When the Jews rejected their messiah, Christ brought in the Gentiles from the alleys and highways of the world. For most of us, we are Gentiles. What is our response to this great mercy?

What is it to be a true disciple of Christ? What are we to think when we, or someone we know, is a deficient disciple? Do you have the Holy Spirit, or are you still waiting for his arrival?

Christ the King cares for his church by providing gifts from heaven. He has provided his people with undershepherds according to his perfect wisdom.

When facing fear in the difficult callings of life and ministry, Christ is our provider, protector, and a promise keeper. We sanctify him as Lord in our hearts in order to maintain and explain our hope in the midst of suffering and fear.

Paul, Epaphras, and Christ all have given themselves over to the presentation of the saints in maturity. We trace the theme of maturity in the book of Colossians.

Paul preaches on Mars Hill.

In our text today, we see the shifting sand storms of vanity. A firm foundation in the goads of the wise Shepherd gives Paul the ability to chart a direct course through an otherwise winding labyrinth of vain philosophy and empty deceit. Ultimately, being rooted and grounded in Christ is the only way to withstand the battering waves of doctrine.

The Bereans were more noble than the Thessalonians. What made them more noble? How can we follow their example as we seek to both spread and receive the Word of God?

Brian Prunty exhorts us to live in the sufficiency of Christ. Christ is the way. He is the truth. And he is the life.

Faithful ministry preaches a consistent and reasonable message. Faithfulness is not a formula. Inconsistent results are inevitable. Despite conflicting results, we serve an ever-consistent King.