Test Yourself

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 13:1-5

At the end of 2 Corinthians Paul tells the Corinthians to examine themselves. Introspection is not something that is commonly prescribed in the Bible. When is introspection helpful and when can it be harmful?

Examine Yourselves

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14

Paul continues his defense against slander going around the Corinthian church and challenges them to examine themselves as to whether they are really believers in Christ--because if they are, then Paul's ministry must be legitimate. Christians today should not be bogged down by worry as to whether they are truly saved, but it is worth examining whether we have personally received Christ and if we see evidence of the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives. If we have trusted in Christ, we can rest assured that we are sealed with the Spirit and our salvation is secure.

The Crucifixion of Jesus

Ryan Lowery

Psalms 22

The cross of Christ demonstrates God's unconditional commitment to our ultimate good. We also see that we are loved, valued, broken, and we have a choice to make.

The Triumphal Entry

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 5:5

Soon before his crucifixion Jesus enters Jerusalem, greeted by people who anticipate he is the Messiah who would conquer their oppressors. Instead, his entry marks the start of his trip to the cross to suffer for the sins of man, and conquer the oppression of sin for those who seek him.

The Truth

Ryan Lowery

John 8:12-36

In this passage, Jesus puts forth that he is the "light of the world"--the central point of truth--calling people to follow him. By making this claim Jesus is either truly someone before whom all people should bow, or he is a profoundly false figure. We should all investigate this claim and respond to it, not on the basis of our feelings or preconceptions but on the basis of evidence and objectivity.\r\n

The Seventy Sevens

Dennis McCallum

Nehemiah 2:1-8

This passage covers one of the most incredible prophecies in the entire Bible. It covers when the Messiah will be killed for all of human sin. Hear how God not only exists but gives evidence for His existence.

Introduction to the Book of Acts

Ben Foust

Acts 1:6-8

The book of Acts is about proclaiming the message of salvation, establishment and mission of the church and the power of the Holy Spirit. It was written by Luke as a historical account of what happens after Jesus' resurrection.

Abram's Mysterious Priest

Scott Risley

Psalms 110:1-4

Abram met King Melchizedek from Salem. Melchizedek was a priest king who paved the way for the coming messiah. Hebrews tells us that Jesus was a priest king in the order of Melchizedek.

An Invitation to Covet

Dave Schutter

Psalms 19:1-14

Typically when we hear the word covet, we think of the envy of others and their possessions that God calls us to avoid. But Psalm 19 introduces a new way to think about coveting; it presents an invitation to covet God's Word, to cultivate a deep desire for it. From this psalm, we see that creation declares God's glory, crediting the glory to God and not itself. We also see that God speaks to us personally in His Word. His written word is truth and truth is simultaneously good because it has been spoken by God. God not only knows us personally, but He knows us in a redemptive sense, another truth presented in this psalm.