Continuing the Advent gospel-openings series, this message examines the prologue of John 1, "In the beginning was the Word," exploring the divine, uncreated Word through whom all things were made and the light that shines in the darkness.
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The first Sunday of Advent begins a series on the openings of the four gospels, starting with Mark 1, whose proclamation of John the Baptist is rooted in the comfort prophecy of Isaiah 40 announcing the way of the Lord.
Listen & readA study of Micah 6:6-8, set in the prophet's courtroom-style indictment of Judah, recalling God's faithfulness in delivering Israel and leading toward the famous call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Listen & readAn All Saints Day message on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, framing the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus' second giving of the law and showing how he fulfills Israel's covenant and inaugurates a new kingdom.
Listen & readA Reformation Sunday message on John 8:31-36, where Jesus tells those who believed in him that abiding in his word makes them truly his disciples who will know the truth that sets them free.
Listen & readA study of Genesis 28 and Jacob's dream at Bethel of a ladder reaching to heaven, where God renews the covenant promise given to Abraham and Isaac, after Jacob had deceived his father to obtain the blessing.
Listen & readA sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, Paul's thanksgiving for the Corinthian church, teaching that the reality of Christ is evidenced by believers belonging to and being gifted within the body, sustained by Christ's prerogative as they await his return and the resurrection.
Listen & readA sermon on Luke 14:1-11, where Jesus heals a man with dropsy on the Sabbath at a Pharisee's house out of genuine compassion, then tells the parable of taking the lowest place, teaching humility that flows from knowing the place Christ has prepared for us.
Listen & readA study of Psalm 30, David's song of thanksgiving for God protecting him from his foes, healing him, and rescuing his soul from death, with the assurance that God's anger lasts a moment but his favor a lifetime: weeping endures the night, joy comes in the morning.
Listen & readA sermon on Galatians 5:25-6:10, teaching that Christ sets believers free from the law so that, rather than living by the works of the flesh, they sow to the Spirit and reap its fruit and eternal life.
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