John’s first letter contains the word “love” over 30 times. Though we have seen it before, John tells his readers how they can know that their love is true; it will follow Christ’s sacrificial example, it will lead to compassionate action, and it will produce godly results. /// Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: October 14th, 2018 | Running Time: 54:56

The Lord’s Supper reminds us of things past, present, and future. We look back at the sacrifice Jesus made for us; we are reminded of His continuing work within the church; and we anticipate His return, when all the meaning behind the memorial will be fulfilled. /// Scripture: Luke 22:7-20 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: October 7th, 2018 | Running Time: 37:44

After writing some pretty difficult things to his readers, John reminds them that they have received the power to live out what he (and God) has prescribed. We have a present relationship with God, look forward to a future promise of even greater fulfilment, and an ongoing call to live a godly life. /// Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: September 30th, 2018 | Running Time: 41:31

John continues his letter with some criteria to determine whether our walk with God is genuine. It can be difficult to consider, but John’s purpose was to make sure we can know that we are in Christ. The primary difference between a self-centered life and a Christ-centered life is how we obey His command of love. /// Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: September 23rd, 2018 | Running Time: 42:04

After encouraging his readers to not deny that, though they were followers of Christ, they still did sin, John clearly expressed the reason for his letter - that they would not sin. Realizing that they (and we) are still likely to sin, though, he tells them that Jesus is both our advocate before the Father, and an effective atoning sacrifice for our sins. /// Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: September 16th, 2018 | Running Time: 37:15

John follows up his introduction in his letter to his “little children” (which, sadly, did not get recorded last week, due to a lightning strike hitting our sound board) by giving them clear instruction to “walk in the light.” Walking in the light involves acknowledging the character of God, living as those whom He has changed, and opening facing our sin. /// Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: September 9th, 2018 | Running Time: 42:32

Biblical scholars debate whether the “Valley of Baca” is a literal or figurative place, but they agree on what it represents - a dry, arid desert where people are desparate for refreshing. The author of today’s psalm praises God for bringing refreshing in this desparate place. /// Scripture: Psalm 84 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: August 26th, 2018 | Running Time: 38:39

God want hearts that honor Him, but true worship goes well beyond that. Truly magnifying the Lord also affects our lips, hands, and eyes. /// Scripture: Psalm 34 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: August 19th, 2018 | Running Time: 53:37

God’s works give us ample reason to praise Him. Today’s psalm points out several: how He gives us compassion, how He rules as King, and how He provides us with the provision we need. /// Scripture: Psalm 145 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: August 12th, 2018 | Running Time: 39:23

Grace is the theme woven through the images used in the Lord’s Supper. This grace has led to the possibility of a restored relationship with God, which we celebrate in a personal yet communal way. /// Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: August 5th, 2018 | Running Time: 36:49