Read Matthew 1:11; 2 Kings 22:1-2, 8-13; 23:1-6 I remember finding the Bible when I was in college. Although I grew up hearing these words weekly in church, once I put my faith in Christ, they suddenly...
Read Matthew 1:6; 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-13, 18-23 King David was a man of faith. By faith, he received a promise from God that his kingdom will never end (1 Chronicles 17:7-14). Many kings would come after...
Read Genesis 22:1-19 What about this account so vividly captures the imagination? Is it because we know, up front, that God is testing Abraham and we wait with bated breath as we...
Read Matthew 1:2 & Genesis 12:1-9 I always remember skimming over the genealogy of Jesus, and thinking “I just want to read the parts where Jesus preaches and heals people and goes against everything that...
Read Matthew 1:1-17 The opening of Matthew is a striking list of names that was meant to resonate with the Jewish audience of Matthew’s day. For modern readers, though, it can be...
Worship Experience Response As we begin our Advent journey, this Sunday’s worship service focused our attention on three of the key men mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus: Abraham, David, and Josiah....
Today, spend some time thinking back through the week. Journal your responses below, or share your responses to these questions with another person in your family or small group. Where...
Start with prayer. Ask God to impart wisdom to your mind, ask Jesus to relate the words to your soul, and ask the Holy Spirit to illumine your heart to...
A Milwaukee Bucks playoff game is one of the most electrifying events I have ever been to. The roar of the crowd is truly something special to behold, but I...
Start with prayer. Ask God to impart to wisdom your mind, ask Jesus to relate the words to your soul, and ask the Holy Spirit to illumine your heart to...
