God promises to save fallen humanity and the fulfillment of this promise is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

We can stand firm in Christ and have peace by rejoicing, being reasonable and praying.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 145

Because God has given us everything in Christ we must become a fool for him.

Old Testament Text: Psalm 94

Because the heavenly age to come is drawing closer; live consistently with it while not making room for this evil age.

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 46

Jesus is the light who rescues us from the life-threatening forces of darkness.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 60:19-22

People need to realize they are thirsty before they will go to Jesus who provides eternal water by which their thirst is quenched.

We can know that Jesus teaches rightly when we are willing to do God’s will and to judge rightly.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 66:1-2

The story of redemption is about God using the hatred of people against God to crucify Jesus Christ so that we could be saved.

Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

The effect of Jesus’ Word on people is to judge their settle pride and self-sufficiency and to save those who confess their pride and self-sufficiency.

Old Testament Text: Isaiah 55

We are called to develop an ultimate taste for knowing Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10