The Fugitive’s Faith
When persecuted David displayed an obedient faith that feared and sought God, was sensitive to his own sin, and looked to God for deliverance.
1 Samuel 23-24 (1 Samuel 24:11-15)
Jesus Is the True Vine
Jesus is the True Vine, bearing fruit where Israel failed, and those who remain in vital union with Him are fruitful to the glory of God.
John 15:1-8
Peace for the Coming Year
A Godward life of joy, prayer, and virtue is full of the Presence and peace of God, which expels our anxiety and sin.
Philippians 4:4-9
What Comfort Zone
As those saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to cast away our fear, doubt, and anxiety despite our circumstances and step out of our comfort zones and face change with confidence in God’s character and the absolute truth of His Word.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12
Shepherds – Spreading the Good News
Angels are mighty beings who stand in the presence of God and do His will, but they were awestruck at the mystery of the Incarnation and praised God.
Luke 2:8-20
A Wicked King
Over time, Saul’s sin grew from a lack of personal integrity to consulting witches – with devastating effects for himself and those under his leadership.
1 Samuel 18-28 (1 Samuel 18:20-22; 28:3-7)
The True Nature of Freedom
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:13-15
Restrained In An Indulgent World
Christians are called to a life of self-denial and bearing the cross in order to follow Jesus, but the iWorld encourages a life of indulgence and instant gratification.
Luke 9:23
Great Expectaitons – The Prince of Peace Will Rule
The great expectation that the Prince of Peace will one day rule is being fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 9:1-7
Christians Captivated By Nothing
Christians must always be on their guard against being carried away by the empty deceits offered by the world to replace Jesus as our only source of true fulfillment and joy.
Colossians 2:8
The Integrity of the Wise
The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.
Proverbs 13:6
The Heart of the Wise – Shaping Our Souls for Character
The key to a godly character is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines character.
Proverbs 4:20-23
The Way of Wisdom
The wisdom books of the Old Testament teach us how to shape our souls so that we acquire the skill to learn and live successfully in this fallen world.
Proverbs 1:1-7
The Value of Godly Character
God calls His people to respond to Him in faith and to display a character that is like His.
Ruth 2:5-12