Genesis 17:1-17:27 | What is the deal with circumcision in the Bible? Why does God tell Abraham to do this? While circumcision doesn't seem like the most relevant topic to our lives, God uses this covenant with Abraham to challenge our own obedience and to see how it is fulfilled in Jesus.

Genesis 17:1-17:27 | The sign of the covenant with Abraham is circumcision because the promise centres around descendants. In circumcision, the foreskin is cut off to save the whole person from being cut off in judgment. On the cross, Jesus was cut off and bore the judgment that we deserved. Abraham's deeply personal, even painful obedience serves as a model of faith for us.

1 Peter 1:3-1:3 | Despite all of our innovation and advancement in industry, science, and technological, there are three universal problems that we are still unable to solve: Sin, Suffering, and Death. The good news of the Christian gospel is all three universal problems are solved at Easter in Jesus!

1 Peter 1:3-1:3 | Despite all of our innovation and advancement in industry, science, and technological, there are three universal problems that we are still unable to solve: Sin, Suffering, and Death. The good news of the Christian gospel is all three universal problems are solved at Easter in Jesus!

1 Peter 1:3-1:3 | In the brokenness, suffering and sin of our society, and in our individual lives, God's great mercy, amazing grace and living hope is such Good News!

Luke 19:41-19:44 | Aware of the rejection and cross that await Him, Jesus nonetheless weeps for Jerusalem. The judgement pronounced on those who reject Christ does not come from a vindictive God but through tears and via the cross.

Luke 19:28-19:40 | In preparation for Passover Jesus makes clear his messiahship and begins to inaugurate the kingdom of God. Jesus makes clear that his reign as king of kings is not of this world, but for the good of all who will believe and follow.

Luke 19:28-19:40 | The Triumphal Entry reveals Jesus first as the messiah, "The King of the Jews"; second, as God, the King of Creation; and Thirdly as King of our Hearts.

Luke 19:28-19:40 | Just as Jesus' disciples helped prepare the way for His greatest work to be accomplished - His atoning sacrifice for our sin upon the cross, there are things that we can do to prepare the way for people to hear about this Good News. How can we best prepare the way for King Jesus?