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Luke 15 is an invitation of grace for the outcasts and a warning for the insiders. It’s not about morality (just do the right thing), and it’s more than God’s pursuit of us (but not less), it’s a warning meant to inspire us towards repentance, joy, and embracing a grace for the outcasts.
Luke 15
The story of the first Christmas, recorded in Matthew 1 and 2, is full of surprises, each of which reveals an aspect of the Gospel that still has the power to amaze us today.
The story of the first Christmas, recorded in Matthew 1 and 2, is full of surprises, each of which reveals an aspect of the Gospel that still has the power to amaze us today.
Matthew 1-2
In a stunning Christmas surprise, the Magi – pagan scholars skilled in religious texts, dreams, and the stars – become the first Gentile worshipers of Jesus, foreshadowing God’s plan to call followers from every nation.
Matthew 2:1-23
In a surprising twist, the news about Jesus unmasked three responses still common today: Herod’s hostile fear, the religious leader’s complacent indifference, and the Magi’s joyful worship.
Matthew 2:1-18
Jesus’ miraculous conception confronted Joseph and Mary with a scandalous, faith-testing situation that required radical obedience, revealing how God fulfills His ancient promises through the most surprising means.
Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew’s genealogy presents Jesus as the royal Son of David, the promised Seed of Abraham who will bless all nations, and the Savior who redeems a family tree—and a world—marred by startling sin and scandal.
Matthew 1:1-17
Christians are called to uphold the living apostolic tradition—not as empty ritual, but as the unchanging truth received with a faith that is alive, growing, and joyfully obedient to God’s Word.
Matthew 15:6-9; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV)
All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together.
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
Christians believe in God’s one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth.
Ephesians 2:19-22
Christians believe in the Trinity – the one true God eternally exists as one God in Three Persons – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory.
Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Christians believe that Jesus is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and for our salvation.
John 1:1-18
The Friend of Sinners is a scandal to the self-righteous, but the only hope for those who know their shame and seek forgiveness.
Luke 7:36-50
What the Old Covenant demands, the New Covenant promises to accomplish in God’s unmerited covenant people through Christ’s sacrifice and priestly intercession for them.
Hebrews 8:8-12
Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God’s people can have eternal life.
John 17:1-5
Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever.
Romans 8:18-25
Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus – from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King.
Philippians 3:3-11
All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst.
John 19:28-30
Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself.
1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13
Freedom is the ability to live in accord with human nature as created by God, which was marred by sin but is restored in Christ and revealed in Scripture.
John 8:31-36
Christians flourish in Christ as they are deeply rooted in the soil of God’s grace and grow by loving God, connecting in vital relationships with other believers, serving in the local church, and reaching the world with the Gospel.
Christians are rooted in God’s grace and flourish as they are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel.
Colossians 2:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20
We are called to the act of selfless service and contribution to our local church, family and community.
Philippians 2:3-8
Scripture reminds us that “it is not good for man to be alone.” but in a world that often celebrates independence Paul offers us a different picture—one of deep connection.. In 1 Corinthians 12, he gives us a vivid image of what life in the Body of Christ looks like when we are united by the Holy Spirit: not isolated parts doing their own thing, but a living, breathing community where every member matters.
Genesis 2:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31