We live in a culture that HATES forgiveness. Forgiveness gives the offender a mercy that they do not deserve. Jesus knows that forgiveness is HARD. As we consider this passage, we will see that the principle itself is clear, but the application is challenging. Matthew 6:14-15, 18:21-35

In our sin, we will be tempted to treat prayer like a magic formula. But – as Jesus reminded us – our Heavenly Father knows what we need before we even ask Him. After giving that correction, Jesus presents us here with a model prayer that is striking in its...

Our passage this morning reminds us that alone in our humanity. There is someone who has suffered as we have. There is someone who has experienced our strife. There is someone who knows what it means to be a human—Jesus Christ, Son of Man and Son of God. Luke 2:39-52

Today’s passage draws our attention to the family that raised Jesus, and the worshippers who praised Jesus. Luke 2:21-38

The Zechariah that we find in this passage is ‘singing a different tune’ than the Zechariah we met previously. Finally, by God’s grace, he gets it! He understands! He delights! And he opens his mouth in holy prophesy! This morning, we’re going to listen to and worship along with the...

Mary gives us the example par excellence of humble, biblical and authentic worship. She has intimate knowledge of God’s character as told through the arch of the Old Testament redemptive narrative and this is the fertile soil out of which her praise grows. Luke 1:46-55

Our God has proven time and time again that He doesn’t look for the strongest, the most charismatic, or the most impressive to accomplish His will. This week we will look at Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and her response. Luke 1:26-38

Luke wrote this Gospel so that we would have certainty concerning the things we have been taught. He compiled written and verbal accounts of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and then – under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – he recorded what we have before us. Luke...

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is warning us not to trade treasure in heaven for a pat on the back in the foyer. Don’t trade eternal glory for a temporary boost to your pride. Matthew 6:5-8

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is focusing on how we can live righteously without succumbing to pride and hypocrisy. Today, we are going to zoom in on the first lesson which focuses on our giving. Matthew 6:1-4