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Rejoicing in God flows from a heart that trust and depend on Him. Such faith acknowledges that God is their strength and is content with his provision in this life. The prophet Habakkuk expressed his total dependence on the sovereign will of God as the foundation of his hope. For historical context of this focus … Read more

There are none righteous outside the redemptive work of Christ. Jesus died for those who discern their unworthiness and desperate need for him. It is the poor in spirit that are more likely to perceive their need for a Savior and depend on God alone (not their own righteousness). Paul taught, “For while we were … Read more

There are few certainties in life.  Health, wealth, jobs, careers, loved ones can be here today and be abruptly taken from us tomorrow (Prv 23:4-5, 1 Pt 1:24). Solomon rightly observed there are seasons set in our lives for many things, by the sovereign and providential will of God…even our time of birth and death … Read more

The devil possessed the power of sin and death. This was due to the fall of our first parents. The Bible teaches (a) his evil spirit(s) is at work in the lives of fallen man (Eph 2:2), and (b) he is actively engaged in keeping mankind blinded from the truth of the Savior and his … Read more

The Kingdom of God is not an earthly dominion or empire that can be readily observed with what human eyes have an affection for in this life. In this focus text, we witness an exchange between Jesus and a scribe as they both agree and identify the “Great Commandment.” In short, it is a life … Read more

Focus Scripture: Psalm 2 God is sovereign and has dominion over the created order, no matter how glorious or out of control the world can become. Through human history, the kingdoms of man have greatly desired autonomy as it relates to our Creator. Simply put, we want God’s stuff (i.e. glory, gold, & goods) in … Read more

Focus Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6 One of the signs of the end times is that false teaching will abound in human society. Jesus taught, “And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray (Mt 24:11).” He further added, “For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as … Read more

Focus Scripture: John 15:1-11 In the passage of scripture, Jesus uses the imagery of a vineyard to describe the interconnection between the Father, Himself, and the Believer. Jesus is the “True” Vine by which we (the branches) must have union with to have life and bear fruit of God. The Father tends to the branches … Read more

Focus Scripture: Psalm 61 The setting to this Psalm written by king David is believed to be during the rebellion of his son, Absalom (2 Sam 15:13-37). David is compelled to flee Jerusalem with most of his household to escape the coup being orchestrated by son. During this journey, David became overwhelmed by grief over … Read more

Focus Scripture: James 2:14-17 In this passage of scripture, James addresses the correlation between faith and works. To be clear, he is not promoting works-based salvation, for our redemption was an effort of God (alone) by which we are justified by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. “For by grace you have been saved … Read more