RG AUDIO 092417   Psalm 143:1-12 As a boy, I traveled with my family across the United States. We saw the construction of the interstate highway system; from time to time, we saw the great dynamite blasts that leveled the land for the roadways, allowing traffic to move freely across the Great Plains and over […]

RG AUDIO 092317   Ephesians 1:1-14 Ephesians 1 declares that God decided before creation that humanity would be “predestined . . . for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ” (v. 5). By God’s gift of grace (v. 7), these adopted children have received redemption through the death of Jesus Christ. Further, they have been “marked […]

RG AUDIO 092217   Galatians 5:1-12 Paul’s world was teeming with pagan gods and goddesses, and with religious systems intended to aid individuals in their desire to manipulate the heavy hand of Fate. Whether by magic or luck, they dreamed of controlling their destiny. Our far more secular world uses power, money, influence, and reason […]

RG AUDIO 092117   Galatians 3:23—4:7 Galatians 3:23–4:7 provides insight on the doctrine of the Trinity that developed during the fourth century. In anticipation of this doctrine, Paul declared that God is Father of all who have faith in Christ and have been baptized into His Son and clothed themselves with Christ (3:27). In addition, […]

RG AUDIO 092017   Galatians 3:1-14 The best parent faces a major challenge when a child cries out, “But you promised!” A promise fulfilled is an expression of the integrity of one’s character. Can a child believe that a parent will fulfill the promise that now shapes the future of their relationship? Paul reminded the […]

RG AUDIO 091917   1 Corinthians 2:6-16 A friend recently showed me his new smartphone. After describing its many features he said, “Now, someone needs to show me how to use it!” For Paul, the ministry of the Holy Spirit enables believers to understand the wonders God has accomplished for them through “Jesus Christ and […]

RG AUDIO 091817   Romans 8:1-17 In the ancient world, few political ideals were more important than freedom. Freedom allowed a person to vote in the assembly, to own property, and to remain free from the chains of slavery. Even today, stories of men and women who risk their lives to live in freedom inspire […]

RG AUDIO 091717   Revelation 19:1-16 When I was young, I enjoyed reading stories of mystery and adventure. Once the plot was established, all kinds of questions would come to mind: What would happen to the main characters? How would the story end? Would the mystery be solved? Of course, I could read the entire […]

RG AUDIO 091617   Colossians 1:15-23 Recently I purchased a gas trimmer to keep the abundance of weeds in check. Inside the box were various parts that needed to be assembled, along with diagrams of where to put the oil and what kind of fuel to use. Also included were very specific instructions on what […]

RG AUDIO 091517   John 8:12-20 Many years ago, a friend of mine was well off the beaten track in Canada’s Yukon territory enjoying the serenity of the unspoiled wilderness and hoping to bring home some moose meat for the winter. Everything went well until he was out walking near his tent at night. He […]