Genesis 3. Why is this passage of Scripture so foundational to our understanding of God and His ways, and also of man and his failings? In what ways does this passage explain the Gospel to us? What can we learn about God’s judgements on Adam and Eve and his mercy towards them? What does this […]
1 Sam 13:1-23. Plagued by insecurity, Saul chose to disobey God and follow his own way. In his self-defence, he blames Samuel, the people, and the Philistines. He leaves a valuable lesson for us all, that honouring God’s way by faith and humility can save us so much trouble.
1 Sam 12:1-25. The prophet Samuel helps Israel acknowledge their sin, but then brings their focus to God’s faithfulness despite all their failures. He never forsook them and their failure was never the end, for God gives new beginnings. There may be bad decisions or failures behind us and we cannot change that, but now […]
Philemon 1:1-25. Captured in this special little letter from Paul to Philemon we find a redemptive story that so beautifully unfolds the gospel message. We also see our own story in Onesimus, who found such grace and favour in the face of such demerit and unworthiness. May God stir our hearts everyday to see that […]
Lev 16:1-30. Could it be that this OT Jewish feast would give profound insights into the finished work of Christ? See how the author of the book of Hebrews opens up the seemingly irrelevant book of Leviticus to reveal Christ to us. Wow. The gospel is amazing!
