“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” – John 14:9 Many people today like to think about Jesus as a really nice, agreeable, weak sort of man. Some would characterize him as the “kind and gentle” face of God. While it is true that Jesus was often kind and gentle with the people he came into contact with, he …

Read Joshua 2:1-14 & John 8:1-11 In both Joshua and John, we see women in need of a rescue.  Rahab was trapped in a lifestyle that only leads to death. The woman in adultery was about to receive the consequences of adultery and idolatry:  death.  Whether these women willingly made these choices or were victims of circumstance, we simply don’t …

Read 2 Samuel 7:1-16 Last week Psalm 95 gave us an example of how to worship God as a mighty creator exalted above his creation. This week we are brought deeper into the life of King David, the worshipper-in-chief of the nation.  The ark of the covenant has returned to the City of David. David humbled himself “dancing with all …

Read Psalm 25:1-10 & Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness is defined as “the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.”  Christians and non-Christians alike understand that the process of forgiveness implies the work of two people to reconcile a relationship.  It should not come as a surprise that God created us and desired a relationship with us, but as soon as …

Read Psalm 1 The introduction to the entire Book of Psalms just seems to roll off tongue. What a beautiful summary of what it looks like to be a child of God! We are not walking,standing, or sitting in the same way as everyone else. Our lives look very different because theyare very different!From where is the source of this …

Read Matthew 20:17-23 Something that all of us with zero combat experience should realize is that we really have no clue what combat veterans have really been through (for which I am deeply grateful).   Historical records prove this, as some have worried that “their generation’s great war” would end before they “got a chance to get in it”.     The combat …

Read Psalm 50 and Matthew 23:1-12 Talk is cheap.” “Actions speak louder than words.” “Do as I say, not as I do.” “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” You’ve no doubt heard or said some version of these phrases and we all understand their meaning. Though they may not be explicitly Scripture-based, these types of phrases are certainly in …

Read Psalm 130 & Matthew 5:20-26 Anger is a result of judgment. When Jesus’ anger was most on display, it was rooted in His righteous judgment against the sin He was confronting. He made a judgment and was acting out that righteous decree. However, we’re not Jesus. Our anger is typically unrighteous and a result of some self-serving, selfish judgment. …