Psalm 122

Romans 8:12-17 Summary: The theme of the message is rooted in Paul’s appeal to the Roman church to see that the new community in Christ is evidence of God’s faithfulness to old promises. Rather than longing for the old ways, we should enter into the new wilderness exodus with the trust that God is doing […]

Genesis 16

Psalm 19

Psalm 19

Isaiah 42:1-20   The suffering servant of Isaiah is often seen and spoken of as a vision of the coming messiah. But the Old Testament suffering servant was supposed to be Israel, God’s people. How does Isaiah 42 help us consider God’s call upon his people to be servants of justice without power or prestige?

Mark 10:17-31 At Christmas, we rightly celebrate the gift of Jesus with joy and thanksgiving. Yet it’s worth noting how many in Jesus’ day did not receive him with joy and thanksgiving. As John noted in his gospel, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him” (John 1:11). […]