When we go through our elder nomination process for session each autumn, we pray that the Spirit would guide us to those he wants. This should in no way be…
“They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach” (1:21). From the shores of Galilee, Jesus and his four new disciples…
People ask Jesus for a sign, so they can know it’s all true, all real, so they can know Jesus truly is reliable and is who they think he may…
It doesn’t exactly feel as if my demons have submitted yet, but maybe they just want me to think they haven’t. The truth is they’re done. They’ve lost. They aren’t…
Paul’s first letter to Timothy is a reminder—a plea—to the church to stay focused on advancing, making progress. The church makes progress as it holds fast to the Word of…
Jesus is the proof that God keeps His promises. He keeps His promises not because of us but despite us. That probably doesn’t do a lot for our egos. God’s…
Those listening to Jesus “were all well impressed with him and marveled at the eloquent words that he spoke” (4:22). So far, so good. People often marvel at Jesus in…
The section headings that the translators gave these parts of Luke’s account are telling: “Jesus Begins His Work,” and “Jesus is Rejected.” Here is an encapsulation of what we’ll be…