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With the simple words ‘Let there be,’ God speaks light and life into existence. As we listen to the opening of Scripture, we’re invited to consider how we approach God’s Word—what assumptions we bring with us, and whether we’re willing to let God’s voice shape how we understand creation, time, and truth itself.

Genesis shows us that everything begins with God—created by His word, sustained by His power, and designed with purpose. Understanding our origin shapes how we see God, the world, and our place within it.

In the beginning, God reveals who He is, who we are, and why the world is the way it is. What is established in these opening chapters shapes the rest of Scripture and provides a firm foundation for a strong, enduring faith. The foundation determines the life that is built on it.

Before creation began, God already existed in the fullness of eternity, inhabiting a realm untouched by time. Scripture shows that eternal life isn't merely endless days - it's knowing the God who is forever present in every moment. Through Jesus, we are invited into eternity with The Father. But eternity isn't the whole story; God's glory is the reason anything exists at all. The Bible declares that all creation was formed to display His glory. This week we lift our eyes to the Eternal, Glorious God who spoke the universe into being.

The New Year holiday is often a time of reflection, resolution and change. The Apostles, after Jesus' death and resurrection, their life and beliefs as they'd known for generations, for centuries, was upended, overturned; everything changed. Jesus' life, death and resurrection changed the way they lived. It changed the way they worshipped. It changed the way they viewed authority. It changed all aspects of their lives. Is it changing yours?

The role of the priest was to connect mankind to God, but no matter how faithful or diligent, the chasm between a holy God and sinful humanity could never be fully bridged. With the birth of Jesus, however, the long-awaited Messiah had come—not merely as a teacher or prophet, but as the divine High Priest who perfectly mediates between God and us. He is fully God, our intercessor, and the one who restores our relationship with the Father.

Myrrh would have been the last gift anyone expected to bring to a newborn at a birthday celebration, yet it reveals the heart of Jesus’ mission as Savior. This Spirit-inspired gift points to His humanity and His willingness to live as a servant, even knowing He would ultimately face death on our behalf. Foreshadows the cross, reminding us from the very beginning that Jesus came to redeem a fallen world through humble obedience and sacrificial love.

The apostles were beaten and ordered to stop speaking in Jesus’ name—but they rejoiced and continued preaching. Intimidation and opposition cannot stop the gospel, just as underground churches around the world continue to worship and evangelize despite threats of death. Today, the pressure to remain silent is rising, even in America, but bold witness prepares us for greater trials. This week, we’ll explore how joy, perseverance, and courage make our testimony powerful, and challenge each member to intentionally share Christ.

In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced a fiery trial for their faith, yet God was with them in the fire. Faithful witness often comes with a cost—loss of comfort, career, or approval—but silence comes at an even greater price. Today, Christians may face lawsuits, job loss, or tension in relationships for standing on God’s truth. This week, we’ll explore how to count the cost and choose conviction over comfort, taking practical steps to speak boldly for Christ, even when it’s hard.