Introducing Galatians
Paul opens his letter to the Galatians by reminding them of his commission by Jesus and the beauty of a gracious gospel that brings true peace.
5 Jan 202044min
An Unexpected Encounter
When Jesus is brought to the temple as an infant, he has a surprising encounter with two older people - Simeon and Anna. Their excitement at the presence of Jesus is the result of being people who ar...
29 Dec 201934min
An Unexpected Reign
The arrival of the magi proclaiming Jesus as king in the face of King Herod sets up a perfect question for gospel readers. Who gets to be king? The reign of Jesus is a threat to all who want power a...
22 Dec 201939min
An Unexpected Glory
In contrast to Caesar, the humble arrival of Jesus shows a very different kingdom with a very different gospel. Peace is not attained through power and conquest, but through a God who willingly set a...
15 Dec 201932min
An Unexpected Hope
Amidst all kinds of people laboring to enable the restoration of Israel, God comes to a common, insignificant person like Mary and speaks a whole new identity over her. And her faith in him leads her...
8 Dec 201937min
An Unexpected Salvation
In Advent, we celebrate an unexpected baby who brought with him an unexpected salvation. Jesus was a miracle baby like Moses with a name like Joshua who was the ultimate fulfillment of God's gracious...
1 Dec 201935min
Why Do We Give Offerings?
When we are radically generous people, we are responding to God, rooting ourselves in the gospel and reaching out to extend the kingdom of God. We give not out of obligation or to prove ourselves, bu...
24 Nov 201939min
Why Do We Celebrate Communion?
The church celebrates communion because it unites us to Christ and the ultimate fulfillment of the Exodus that is found in him alone. And when we do this, it unites us together as believers as we are...
17 Nov 201935min
