be discussing sexuality from a Christian perspective. How does Jesus teach his people to guard and exercise their sexuality? In this introductory lesson, Wes McAdams and Wayne Roberts discuss the following questions: 1. Followers of Jesus should have a very different perception of […]

Whether it be the politics, pandemic, or protests, this year has given us plenty of moments to say, “In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.” The Psalms teach us to give thanks for the rescuing God has done in the past, so we can have confidence for the […]

In this final discussion on race and unity, Wes McAdams and Aaron Appleby discuss these questions: 1. What are some of the (positive and/or negative) experiences you’ve had that have helped shape your perspective on race relations in the church? 2. How, in your opinion, does a Christian call for unity differ from the world’s […]

When Ahab and Jezebel ruled over Israel and the land was plagued with drought, there were some, like Elijah, who bravely spoke truth to power. There were some, like Obadiah, who worked quietly behind the scenes. There were others, like 100 prophets, who simply hid in a cave. During challenging times, we all need to […]

For the last few weeks we have been discussing how we deal with racial strife and tensions that exist both in the world and even in the church. One of the problems is that these conversations themselves sometimes lead to less unity instead of greater unity. Rather than listening to one another, we end up […]

The idea of Sabbath, taking one full day out of seven to rest, must have seemed absurd in the ancient world. And it may still be seen as absurd today. Some of us spend so much time working that we’ve convinced ourselves the world would fall apart if we slowed down; and some of us play so hard […]

They say time heals all wounds, but I don’t believe that. Wounds need to be treated, not ignored. When a wound is ignored and left untreated, it festers over time. Sin harms individuals, families, communities, and whole nations. Over time, the wounds caused by sin can continue to affect future generations. As one example, slavery […]

Perhaps contrary to popular opinion, work was not a result of the Fall. Adam was originally tasked with work in the Garden of Eden before he ate the fruit. Humans are designed and destined to work. While work can certainly be done in a spiritually and emotionally unhealthy way, it should not be seen as a “necessary evil,” […]

Antwan Brown, from the Azalea Dr. Church of Christ in Charleston, South Carolina, joins Wes McAdams tonight to discuss these questions: 1. Does the Bible teach that there is really only one race, the human race? And if so, does that mean we should stop talking about racial problems? 2. As it pertains to the […]

David Foster Wallace once said, “There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody  worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.” When we do not intentionally make time in our week to worship God, we inevitably spend our week worshiping other things. Worshiping God puts everything into perspective. Something this important deserves more […]

In this episode of our “Current Events” series, Wes McAdams visits with Tennessee State Representative John DeBerry about how we strive for the causes we believe in with love and without compromise. Our text for this episode is from Ephesians 6, which teaches us who we are fighting and how we are to be fighting.

Peter wants his audience to understand that their old life doesn’t make sense in their new context. In fact, once you come to know Jesus, it’s hard to believe you used to live the life you once lived. But when you’re in the midst of that old life, it’s the only thing you know. Chances are, there are […]

In tonight’s “Current Events” discussion, Wes McAdams visits with Shelton Gibbs IV, Judge Elect from Kaufman County, Texas. They discuss how, as Christians, we should strive to make peace in our divided and polarized world.

Paul encourages the Ephesian Christians to remember who they had been, how they had been transformed by Christ, and how they had been enlightened by the truth. Because of their transformation and their new identity, it would no longer make sense to live as they used to live when they were Gentiles. Look to the future and ask […]

Over the last few weeks we’ve discussed faith and politics. Specifically, how Christians are exiles and sojourners in this country (or any country). We’ve talked about how we need to avoid becoming detached and becoming entangled. It’s impossible to talk about politics without talking about citizenship, government, authority, obedience, and submission. Whether we’re talking about […]