The story of the prodigal son is not just about one brother. It's about how both brothers were lost, and grace was extended to both of them by the Father.

The story of the prodigal son is not just about one brother. It's about how both brothers were lost, and grace was extended to both of them by the Father.

The opening verse of Luke 15 would have been scandalous in Jesus’ world. “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.” In Jesus’ day there were those that were considered ‘clean’ and those that were pronounced as ‘unclean.’

The 1st-century world was a stratified system where every person on every rung knew their place in that society. Jesus comes along and redefines what purity and holiness look like. He presents a holiness that engages with society instead of one of social exclusion. We, as his followers, should do the same.

Tim Curtis reminds us today that Paul, who was in prison, said he was sending Tychicus to Ephesus with the express purpose of encouraging them. And through this passage we get a picture of how we should behave as Christians as well.

Today Greg Dowell speaks about tapping into God's power by putting on the whole armor of God.

Today Tim Curtis speaks about submission as a Christian attribute and explores the connection Paul makes with reverence for Christ.

Today Paul Partlow speaks about opening our eyes to a life lived in The Spirit.

Today Tim Curtis interviews Dr. David Griffin from First Baptist in Georgetown about the ramifications of sexual sin, specifically pornography.

In this section Paul begins in earnest to describe the life worthy of the gospel by making a contrast between the old life and the new. Satan tries to make us think the old life is better. The cross pulls us in the other direction.

Today Paul Partlow speaks to us about how to live in unity as a church what binds us together.