Word and Testimony

This abbreviated version of my message with a group of young men is about David’s refuge in the cave of Adullam. While hiding from Saul, David becomes a hiding place for others.

Jesus Christ lived obedient to the Father and as an offering for our benefit. As we come to Christmas, can we follow him in living obedient to the Father and giving ourselves sacrificially in a life committed to Christ Jesus our Lord?

Looking at the accomplishment of the Law and how it deals with sin in Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

What are we to make of myrrh as a gift given to Jesus at his birth?

What was the task of the Mosaic Law, how was it supposed to change us?  How did Jesus understand his own teaching and how it relates to the Law God gave through Moses?

Taking a look at the gift of frankincense given to Jesus and why it matters for us at Christmas.

What do you give the King of Kings?

Looking at the Lord’s Prayer, grateful for his deliverance. He draws us to himself away from the provocation of evil.

Our 4th week in the exercises considers Christ’s resurrection and appearances to his disciples as the first step in our own sending to the world for the Gospel.

Revisiting some old Wordpress articles for this walking commentary/guide to 1 Peter. This episode looks at the first segments of the letter in 1 Peter 1:1-25