Sometimes the Bible surprises us by holding up a mirror and showing us ourselves. This morning we considered the next chapter in Abram’s struggle of faith and dove deep into parenting, doubts, and our attempts to “help God’s plans along.”

The sons of Korah show us what it is like to live a life shaped by a longing for God’s house and a desire for his presence.

What a lively discussion we had today! Pastor Tony led us through the next couple chapters of Samuel and the rejection of the Lord as King. Dynasties have been established but the people want so much more…or less, it would seem.

A close consideration of Psalm 8 leads us to reflect on the wonder of creation, the wonder of humanity, and the wonder of Christ.

We continued on in Genesis this morning, considering what it meant for the Lord to accept the covenant curses himself .

After some remarks on helpful resources and a bit of review (including corrections!) we dive into chapter 7. After 20 years idolatry has taken root and Israel needs…a king? Not yet! First Samuel serves as judge, in a manner reminiscent of Moses. As the people confess and repent, recommitting themselves to the Lord, he works a great deliverance from the Philistines. But where will Israel go from here? And where is the king that Hannah’s prayer led us to expect?

Paul signs off his letter to the church in Philippi with a standard closing greeting—or is it? Does he, perhaps, instead put his own particular spin on a letter closing, just as he does with letter openings, and subtly sum up all that he has communicated over the course of his epistle?

Genesis 14 After a brief recap of Genesis 13 we… read more

The stage has been set and we are in search of a prophet, priest, king. The Ark wages its own war against the Philistines?