The penultimate week of the chronological Bible series follows Paul to the end of his life in Acts 28, under house arrest in Rome, where he gathers the local Jewish leaders and testifies to the kingdom of God and Jesus from the law of Moses and the prophets.
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Nearing the end of the chronological Bible series, this message moves into Paul's letters, focusing on 1 Corinthians 15 and his teaching on the resurrection body and victory over death, dwelling on his call to be steadfast and immovable, knowing labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Listen & readAfter Easter, the chronological Bible series continues into the book of Acts, focusing on Acts 11 and how the early Jerusalem church, which had held everything in common, was scattered by the persecution that began with the stoning of Stephen, spreading the gospel as far as Antioch.
Listen & readThis Easter message, timed to land on the resurrection chapter of the chronological Bible series, focuses on Matthew 28 and the women coming to the tomb, recounting the details of Jesus' crucifixion and burial and inviting hearers to receive the resurrection as good news.
Listen & readAs the chronological Bible series approaches Easter, this Palm Sunday message focuses on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem in Luke 19, where he accepts the crowd's praise and declares that even the stones would cry out, reflecting on the fickleness of the hearts that cheer him and soon abandon him.
Listen & readBuilding toward Easter in the chronological Bible series, this message examines the teachings of Jesus through the three parables of Luke 15 (the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son), emphasizing that Jesus taught in parables to drive people to action and a way of living rather than mere belief.
Listen & readA guest speaker continues the chronological Bible series through the first two-thirds of Jesus' ministry, focusing on John 4 and Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting the theme of God in Christ coming into the mess to meet people.
Listen & readThe chronological Bible series crosses into the New Testament with the birth of Jesus, focusing on John 1 and "the Word became flesh" and on Luke 1's account of Gabriel announcing Jesus' birth to Mary, reflecting on the incarnation as an act only God could accomplish.
Listen & readNearing the end of the Old Testament in the chronological Bible series, this message tells the story of Esther and the Jews who remained in Persia under King Xerxes, set against the broader account of the return from exile and God's continued offer of protection to his people.
Listen & readThe chronological Bible series turns to the return from exile, focusing on Ezra 1, where God stirs King Cyrus of Persia to send the exiles back to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, with reflection on the surprising fact that not all the Israelites chose to return.
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