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Majesty yet Mindful of Man

In the beginning, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. With the power of his word, he created light and separated it from darkness. He breathed us into life. Every person is made in the image of God, although we often fail to properly reflect that image (Genesis 1:1-4, John 1:1-5).
December 2, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags:
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Roots Produce Fruit

David was the son of Jesse and a great king of Israel. God had promised his people a king from David’s line, but having a stump for a family tree didn’t seem promising (Isaiah 11:1, 10).
December 1, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags:
Discipline to Match Desire

Discipline to Match Desire

After our pastor preached on Philippians 2:12-13, I realized I have prayed this scripture without even knowing it. How encouraging it is to know that God gives us “the desire and the power to do what pleases him”!
November 15, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY, Featured
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But With God…

Notice the disciples don’t ask how a rich person can be saved. They ask how anyone can be saved. Salvation without God is impossible— not only for the rich, but for all people (Matthew 19:23-26).
November 9, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY
Be Like the Bereans

Be Like the Bereans

Acts 17:11: Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. …
November 8, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY
Hearts and Minds

Hearts and Minds

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Hearts and minds. These two words stood out while…
November 3, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY
Possessions or Perfection?

Possessions or Perfection?

The rich young man reveals a sincere yet desperately inaccurate view of himself and his abilities. Jesus brings up perfection, then challenges him to sell all that he has and follow him.
October 31, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags:
Keep the Commandments

Keep the Commandments

How beautiful that John's words point back to what Jesus says in Matthew’s gospel: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me...
October 30, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags:
AI’s place in biblical scholarship

AI’s place in biblical scholarship

AI results are only as good as the data. AI doesn't "know" the importance of biblical scholarship; this Smart Search feature only scans data sources within Logos as directed by the filter the user applies. AI doesn't control the results, the data sources we allow do.
October 30, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags: ,
Beyond Expectations

Beyond Expectations

By the time Jesus begins his public ministry, the Jewish people have let their expectations cloud their vision and have developed their own ideas of who the Messiah will be.
August 28, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY
A Brief History of God’s People

A Brief History of God’s People

Abraham’s son, Isaac, and his grandson, Jacob are familiar with God’s promise to Abraham, but they don’t automatically inherit it. They receive it directly when they encounter God personally.
August 27, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDY
The Calling of Matthew

The Calling of Matthew

Thinking of Matthew’s big party makes me smile. It feels like home, warm and inviting. I imagine smiles and tears as people realize that Jesus accepts them as they are.
August 26, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags:
Every Thought Captive

Every Thought Captive

Our thought lives can be like habitual criminals, falling into patterns that continually get them arrested. 2 Corinthians 10:5 encourages us to imprison any negative thought until it conforms to God’s Word and is obedient to Christ.
July 10, 2024Posted inBIBLE STUDYTags: