In great mercy the Lord has taken hold of you. He is preparing you and intends to wield you in order to use you in His kingdom.

Jesus Christ has conquered the entire world for Himself. Don’t miss the grand parade to Heaven by looking for another King besides Jesus.

The attractions of magic are no substitute for the advancing Shalom of God’s Heavenly Kingdom and the hopes offered us in the Gospel of Grace in Jesus.

Stephen’s witness is as relevant today as it was for the Jews who stoned him in the first century . Let’s pray we have a better reaction.

In Christ, the context for our lives and actions has changed. We are a new people redefined by our union with Him in the power of the Holy Spirit.

New life in Christ has come, and that is the truly revolutionary revolution. Therefore, we proclaim the name of Christ by the power of His Spirit.

Radical love and care prove that the Heavenly Kingdom HAS come, but sin still interrupts its progress. Thank God for grace!

Consider the amazing power of the name of Jesus which allows us to take a stand when we face resistance to the gospel message.

It’s the power that truly belongs to the Name of Jesus that produces “Leap Days” among us.

The proclamation of Christ crucified forms a new community that is characterized by new patterns of life as the Holy Spirit runs among us in power.

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is a huge redemptive step – which God foretold, and which is the culmination of our Savior Jesus’ exaltation.

Look around you…all we see is human deterioration and death. Does God care and if so, can he do anything about it? His answer comes at Pentecost.

The plan is now ready to guide the rebuilding job. Jesus will reign to the four corners of the world through the apostolic gospel.

Moving from Judges to Acts, the saving purpose of God remains the same. But here’s something new – the Gospel (Good News) of the Holy Spirit!

Jesus removes the scales of worry, grief, confusion, and frustration and opens the eyes of our hearts to see that our only hope is in Him!

King Jesus alone brings true revival and healing for our hearts. Let’s celebrate His presence. Hosanna!

God’s determined purpose is to bless and to save His people. Everything must be brought to the service of that purpose.

Sin is costly, and its ruin spreads, so we must be quick to deal with it in God’s way. Our safest place is close to Jesus!

Israel’s history shows how human autonomy destroys human dignity. Jesus Christ, restorer of human dignity, calls us to abandon our quest for autonomy.

Sliding into syncretism (a bit of idolatry on the side) is easy, natural, and deceptive. But with Christ’s help, there is a safe way out!

As idolaters, we twist fake rituals and fake fellowship around our fake gods. Is there any hope for us?

The Lord can use us regardless of how poorly we respond to His grace, but there are easier ways for us to work out our faith!

Samson and Delilah’s story shows us the intricate web of evil and points us to hope in the Holy Spirit’s presence with us to overcome it.

Athough we may thirst for God, isn’t it ironic that we still attempt to satiate that thirst with our own “sea water” solutions?

We often present the Lord our stubborn and unteachable ways. Though He still accomplishes His good purposes, may the grace of Christ change our hearts!

Do we really recognize what we need, and do we appreciate the gifts of God? Consider the story of Samson…

How do we make sense of Jephthah’s life? What does his life tell me about mine and the skeletons in my closet?

Out of desperation we finally turn to Jesus for help, and he speaks truth into our lives where we need it most.

The grace of true repentance sets us free from old patterns and vicious cycles that enslave and frustrate us. Hear what true repentance is!

According to God’s justice, we deserve a king like Abimelech; but thanks to God’s mercy we have been given King Jesus.

This Christmas, amidst the “hustle and bustle,” don’t miss the beauty and grandeur of what God in Christ has done for you.

Like Abimelech in Judges 9, many others want to rule over us. Let Jesus alone have the honor! He rules with grace and love.

We are people who leave things undone, and who are perennially unfaithful. We need a Savior who does what we have failed to do.

This long chapter shows God’s grace, not Gideon’s gifts. When will I finally accept and grow in God’s way of saving me?

What about these women, competent and capable, who arise and get the job done?

People of God can and should rise up to the call of the Kingdom, but the victory always belongs to the LORD!

One of the fundamental functions of Jesus’ Church is to empower every member to be a leader.

What the stories of Ehud and Othniel teach us about trusting and responding boldly to God’s promises.

When we lose our appreciation for who God is, the patterns of life overtake us. The solution is simple trust in Jesus.

Grow your faith by believing and loving the Judge behind the judge. He keeps His word by rescuing you now and in the End.

What do we do when God does things we hate? How does Jesus help us love God in the face of these hard questions?

Judges is an invitation to Christ our true Savior, to whole-heartedness, and to finishing well before our God. Let’s consider 5 main themes.

Hebrews ends with a benediction that expresses what we need most: what the God of peace has done for us and what He will do for us.

The grace of God is what our hearts need. So go where Jesus is. Follow Him joyfullyand re-engage the world.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

In a shaking, crumbling world, look to Jesus for the source of our hope and the standard for living an unshakable life.

Let’s not miss the intended contrast between “old” and “new” ways to God—before and after Christ—because here we grow in our gratitude!

Though we admire well-disciplined people, we’re not always eager to gain discipline ourselves. Thankfully, God has a better plan for us!