The Scripture that says Jesus had to be made perfect, that there was a time when something was missing. How did he become perfect? What does his perfecting mean for us?

Romans 12:1-2 lays out an important template for understanding the Christian life — a life completely transformed by the mercies of the Gospel of Christ.

Humility, self-giving, service: these are the qualities of Jesus that made him victorious over sin and death. Those who want to follow him must adopt the same mind and spirit in order to walk his victorious path.

In Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus issues arguably his most challenging set of commandments. Living under Jesus’ kingdom rule means living a life of enduring many and various injustices. Following Jesus isn’t fair.

“Take up the cross” means making real-life changes and sacrifices. That’s what it takes if you want to follow Jesus.

“The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ\” shows us a king unlike any worldly king who rules over an other-worldly kingdom.

God has a direction in mind for his people. Those who lead God’s people well are those who know where God wants us to go and helps his people get there.

There is quite a lot of cultural discussion of what manhood really is. David\’s last words outlines the fundamentals that should define a man.

2 Samuel 24 encapsulates the entire spectrum of the life of David — sin and weakness, deep faith and love. More importantly than that, this story sums up the Gospel of David\’s descendant and the response of those who wish to reign with him.

What do you do to move on after you face the consequences of your sins? The last days of David give us hope and direction.