In a world marked by conflict, anxiety, and constant upheaval, Psalm 2 offers a surprising and stabilizing word of hope. In this Advent message, Pastor Steven Hiller explores the deep longing of God’s people, both ancient Israel anticipating the Messiah and the church today awaiting Christ’s return.

Psalm 2 pulls back the curtain on a cosmic drama: nations grasping for power, a God who is never threatened, and a promised King who will one day reign with justice, strength, and peace. At a time when the cultural “Christmas season” often forms us toward comfort, consumption, and sentimentality, Advent re-forms us with a yearning for the true King and His coming kingdom.

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The book of Genesis doesn’t end with resolution. It ends with a coffin. Yet Genesis 50 shows us that this is not the end of God’s story, and it’s not the end of ours.

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Steven Hiller unpacks Joseph’s final words, Jacob’s royal burial, and the unshakeable promises of the Abrahamic Covenant. Even in the midst of grief, God is moving history toward resurrection, restoration, and the Kingdom He has promised from the beginning.

This episode invites you to trace the sweeping arc of the Christian Story, from creation and fall to covenant and hope, and to see how Jesus Christ fulfills every longing introduced in Genesis and every longing of the human heart.

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In this episode, we reach the climax of the biblical story. The long-awaited King arrives, but instead of receiving Him, Israel rejects Him. That rejection sets in motion the events of Holy Week and ultimately becomes the means by which God brings redemption to the world.

We trace the major movements of the Gospels:

If you’re exploring how the Bible fits together from Genesis to the Gospels, this episode will help you see Jesus’ death and resurrection as the decisive turning point in the Story, where the serpent strikes the heel of the Seed of the Woman, only to be dealt a fatal blow three days later.

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What does it mean to finish well in the Christian life? In this episode, we explore Jacob’s final moments in Genesis 48–49—moments filled with faith, prophetic vision, and deep hope in God’s promises.

Jacob “graduates” from his lifelong school of faith by:

Ultimately, all of Jacob’s blessings point forward to Jesus—the Lion of Judah, the victorious-yet-slain Savior-King who reverses the curse, reigns over all nations, and secures resurrection hope for His people.

Whether you’re spiritually curious, a new believer, or a longtime Christian wanting to see Scripture as one cohesive Story, this episode will help you trace the thread that leads from Jacob’s deathbed to the risen King.

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The story of Scripture reaches its climax in the arrival of the long-awaited King! In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, Pastor Steven Hiller unpacks how the birth and presentation of Jesus in the Gospels fulfill the promises made to Abraham and David, bringing God’s redemptive plan to its most thrilling turning point.

From the Garden to the manger, from the covenants to Christ, every thread of the biblical story leads to this moment: the advent of the King: Jesus, the Seed of the Woman, the Son of David, Emmanuel, God with us.

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If you’ve ever wondered how Christmas fits into the grand narrative of the Bible, this episode will deepen your awe for the God who writes and fulfills the perfect story.

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Have you ever noticed how promises change the way we live?

In Genesis 46–47, we find Jacob near the end of his life, finally learning to rest in God’s promises. What seems like a backward move to Egypt is actually God advancing His plan, to make Israel a great nation, to go with them, and ultimately to bring them home.

Jacob’s hope points forward to Jesus Christ, who went down into the grave for our sin and rose again as the guarantee of resurrection life for all who trust Him. Because God always keeps His promises, we can live as resurrection people, hopeful in suffering, steady in obedience, generous with what we have, and bold with the gospel.

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Have you ever felt like life didn’t live up to your expectations? Israel knew that feeling deeply.

In this episode of The Grand Story of Scripture, we explore the rising action of God’s redemptive story through the Exile and Hopeful Return. From Ezekiel’s vision of God’s departing glory to Daniel’s assurance of God’s sovereignty, from the rebuilding efforts under Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah to the prophetic voices of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, this period shows that even when God’s people were scattered or silent, His promises were still unfolding.

This chapter of the story reminds us that God is always faithful, even in seasons of exile. And it points us forward to Jesus, the true King who brings the final restoration of God’s kingdom.

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Do you ever feel like life is just a never-ending to-do list? Like you’re constantly juggling responsibilities, worries, and expectations without a moment to catch your breath?

In this second session from our Rest in the Lord Women’s Retreat, Jennifer Perez, Deaconess of Ministry to Women at The Journey Church Houston, helps us take a deeper look at the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42.

Through Mary’s example, we see what it means that Jesus is the Word of God, the Good Portion, and the One who truly cares for us. He satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts and invites us to find our rest in Him.

Whether you’re walking through a season of busyness, heartbreak, or anxiety, this message will encourage you to slow down, breathe, and remember that Jesus is enough.

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What if the pain you’re walking through is actually part of something bigger?

In Genesis 45, Joseph finally reveals himself to the brothers who sold him into slavery. But instead of bitterness, he responds with grace because he’s learned to see God’s plan through his suffering.

In this message, Pastor Steven Hiller unpacks how the perspective of God’s plan changes everything: it frees us from guilt, empowers forgiveness, and restores hope when life feels broken. God’s sovereignty doesn’t erase our pain, but it gives it purpose.

Listen in and be reminded: God’s story is bigger than your pain, and His plan always leads to restoration.

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Do you ever feel like life is moving too fast ... juggling responsibilities, running from one task to the next, trying to do it all for everyone?

In this first session from our Rest in the Lord Women’s Retreat, Jennifer Perez, Deaconess of Ministry to Women at The Journey Church, leads us through the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38–42).

Through Martha’s busyness and Mary’s stillness, Jesus offers a gentle, life-changing invitation: slow down, sit at His feet, and choose the better thing. Together, we explore how to find true rest, not by doing more, but by drawing near to the One who gives peace to anxious and troubled hearts.

Whether you’re in a season of hurry, heaviness, or heartache, this episode will encourage you to rediscover the rest and renewal only Jesus can provide.

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