Embracing The Covenant Promise By Faith
God’s Covenant is given in order to confirm His promises so that we might embrace them by faith.
Genesis 15
The Lord of Life
Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth to show that He is the Messiah, the Light of the world, Who came to call sinful humans out of the darkness into His glorious light.
John 11
The Lord of Light
Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth to show that He is the Messiah, the Light of the world, Who came to call sinful humans out of the darkness into His glorious light.
John 9:1-7
The Sovereign King
Jesus is the Sovereign Lord over all Who calls us to embrace Him in humble faith for Who He is, not for what we want Him to do for us.
John 4:43-54
But God…
The Believer’s testimony is that God mercifully stepped into our dead existence and brought us to life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Faith For Tomorrow
Justification by faith today provides hope for tomorrow.
Galatians 2:15-16
The Advent Promise Received (Candlelight Service)
We should receive the salvation offered in Christ with joy and faith, praising God and spreading the good news to others.
Luke 2:1-20
The Advent Promise Delayed
The key to sustaining faith and resisting doubt, discouragement, and disobedience is to regularly remember and recount God’s Story of Promise.
Exodus 1:11-14
Sola Fide – Justified by Faith Alone
The Gospel tells us we are accepted before God because of Christ’s righteousness and atoning work alone, apart from any works or merits of our own, and that His righteousness is received by faith alone, apart from any efforts on our part.
Romans 5:1-2
Hope: The Product of Faith
If you believe in the completed work of Christ then you must have hope in the work that has been done /is being done/will be done for you.
Romans 4:13-25
O Peter of Little Faith
We can have faith in God because God is faithful and has always been there for us and always fulfilled His promises.
Matthew 14:24-31
What Does The Prophet Know?
When the prophet is surrounded by wickedness he puts his trust in the God who answers the one who calls on Him.
1 Kings 18:17-24, 36-37
The Fugitive’s Fear
When David does not seek God and trust in His Word but instead acts based on his internal fears, he wanders into a period of exile and sin.
1 Samuel 26-28:2 (1 Samuel 27:1)
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)
In the Hall of the Mad King
David experienced God’s favor and protection as Saul descended into madness and tried to kill him.
1 Samuel 18-19 (18:6-16)
The Shepherd Singer
David expressed his faith in God’s loving care through songs of worship to His Shepherd King.
Psalm 23
The Shepherd Warrior
David, anointed with Spirit, was filled with faith to face and conquer the enemies of God so that the people of God might enjoy the fruits of his victory.
1 Samuel 17
Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life
Jesus is the resurrection and the life, the One who has conquered death and offers eternal life to everyone who believes in Him.
John 11:21-27
Jesus Is the Bread of Life
Jesus is the Bread of Life, Who came down from heaven and was broken for us so that whoever feeds upon Him through believing in Him would have eternal life.
John 6:35; John 6:22-69
Trusting In God’s Covenant Promises
God’s Covenant is given in order to confirm His promises so that we might trust that God will fulfill everything He has promised.
Genesis 15
All In: A Life of Total Trust
The Christian life is one of faith from beginning to end, calling us to a life willing to risk for God and His kingdom.
Hebrews 11 (Hebrews 11:13-16)
Authentic Faith
Authentic faith is rooted in regeneration and is displayed in an orthodox faith and in a willing, joyful life of obedience to God’s commands that overcomes the world.
1 John 5:1-5
Joseph – The Obedience of True Righteousness
True righteousness desires to submit to God, show mercy to others, and humbly receive correction from God so that it might fully obey.
Matthew 1:18-25
Mary – A Humble, Thoughtful, Obedient Faith
Mary is an example for all believers as she receives God’s staggering promise with a humble, thoughtful, obedient faith.
Luke 1:26-38
Zechariah – The Dark Night Of Doubt
The disappointments of life can provoke doubt in even the strongest believers, but quiet reflection on God’s Word and work can restore our faith and fill us with praise.
Luke 1:18