Habbakuk begins his journey of trusting God in difficult times, and its here where we see three facets; lament, humility, and hope. Resources: ESV Study Bible, Chisolom Jr. Handbook of the Prophets, The Minor Prophets, McComiskey, Keller Sermon: "Why does God do nothing?"

Prayer is our response when we understand God’s audacious mission and vision. In utter dependence on Him, prayer is our most powerful action to see the great commission fulfilled.

Christmas is about a King and a Kingdom of immeasurable value that that if you really see it for what it’s worth you’ll give up everything to get that treasure.

Jesus warns the church to prepare for his second coming so that we might be ready!

As we continue in this season in preparation, we see that the way into and the way of the Kingdom is all built around one word, repentance. This story helps us understand our misconceptions about repentance, and shows us how it leads to life.

As we continue in this season of advent in preparation, we see that the Kingdom of God is compared to a party that we do not want to miss! Jesus challenges us to consider three ways of responding that will make us miss the party. Resources: Gospel of Mathew Commentary, Bruner. He told Parables, Kistemaker, "Table Talk" Sermon, Matt Grimsley.

When we receive the radical grace of God, we are to forgive others with the same mercy God has given us.

Jesus deconstructs everything we thought we knew about relating to God.

In this story Jesus speaks of hell. Many of us struggle with the question of how can a loving God send people to hell. This passage helps us to wrestle with this question as we encounter the heart of Christ, the heart of humanity, and the heart of the Gospel. Resources: Bock, "Commentary on Luke", "Reason for God", Keller, "Confronting Christianity" McLaughlin

Matt 13:31-33. Be encouraged! your little gospel living and little gospel telling may seem small now, but in the end it will be apart of nourishing and providing rest for the world. esources: Gospel of Matthew Commentary, Bruner. He Told Parables, Kistemaker. "The Confidence of the Saints" Sermon, Matt Grimsley.