Having charged Timothy with countering the false messages of errant leaders, Paul now pivots to the source of our faith – the miracle of salvation that is initiated by God and for God. And for a well-educated man, his argument doesn't appeal to logic. Instead, it is deeply personal and emotional.

This week, we kick off our new series in 1 Timothy. In this letter, Paul writes to Timothy with instructions on how to handle leadership and doctrinal issues that have arisen in the once-great Ephesian church. He is calling on him to address the doctrinal problems and call out the leaders who are peddling them. The letter gives us tremendous insight into God’s design for the church and how we’re meant to function together.

As Jesus prepares to ascend back into heaven and sit at the right hand of the Father, he’s got a job for his disciples to complete. In just one simple verse, he gives a command that will transform billions of lives.

As Jesus reaches the very end of his earthly ministry, he gives final instructions for his followers while they await his return.

Since Gabriel first appeared to Zechariah to announce that he would have a son, the priest has remained mute. Nine months later, his son is born. After naming him John, Zechariah’s voice comes back, and he proclaims the glory of what God is preparing to do. His prophecy carries significance for how we think about our redemption.

After receiving Gabriel’s news that she will bear the Christ-child, Mary sets out for Judea to visit her relative, Elizabeth. When the two pregnant women meet, John rejoices in the womb, Elizabeth makes a stunning confession, and Mary poetically and beautifully praises God for the blessing that she – and her people – have now received.

God can do anything with anyone, from anywhere. This is the reality Mary confronts when an angel appears to her, revealing that she will soon be pregnant with the long-awaited Messiah. A similar announcement already caught Zechariah on the back foot. Will Mary’s response be any different?

Advent is officially here. Over the next four weeks, we will journey through Luke 1 as God breaks centuries of silence. It all begins as Zechariah, the high priest, receives a startling revelation that his barren wife, Elizabeth, is pregnant. Join us at 10:30 am as we dig into it!

As we close out our series in Nehemiah, we reach the point where we typically expect a fairytale ending. But as Chapter 13 unfolds, it’s anything but that. We see the people slide back into destructive habits and sins, while Nehemiah returns to the city he rebuilt, now in chaos.

After all the hard work and obstacles, the people reach the moment they’ve been waiting for this entire time. it’s dedication day and the people celebrate the start to their new life in their newly rebuilt city.