As Paul continues his teaching on giving as an act of grace, he leads his readers to a surprising promise in three steps.

We see the importance of knowing God's word and discuss how to adopt a daily Bible reading plan.

Pastor Keith McCullough of Mt. Zion Baptist delivers the message during our combined Christmas Eve service. What's missing from your Christmas- We should be amazed at what God has done-

The real Christmas story begins before time. The Books of the Old Testament whos us God's storyline prior to the incarnation.

The real Christmas story does not end in Bethlehem. It goes on forever. The books of the New Testament show us God's storyline after the incarnation.

Where do you find your comfort- Paul finds his in God's provision, repentance and Christian fellowship.

God has delivered and will deliver us from despair to glorify Him

Paul gives us two poignant reminders that we are ambassadors of God- We serve in His strength, we serve in His presence.

What seizes you- We get two hints to the correct answer from our passage.

As Paul continues to draw a contrast between the seen and unseen. he teaches about our earthly home and our heavenly one.