John 15:26-16:15 --

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure, and gives them the assurance of a helper coming. This helper, God himself, will testify the truth of Jesus, and how salvation is found in Him.

John 3:1-21 --

Jesus speaks to a Pharisee named Nicodemus. While Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus was sent by God, Jesus challenges Nicodemus to recognize the reality of God's plan of redemption.

Joel 2:28-32 --

The prophet Joel prophesies of a day when the Spirit of God will be poured out to all who call on the name of the Lord. On this day, God comes as judge, who will make the world right once again. This calls for genuine heart change that goes beyond surface level actions.

Matthew 28:1-20 --

When three women approach Jesus' tomb, they found that the tomb was empty. As they shared the good news with the disciples, there were mixed responses until Jesus reveals himself to them. In this encounter, Jesus sends them outward to share the good news of Christ's resurrection.

Matthew 21:1-17 --

Jesus enters into Jerusalem riding on a young colt, fulfilling scripture of the coming messiah. The crowds that followed Jesus anticipated a great political feat, but Jesus pushes against their assumptions as the suffering servant, who cleanses God's dwelling place from all injustice and impurities.

Matthew 13:1-23 --

Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus often taught through parables. In this parable, Jesus gives us a picture of how the good word of God can reap fruit thirty-fold, sixty-fold, and a hundred-fold. Ultimately, the incarnate word of God himself died on the cross to accomplish this feat.

Matthew 4:1-25 --

Jesus begins his ministry with the trial in the wilderness. As Satan seeks to tempt Jesus, he remains faithful. As Jesus then proclaims the coming kingdom, he does so as a king who understands his people and offers true hope.

2 Kings 7:1-20 --

Elisha gives words of hope to Israel's king, promising victory over Syria as seen through the abundance of food and resources. In disbelief, the captain mocks God and gives words of doubt. Yet God still works and provides for His people, bringing victory over Syria.

2 Kings 6:8-23 --

As Israel wages war against Syria, God tells Elisha all of Syria's plans and strategies. In an attempt to stop Elisha from sharing their plans, the Syrian army tries to capture Elisha, but to no avail. God protects his people through angels and chariots of fire.

2 Kings 5:1-19a --

Namaan, an enemy of God's people, sought healing from the prophet Elisha. Though he approached God with power, authority, and money, Namaan was humbled, and came to know the LORD as the true and living God.