Legacy

Sometimes our anticipated expectation of something needs to be adjusted. We can look at this passage from what we assume is going on, but put aside what you already know about the disciples and consider where they are at this point. In doing so, two questions come to mind: First, it is helpful to understand […]

In this passage, John sets the stage for our journey of getting to know Jesus better. He introduces terms and concepts that we will see repeatedly. Four Questions 1. vv. 6-8 How will the world find out about the Word? John is a witness to the life of Jesus, and feels the call to share

John 1:1-5 A Remarkably Compelling Opening Speaker: Brian Onken The opening lines of a book or movie should be compelling – drawing us in, and making us wonder. John does the same in his gospel, and it is wise for us to ask, “What does John want me to know?” There is a tendency to

Lord, Make Us Desperate for You Russ Muse Absalom is rebelling, and David is feeling it significantly – to the point of what we would call a nervous breakdown. David recognizes his sin and his relationship with God. He feels comfortable asking for grace. David is also comfortable laying out his emotions before God. David

Decorating Your Life of Prayer Brian Onken Just as a visit to a Christmas store may inspire your décor choices for your holidays at home, Psalm 5 provides a source of inspiration for decorating your prayer life in a way that allows you to live into the richness of what prayer can be.  We glean

HOW TO SLEEP PEACEFULLY EVEN DURING DISTRESSING TIMES Ben Daniel Psalm 4 How to Sleep Peacefully Even During Distressing Times In this Psalm, we see David considering the challenges of life and looking to the LORD to provide peace and sleep. God alone is his place of safety. David had the confidence to seek God