RG AUDIO 091417   John 1:43-51 Over time, many places develop a reputation. Brazil produces the majority of the coffee beans in the world. The Swiss are known for their timepieces. We develop expectations, both positive and negative, based on our experiences and reputation. Imagine the surprise, then, as Nathaniel heard that “the one Moses […]

RG AUDIO 091317   John 1:32-42 For generations, God’s people were waiting for the coming of the Messiah, the Savior who would rescue them from their difficult circumstances. After spending his first day with Jesus, Andrew came to the realization that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. With much excitement, Andrew did what came naturally–he […]

RG AUDIO 091217   John 1:19-31 The lamb was a significant part of Jewish religious life. During Passover, a lamb was sacrificed and its blood used to cover the doorposts of their homes, commemorating the time when they had been captives in Egypt and the angel of death spared all those in homes marked by […]

RG AUDIO 091117   John 1:1-18 Believers have always wanted to know God. There were definitely times when God revealed himself in the Old Testament Scriptures, but for the most part, God has remained a mystery. Even in the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem temple, God was separated from His people. They could not […]

RG AUDIO 091017   Psalm 89:19-37 In Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne is a young orphan who had never had a close personal friend, someone with whom she could share her deepest secrets. That changed when she moved to Avonlea and met Diana. The two became the best of friends, with […]

RG AUDIO 090917   1 Peter 1:3-16 In 1936, King Edward VIII of England gave up his throne. Even though he was the rightful king, he chose to renounce that position. He was no longer the king. He no longer had authority. In a sense, the prodigal son had done the same. He gave up […]

RG AUDIO 090817   Luke 15:21-32 Many years ago, I learned a lesson the hard way. Looking back, it wasn’t a whole lot of money, but for a college student, it was hard-earned money that had been lent out with a promise of return. It never did come back. Eventually, I had to write that […]

RG AUDIO 090717   Luke 15:11-20 We’ve all experienced that awful feeling when we know we did something wrong. It wasn’t just a mistake; it was downright disobedience. In rebellion, you crossed the line. You hurt yourself and maybe even others. You want to make things right, need to make things right, but you’re afraid. […]

RG AUDIO 090617   Luke 15:1-10 As a young adult, I had entered a competition at work and had scored 99 out of 100. It was thrilling moment, complete with recognition at an awards banquet. Even though it was a highlight, I can still remember where that one point was missed and how I wished […]

RG AUDIO 090517   Deuteronomy 7:12-26 Maintaining an old car can be a serious test of one’s patience. One part is replaced and then another. Just when things are starting to run smoothly, another part breaks down. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. As God prepared His people to enter the Promised Land, He […]