God’s actions are a result of His attributes. After revealing in crystal clear form exactly who He is, God is now going to reveal to Moses exactly what He will do in Egypt. By perfectly laying out the details of the upcoming Exodus, God shows

God Reveals His Name | Exodus 3:11-15

17 days ago

A lot of meaning is bound up in a name. As God commands Moses to go to Egypt to deliver His people, Moses responds by first asking, “Who am I?” and then asking, “Who is God?” By asking the name of God, Moses asks for God to intimately reveal t

God in the Burning Bush | Exodus 3:1-10

24 days ago

Who do you believe God is? In the burning bush, God reveals Himself in a way never before seen since the Garden of Eden. By appearing to Moses, God reveals His plan of salvation for the Israelites by first revealing Himself. In doing so, God s

God Hears Israel’s Cries | Exodus 2:23-25

Apr 7th, 2024

After four hundred years of Israel’s suffering, slavery, and genocide in Egypt, and after Moses’ exile in Midian, the story pauses to reflect on Israel’s suffering as they cry out to God. Despite all circumstances, God hears their cries, and r

Moses Flees to Midian | Exodus 2:11-22

Mar 31st, 2024

Three times Moses tries to save people. Three times in ends in disappointment. In a world of suffering, everyone wants to be rescued. But like Moses, the world tries in vain to do what only God can do: save people. Join us and find out how Mos

The Birth of Moses | Exodus 2:1-10

Mar 24th, 2024

Is God working even when He is not seen? In Exodus 2:1-10, God is never mentioned, yet in every detail, God is mightily working to bring about His mercy to His people. By studying the birth of Moses, find out how God manifests His might in all

Pharaoh Oppresses the Israelites| Exodus 1:8-22

Mar 17th, 2024

Who do you fear more? God? Or other humans? Out of an ungodly fear of man, Pharaoh persecutes the Israelites because of their increase in numbers, and attempts to recruit Hebrew midwives to kill the Israelite newborns. But the Hebrew midwives

God's People Multiply | Exodus 1:1-7

Mar 10th, 2024

Exodus continues the story of God's people, the Israelites, and the Lord's fulfillment of His covenant to Abraham. Exodus begins with a reference to how God multiplied the sons of Jacob and protected them in Egypt. In doing so, He reveals Hos

Paul’s Farewell to Philemon | Philemon 23-25

Mar 3rd, 2024

As Paul ends his letter to Philemon, he speaks not only to the individual, but to the entire church meeting in Philemon’s house. He bids farewell by mentioning names that represent the themes of Paul’s letter, namely, the need for one’s new id

Paul Pleads for Onesimus | Philemon 15-22

Feb 25th, 2024

Paul instructs Philemon on how, as a child of God, he should receive his runaway slave, Onesimus. By commanding Philemon to receive Onesimus as more than a slave, but as a brother, forgiving his debts, and graciously accepting him into his hom

Paul Exhorts Philemon | Philemon 8-14

Feb 18th, 2024

Instead of commanding Philemon, Paul instead chooses to humbly encourage Philemon to allow Onesimus to work with Paul in ministry. In doing so, Paul provides a model for how Christians should regard themselves and others in light of their new

From God, For God | Philemon 4-7

Feb 11th, 2024

This week in the study of Philemon, we walk through verses 4-7 and discuss how all that we do is not just in response to what God has done for us, but in reverence for God.

Paul’s Greeting to Philemon | Philemon 1-3

Feb 4th, 2024

In a compassion letter to the Colossians, Paul sends a short letter with Onesimus to Philemon, a Colossians who hosts a church at his home, and also the slave owner of Onesimus. In this extraordinary letter, discover how Paul calls the church

Paul’s Farewell to the Colossians | Colossians 4:7-18

Jan 28th, 2024

Paul ends his letter, not by focusing on himself, but by focusing on those working with him for the sake of the Gospel, and those at Colossae who share that same purpose. In doing so, Paul pulls the curtain to reveal the work of the early chur

Is Church for Christians or Non-Christians? | Colossians 4:2-6

Jan 21st, 2024

As Paul concludes his letter, he ends with final exhortations focused on one theme: advancing the Gospel. Paul calls to Colossians to be watchful in prayer, especially praying that God will provide opportunities for His Word to be shared. Paul

Slaves Obey Your Masters | Colossians 3:22-4:1

Jan 14th, 2024

In a world of slavery in the ancient Roman Empire, as many as 30% of the population were slaves, including in Colossae. Without ever endorsing the institution of slavery, Paul instructs both slaves and masters to honor God by seeing themselves

Children Obey Your Parents | Colossians 3:20-21

Jan 7th, 2024

Parenting is a form of worship. That’s what the Apostle Paul tells the Colossians in his letter to them. After commanding Christians in Col. 3:17 to “do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” he gives specific examples of how to do that wit

A New Year Abiding in Christ | John 15:4-5

Dec 31st, 2023

Jesus commands His followers to abide in Him. But what does it practically mean to abide in Christ? As the New Year begins, join Pastor Stephen in looking at what Scripture says about how a follower of Christ can abide in Him in the upcoming y

The Biblical Story of Jesus | Luke 1:31-33

Dec 24th, 2023

Jesus said that all of Scripture speaks concerning Him (Lk. 24:27). Paul said that the Old Testament is our guardian is to lead us to Christ (Gal. 3:24). As Pastor Stephen concludes his series on the Nativity, discover what all of Scripture ha

The Biblical Story of Mary | Luke 1:26-38

Dec 17th, 2023

Mary is an inescapable character in the story of Christmas and a controversial religious figure. Instead of ignoring her, Christians should look to the Bible to discover the remarkable role Mary plays in fulfilling a plan of redemption that Go

The Biblical Story of the Magi | Matt. 2:1-12

Dec 10th, 2023

The Magi are a classic feature of every Nativity set. But although they are typically seen as just another prop to a biblical story, their coming and adoration of the child Christ as King holds huge implications, not just for biblical prophecy

The Biblical Story of Shepherds | Lk. 2:8-21

Dec 3rd, 2023

Luke chapter 2 is traditionally called the “Nativity” because it reveals the origins of how Christ came to Earth. But the details surrounding His birth—the shepherds, the wise men, Bethlehem—all represent a fulfillment and allusion to biblical

The Biblical Story of Bethlehem | Lk. 2:1-7

Nov 26th, 2023

The word “nativity” means “place of origin.” Many people celebrate Christmas with a Nativity set, but few recognize the biblical origins of each element of the events leading to the birth of Christ. All the details of Christ’s birth are more t

Husbands Love Your Wives | Colossians 3:19

Nov 19th, 2023

Paul gives specific examples of ways in which Christians should do everything in word and deed in the name of Jesus as Lord. After calling wives to submit to their husbands, Paul continues by calling on husbands to love their wives, specifical