Matthew 6:14–15 Every one of us has been wronged. Sometimes it’s a small slight we shrug off, but other times it’s a wound that cuts so deeply we struggle to let it go. Jesus addressed this head-on when He said in Matthew 6:14–15 that forgiveness is not optional. Our forgiveness of others is linked to…

Hebrews 11:32–40 We have been going verse by verse through Hebrews, and recently what is often called the “Hall of Faith.” This is where the writer showcases lives that trusted God against all odds. Up to this point, the author has walked us through individual heroes in detail—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham,…

Luke 9:23-27 Jesus has just fed 5,000 men and asked His disciples Whom say ye that I am? And He had just revealed to them that he would need to be put to death and raised the third day. Now really these verses truly are a part of this conversation. Jesus revealed to His disciples that there is a cost…

Hebrews 11:31 Joshua 2:1-21 As we continue our study in Hebrews 11 , we come tonight to one of the most surprising names in the entire chapter. We’ve read about Abel, who offered a more excellent sacrifice. We’ve considered Noah, who built an ark and saved his family. We’ve looked at Abraham, Sarah,…

Luke 9:10-22 In 1930, a British missionary named William Burns was traveling through China, sharing the gospel village by village. One day, a group of men stopped him and demanded to know why he had come so far from home. When Burns began to speak about Jesus, they interrupted him and asked, “But who…

Ephesians 2:8-9 Today we begin a brand-new series entitled “The Grace of God.” Over the next several weeks, we will journey through Scripture to see how God’s grace saves us, sustains us, enables us to forgive, meets our every need, and helps us finish well. This is more than just a theological study;…