RG AUDIO 081521   Psalm 28:1-9 We see the demonstration of the psalmist cry for mercy, from Psalm 28, in the prayers of the tax collector as told by Jesus in Luke 18:13: “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, […]

RG AUDIO 081421   2 Peter 3:1-9 To live in “hurry” is not the way of God. His plans and works throughout history come at just the right time. In fact, scripture teaches us about how God chooses the “fullness of time” to act: “when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son” […]

RG AUDIO 081321   James 2:5-13 Our actions matter. We act from that which is in our hearts. When the heart fully receives and owns the undeserved love and mercy of God to us through His son Jesus, we will truly be changed. In Matthew 18:21-35, we learn about the ungrateful servant who had owed […]

RG AUDIO 081221   Luke 6:27-36 Whether through adoption or by birth, a child will generally strive to be like others in the family. The values, the humor, the special means of communication, will all play a part in feeling connected to the family. We were made for relationship and we generally desire to be […]

RG AUDIO 081121   Matthew 9:4-13 In a world that understands reward for good behavior it makes no sense that mercy would be given to those who “do not deserve it.” For Judaism at the time of Jesus, laws were everything. Rules had been added on top of rules and the essence and spirit of […]

RG AUDIO 081021   Genesis 18:26-33 God longs to bring mercy. Amazing power is found in a just life before God. The one that is righteous brings great pleasure and joy to the God who is merciful. The beauty found in such faithful lives before God is what Abraham focuses on as He seeks God’s […]

RG AUDIO 080921   Genesis 18:16-25 The striking relationship which Abraham has with God is uniquely characterized in Genesis 18. First, we have the unusual apparently “secret” thoughts of God coming to us in verses 17-19 when God is questioning whether to share with Abraham what He is about to do. It is worth noting […]

RG AUDIO 080821   Psalm 9:1-10 Psalm 9 begins with a heart full of thanks for God’s wonderful deeds. Praise for the One who reigns, rules, and judges fairly. That is especially important if you are being oppressed and need refuge. “Those who know your name trust in you” (Psalm 9:10a). To know God’s name […]

RG AUDIO 080721   Hebrews 6:13-20 To swear, or to affirm by an oath, is a serious matter. An individual stakes their entire reputation on their word. In the case of Abraham it was Yahweh Yireh (or Jehovah-jireh), “The LORD Will Provide,” who swore the oath (Genesis 22:14). The Lord’s promise was, “I will surely […]

RG AUDIO 080621   Romans 10:8-17 Saul of Tarsus was raised with a restricted worldview. The Jews had the message of salvation. Those outside the Mosaic covenant were nonbelievers, separated from the promises of God. However, when Saul encountered Jesus Christ on the Damascus road his worldview was changed completely. Later, as the apostle Paul, […]