Covenant of Grace: Recent Episodes
Dr. Michael Ross
June 18, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:35-44. Are you committed to the using all God has given you to build His Kingdom?
June 4, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:18-34. How have you responded to God's love as expressed in the Gospel?
May 28, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:18-34. How did Jesus silence the Sadducess with another brilliant reply?
May 21, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:13-17. How can believer's today obey the Lord's command to render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and render to God that which is God's?
May 14, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:13-17. How did Jesus turn the table son His foes when they questioned Him about paying taxes to Caesar?
April 30, 2017 - A study from Mark 12:1-12. What is the meaning behind the Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard of the Lord?
April 23, 2017 - A study from Matthew 27:57-28:15. How did Jesus back up every extraordinary claim He made about Himself by His resurrection from the dead?
April 16, 2017 - A study from Matthew 27:27-28:15. The entire Christian faith rises and falls on this one point: Did Jesus Christ rise from the dead?
April 9, 2017 - A study from Mark 11:1-33. Do you recognize and submit to His divine authority over every area of your life?
April 2, 2017 - A study from Mark 11:1-33. How does Jesus gracious rule and reign operate in our lives?
March 27, 2017 - A study from Mark 10:1-31. Will you follow the Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life -- or tragically walk away from Him?
March 19, 2017 - A study from Mark 10:1-31. How did Jesus radically change the status of marriage, the status of children, and the status of discipleship?
March 12, 2017 - A study from Mark 9:30-50. How can we add zest to a world bored with the blandness of sin?
March 5, 2017 - A study from Mark 9:30-50. Are you following the path of humility and servanthood, to true greatness in God's eyes?
February 26, 2017 - A study from Mark 9:14-29. When a situation arises in your life that seems impossible -- when you realize that you are without the power you need - do you trust in the God for whom everything is possible?
February 19, 2017 - A study from Mark 9:14-29. Do you recognize your desperate need for God's grace and power in every circumstance of life?
February 12, 2017 - A study from Mark 8:22-9:1. Have you embraced the Cross to live and die for Christ?
February 5, 2017 - A study from Mark 8:22-9:1. Do you anticipate your glory in Christ when you are raised from the dead and taken to heaven to live forever with Him?
January 29, 2017 - A study from Mark 8:1-21. How do we fill the hollow center in our souls?
January 22, 2017 - A study from Matthew 8:1-21. Are you waiting for God to show you a sign from heaven -- or have you recognized the abundant evidence God has already given, and trusted in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
January 15, 2017 - A study from Matthew 2:1-12. Have you come to Christ and chosen to worship and give your life to Him?
January 8, 2017 - A study from Luke 2:1-12. What can we learn from the visitation of the wise men?
January 1, 2017 - A study from Luke 2:22-38. Have you encountered Jesus in a way that has filled your soul with joy, praise, hope, comfort, marvel, and wonder?
December 18, 2016 - A study from Luke 1:57-80. Do you cling to the truth that when God comes into our lives, only good things come to pass, and this is the grand truth of Christmas that we must believe, yield to, and celebrate?
December 4, 2016 - A study from Luke 1:1-25. How have you responded to this important prophecy about the Messiah?
November 27, 2016 - A study from Luke 1:1-25. How would you respond if an angel appeared to you, and told you what to name your child?
November 20, 2016 - A study from Mark 7:24-30. Have you humbly admitted your sinfulness, helplessness, and need; and sought God's mercy?
November 13, 2016 - A study from Mark 7:24-30. Have you come to Him in faith and embraced Him as your Lord and Savior?
October 20, 2016 - A study from Mark 6:30-56. How can we persevere in ministry and mission?
October 16, 2016 - A study from Mark 6:30-56. What can God accomplish through us, when we are willing to depend completely on Him for the advancement of His Kingdom?
October 9, 2016 - A study from Mark 6:1-29. How can we work together to build God's Kingdom and expand His influence throughout the world?
October 2, 2016 - A study from Mark 6:1-29. Do you give Jesus Christ the honor He deserves, and witness to others of His glory, His grace, and His Gospel?
September 25, 2016 - A study from Mark 4:35-5:43. What happened when the demonic power of these unclean spirits came face-to-face with the Lord Jesus Christ -- and what happens today when unbelievers are set free by the power of the Gospel?
September 18, 2016 - A study from Mark 4:35-5:43. Do you believe that God''s authority extends over every area of our lives, and His mighty power is at work on our behalf?
September 11, 2016 - A study from Mark 4:1-34. Are you a part of the Kingdom of God as it grows and expands throughout the world?
September 4, 2016 - A study from Mark 4:1-34. Has the Word of God found good soil in your heart, that it may produce lasting fruit for the Kingdom of God?
August 28, 2016 - A study from Mark 3:22-30. What is the consequence for blaspheming the Holy Spirit?
August 21, 2016 - A study from Mark 3:22-30. What is the unpardonable sin of which Jesus spoke, and who could be guilty of it?
August 14, 2016 - A study from Mark 3:7-21. How do you respond to Jesus Christ -- with hostility, with apathy, with mere admiration without allegiance, or with faith, praise, adoration, and commitment?
August 7, 2016 - A study from Mark 3:7-21. What insights can we draw from a closer look at His adversaries, the crowds, His closest friends, and His family?
July 31, 2016 - A study from Mark 2:18-3:6. How did Jesus respond to the religious leaders' charges, establish Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath, and manifest the glory of true Gospel religion?
July 24, 2016 - A study from Mark 2:18-3:6. Have you truly seen Jesus Christ with the enlightened eyes of genuine faith, and do you savor your relationship with Him every day?
July 17, 2016 - A study from Mark 2:13-17. Have you realized your desperate spiritual condition, and come in faith to Jesus Christ, the great Physician and healer of souls?
July 10, 2016 - A study from Mark 2:13-17. Do you acknowledge your sin before God, and embrace Jesus Christ the Savior of sinners?
July 3, 2016 - A study from Mark 2:1-12. Have you come to the One who alone can forgive your sins and grant you everlasting life?
June 12, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:21-45. What was Jesus' primary concern while He was on earth?
June 12, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:21-45. Beginning to examine four snapshots from the ministry of Jesus that demonstrates His Power over the Spirit World, His Power over Human Suffering, His Power over Disease, and His Authority in His Gospel.
June 5, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:16-20. How have you responded to Christ's invitation to "Follow Me?"
May 15, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:14-15. How can we learn to put the Kingdom of God front and center in our lives, the way Jesus placed it front and center in His teaching?
May 9, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:2-14. What does the baptism of Jesus by John teach us about His person, and His Messianic redemptive work?
May 1, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:2-14. Who was the greatest prophet up to the time of Jesus?
April 24, 2016 - A study from Mark 1:1. How does the book of Mark help us revisit the Gospel of the Son of God, so that it transforms our lives in fresh and powerful ways?
April 10, 2016 - Is your church aiming for a healthy balance in the three reformed, evangelical, gospel emphases?
April 3, 2016 - How do evangelical pietism, reformed doctrinalism, and engagement of culture fit together in a Gospel Church?
March 27, 2016 - A study from Luke 23:34. How can we learn how to manifest the heart of forgiveness and grace that Jesus demonstrated, toward those who were responsible for His great suffering?
March 20, 2016 - A study from Luke 23:34. How was Jesus able to forgive those who put him on the cross?
March 13, 2016 - A study from Micah 7:1-20. How can we find hope as we consider the sad state of affairs in our world today?
March 6, 2016 - A study from Micah 7:1-20. Revival is nothing less than a visitation of Jesus Christ to His worldly, slumbering, dead church, which reverberates around the land.
February 28, 2016 - A study from Micah 6:1-16. Do you see the Micah Mandate manifesting itself in your life?
February 14, 2016 - A study from Micah 5:1-15. How do view the hardships that your family, church, and country face?
February 7, 2016 - A study from Micah 5:1-15. Two milennia ago, there took place an event of everlasting significance and incomprehensible wonder.
January 31, 2016 - A study from Micah 4:1-13. What can we learn about the future of the world from this passage?
January 25, 2016 - A study from Micah 4:1-13. Comparing the prophecies of Micah chapter 4 and Isaiah chapter 2.
January 17, 2016 - A study from Micah 3:1-12. What is the prophetic message Micah delivered to this situation of national corruption and how does it apply to us today?
January 10, 2016 - A study from Micah 3:1-12. How does Micah chapter 3 address the disruption in Israel's biblical balance of power?
January 3, 2016 - A study from Luke 2:22-35. Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as the salvation of God, and a light for revelation to all the people of the world?
December 27, 2015 - A study from Luke 2:22-35. When you behold the Lord Jesus Christ, do you recognize Him as your Messiah, and praise God for the gift of His Son?
December 20, 2015 - A study from Luke 2:1-14. Do you rejoice in the glorious truth of the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ?
December 20, 2015 - What role have angels played in the architecture of God's great work of salvation?
December 6, 2015 - Taking a closer look at the ministry and activity of angels as they appear in the biblical account of the Nativity.
November 29, 2015 - A study from Luke 1:67-79. What can we learn from the prophecy referred to as the Benedictus?
November 22, 2015 - A study from Luke 1:67-79. What insights can we glean from this remarkable Advent Canticle from the lips of Zacharias?
November 15, 2015 - A study from Micah 2:1-13. How can we recover an insatiable hunger to hear the Word of the Lord, to listen for God's voice speaking to us, and to order our lives according got the Word of the Lord?
November 8, 2015 - A study from MIcah 2:1-13. What can we learn about our own culture from Micah's message?
November 1, 2015 - A study from Micah 1:1-16. Are you willing to stop merely talking about love and grace and actually demonstrate God's love and grace to others?
October 25, 2015 - A study from Micah 1:1-16. What can we learn from the indictments against the Lord's wayward people?
October 18, 2015 - A study from Isaiah 66:1-24. Do you truly believe --even now-- that God is still on the throne?
October 11, 2015 - A study from Isaiah 66:1-24. Is your faith, hope, and life rooted in Christ's resurrection?
October 4, 2015 - A study from Ruth 4:13-22. Do you cling to Jesus Christ as your kinsman-redeemer?
September 27, 2015 - A study from Ruth 4:13-22. How did God overcome what appeared to be overwhelming adversity to bring blessing into Naomi's life -- and how does He do the sam in our lives?
September 20, 2015 - A study from Ruth 4:1-12. Do you know Him as your eternal Kinsman-Redeemer?
September 13, 2015 - A study from Ruth 4:1-12. How does this ancient account represent God's covenant of redemption with us?
September 6, 2015 - A study from Ruth 3:1-18. Have you embraced Jesus as your Lord and Savior?
August 30, 2015 - A study from Ruth 3:1-18. What insights can we draw from the unfolding of this ancient love story from Holy Scripture?
August 23, 2015 - A study from Ruth 2:1-23. How does God enable us to understand His providence in our lives?
August 16, 2015 - A study from Ruth 2:1-23. Examining the Biblical doctrine of Providence as set forth in the story of Ruth.
August 9, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:19-22. What does Naomi's example teach us about seeing God's grace and blessing, in the midst of hardship and adversity?
August 2, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:19-22. What insights can we draw from their experiences that can help us learn how to deal biblically with disappointment?
July 26, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:6-18. God is speaking to you in His providence in your life -- are you listening?
July 19, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:6-18. Now in your spiritual walk are you following in the footsteps of Orpah... or Ruth?
July 12, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:1-5. How can we always remember Christ's great sacrificial atoning death for our salvation and everlasting blessing?
July 5, 2015 - A study from Ruth 1:1-5. Examining the love story in the book of Ruth -- and the greater love story of God for His people.
June 28, 2015 - A study from Jeremiah 29:1-14. How can we be truly civil in an increasingly uncivil world?
June 21, 2015 - A study from Jeremiah 29:1-15. So how can God's people learn to become more civil?
June 14, 2015 - A study from Acts 17:16-31. What makes Christianity deep, real, and undeniably authentic?
June 7, 2015 - A study from Acts 17:16-31. How does genuine Biblical Christian faith counter the claim that Christianity is shallow?
May 31, 2015 - A study from Joshua 2:1-21 and 6:22-25. How can we develop a truly healthy and beneficial sexuality according to the Word of God?
May 24, 2015 - A study from Joshua 2:1-21 and 6:22-25. How can we properly assess and respond to this accusation?
May 17, 2015 - A study from Daniel 1:1-21. How can we answer the accusation that the church is anti-science?
May 10, 2015 - A study from Daniel 1:1-21. Can a sincere Christian follow Christ in a calling and a career as a serious scientist?
May 3, 2015 - A study from Genesis 41: 37-56 and 47:1-10. How can we reorient our thinking about the proper role of risk in our contemporary Christian life and witness?
April 26, 2015 - A study from Genesis 41: 37-56 and 47:1-10. How should we respond to the criticisms of the modern evangelical church?
April 19, 2015 - A study from James 4:1-12. What are the three steps toward spiritual renewal for a saint, revival of a church, and restoration of a nation?
April 12, 2015 - A study from James 4:1-12. What do we mean by the Reviving Grace of the Holy Spirit in the Church?
April 5, 2015 - A study from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9. Have you place your faith completely in the Crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ?
March 29, 2015 - A study from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9. How does the truth of the Resurrection impact your life today?
March 22, 2015 - A study from James 3:1-18. What insight does James give us on taming the tongue?
March 8, 2015 - A study from James 1:22-25. What does James have to say about three persistent problems we struggle with as Christians?
March 1, 2015 - A study from James 1:22-25. How can we gain a better knowledge and understanding of both the Historic Christian Faith and Biblical Christian Ethics?
February 22, 2015 - A study from James 5:1-12. What does James have to tell us about the Gospel call to a generous life?
February 15, 2015 - A study from James 5:1-12. You cannot serve God and money. Which master do you serve?
February 8, 2015 - A study from James 5:13-20. Are you learning how to respond to suffering in an increasingly Christlike manner?
February 1, 2015 - A study from James 5:13-20. How can the fiery trials of life bring forth the pleasing aroma and flavor of righteousness, godly character, and steadfast prayer?
January 25, 2015 - A study from James 4:13-17. Is your life marked by boastful, arrogant self-sufficiency -- or by humble reliance upon the Lord, and obedient submission to His will?
January 18, 2015 - A study from James 4:13-17. Do you live a life of arrogant self-determination, or walk in humble dependence on God's grace, guidance, and sovereignty?
January 11, 2015 - A study from 2 Peter 3:11-18 and Luke 2:39-52. Are you committed to guiding your children into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, cultivating a passion to grown in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and nurturing them to increase in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man?
January 4, 2015 - A study from 2 Peter 3:11-18 and Luke 2:39-52. The ultimate goal for Christian parents is to guide our children into establishing a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior.
December 28, 2014 - A study from Galatians 3:23 - 4:7. Have you acknowledged Jesus as God's Messiah, and trusted in His saving work?
December 21, 2014 - A study from Galatians 3 and 4. Do you rely upon Jesus to save you, meet your deepest spiritual needs, and bring you to your eternal Heavenly home?
December 14, 2014 - A study from Luke 2:1-7. During this season, are you mindful of this great truth of Christmas -- that the Incarnation is the invasion of God into the world, to bring the world back to Himself?
December 7, 2014 - A study from Luke 2:1-7. What do we really see when we take a closer look at the biblical record of the true Christmas story?
November 30, 2014 - A study from Psalm 11. The Advent season reminds us that in the person of Jesus Christ, the grace of God appeared to bring hope in troubled times -- then, and now.
November 23, 2014- A study from Psalm 11. What can we do when the foundations of our nation are crumbling and everything around us seems to be giving way?
November 16, 2014 - A study from James 1:19-21. How does biblical insight from James help us face our anger and deal with it in a Godly manner?
November 9, 2014 - A study from James 1:19-21. How can we guard against the deadly effects of sinful anger?
November 2, 2014 - A study from James 1:1-18. How can we learn to trust the Lord more, and lean more fully upon Him?
October 19, 2014 - A study from James 1:22-27. What are the four marks of the pure and undefiled religion that James exhorts us to pursue?
October 12, 2014 - A study from James 1:22-27. Are you committed to following and obeying God's Word?
October 5, 2014 - A study from Matthew 19:1-12. Are you learning to rely on God as the One who sovereignly arranges Christian marriage according to His plan and purpose?
September 28, 2014 - A study from Matthew 19:1-12. How does this passage apply to three types of people in our day who would not seek to be married?
September 21, 2014 - A study from several New Testament passages. Dr. Ross exposes and refutes ten destructive lies that feminism has sold to American women for decades.
September 14, 2014 - A study from several New Testament passages. Reviewing 10 passes in the New Testamnent that speak directly to and about women -- and see how they present a radically opposite picture of women than what is universally accepted today.
September 7, 2014 - A study from 1 Chronicles 28:9-21. What can we learn from these David's seven-fold exhortation to his son Solomon?
August 31, 2014 - A study from 1 Chronicles 28:9-21. What can we learn from these fatherly exhortations for David in this passage?
August 24, 2014 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. How can young men overcome these challenges and become the men God wants us to be?
August 17, 2014 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. Are you ready to focus your life on the spiritual warfare to which all men are called?
August 10, 2014 - A study from 1 Corinthians 6:9-20. What biblical truths can reshape both our reality and our lifestyle as Christians whether we are single or married?
August 3, 2014 - A study from 1 Corinthians 6:9-20. Do you acknowledge that your sexuality has eternal consequences, and as a believer, your sexuality belongs to Christ?
July 27, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 18:22. What are three important insights gleaned from Proverbs 18:22, that point out what single men and women should do in their pursuit of a godly marriage partner?
July 13, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 18:22. How can Christian singles develop a biblical approach about the issue of singleness and the pursuit of marriage?
July 13, 2014 - A study from 1 Coirnthians 7:1-40. Examining 10 vitally important principles from God's Word about singleness.
July 6, 2014 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:1-40. What vital principles can glean from this passage about a disturbing social trend that is powerfully impacting the American Church?
June 29, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 31:21-24. What can we learn about a Godly woman from the last chapter in Proverbs?
June 22, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 21:21-24. What role should women play in the physical safety, bodily health, mental soundness, emotional stability, and spiritual and moral holiness of her husband and children?
June 15, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 31:20. What principles does Proverbs 31:20 set forth about the ministry of the godly, noble woman?
May 4, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 31:1-9. What can we learn from this passage about how to be a godly man?
April 27, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 31:1-9. What valuable insights can we glean from this well-known passage of God's Word?
April 20, 2014 - A study from Colossians 3:1-17. Have you embraced the glorious truth of Christ's resurrection and been raised from death unto everlasting life?
April 13, 2014 - A study from Colossians 3:1-17. Do you acknowledge that God the Father is fully satisfied with the death of His Son, as the one and final sacrifice that secured salvation for all His people?
April 7, 2014 - A study from John 19:28-30. Do you acknowledge that God the Father is fully satisfied with the death of His Son, as the one and final sacrifice that secured salvation for all His people?
March 23, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:24-28. What valuable lessons can the ant, the rock badger, the locust, and the lizard teach us about our work?
March 16, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:21-23. How can we develop and solidify genuine Christian character in our souls?
March 9, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:21-23. What are the four types of people who violate these basic social principles and undermine a stable society?
February 23, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:18-20. Only the saving grace of Jesus Christ can keep the common grace of romance pure, pristine, and pleasing to God.
February 16, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:15-17. Have you embraced God's saving grace in Jesus Christ?
February 9, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:15-17. What insights can we glean from Proverbs 30 about true biblical contentment?
February 2, 2014 - A study from Romans 1:18-32. How are God's people to respond in this desperate situation of spiritual darkness?
January 26, 2014 - A study from Romans 1:18-32. How is the chilling indictment of a godless society in Romans chapter 1, so applicable for our society today?
January 19, 2014 - A study from Isaiah 58-59. What do the prophetic words of Isaiah have to say to our society that has such little regard for the sanctity of human life?
January 12, 2014 - A study from Isaiah 58-59. What do the prophetic words of Isaiah have to say to our society that has such little regard for the sanctity of human life?
January 5, 2014 - A study from Proverbs 30:10-14. How can God's people seek to cultivate a culture of civility in our society?
December 29, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 30:10-14. How can the wisdom of the Proverbs help us recognize and recover the importance of cultivating a culture of civility?
December 22, 2013 - A study from Luke 2:8-15. What is this "peace on earth" that the angels proclaimed at the birth of our Savior?
December 15, 2013 - A study from Matthew 1:1-17. Have you embraced Jesus as your Messiah, Redeemer, Prophet, Priest, and King?
December 8, 2013 - A study from Matthew 1:1-17. What can we learn from examining God's promise of a Messiah throughout the Bible?
December 1, 2013 - A study from Isaiah 9:1-7. The Christmas light of the Incarnate Son of God broke into the world 2000 years ago -- and continues to bring light to the nations today.
November 24, 2013 - A study from Isaiah 9:1-7. Have you embraced Jesus Christ as your Messiah, Savior, Lord, and King?
November 17, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 30:1-9. How can we learn to recognize and appreciate the benefits and blessings of God's common grace, and recover the joy of pursuing biblical simplicity in the Christian life?
November 10, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 30:1-9. How can we recapture the joy of simplicity in the way we appreciate the simple blessings of God's common grace to all?
November 3, 2013 - How can the church once again be "Reformed and always reforming" in our worship, doctrine, sacraments, and church government, so that we may be a clean instrument in the hands of the Lord?
October 27, 2013 - How can the church today continue to carry the torch of Gospel light ignited during the Reformation?
October 20, 2013 - A study from Proverbs. How can we pursue the national, corporate, and individual ethic of justice that is set forth in God's Word?
October 13, 2013 - A study from Proverbs. What do the Proverbs teach us about justice and goodness?
October 6, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 12:8-12. What should our goal be as Christian parents?
September 29, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 12:8-12. Are you committed to training your children in the way of the Lord?
September 15, 2013 - A study from Proverbs. What wisdom can you mine from Proverbs and the rest of God's Word that will guide you in finding the marriage partner that God has for you?
September 15, 2013 - A study from Proverbs. What principles does the Word of God set forth to help us make sure we marry the right spouse?
September 8, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 13:24. How can we learn to raise our children into faithful disciples of Jesus Christ?
September 1, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 9:1-18. Are you following the path that leads to the house of Folly or to the house of Wisdom?
August 25, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 9:1-18. Do you cultivate the fear of the Lord and the knowledge of the Holy One?
August 18, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 8:1-36. Will you embrace the wisdom in God's Word, and embrace the path of life and blessing?
August 11, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 8:1-36. Will you hear and heed the instruction of God's wisdom as set forth in His Word -- or will you neglect it to your shame and detriment?
August 4, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 7:1-27. How does Proverbs 7 vividly warn us and our children about the way of temptation, and steer us toward walking in the ways of the Lord?
July 28, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 7:1-27. What cautionary lessons can we draw for ourselves and our children from this instructive portion of Holy Scripture?
July 21, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 6:20-35. What does the book of Proverbs teach us about the real cost of free love?
July 14, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 6:20-35. What does Proverbs teach us about love, sexuality, lust, and adultery?
July 7, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 6:1-19. How can we train our children to flee from the things that are an abomination to the Lord, and cultivate lives of faithfulness and godliness?
June 30, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 6:1-19. What are the three kinds of fool in Proverbs chapter 6, and how can we warn our children against following in their footsteps?
June 23, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 5:1-23. How can we develop a healthy, biblical view of marriage, and steadfast commitment to it?
June 16, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 5:1-23. How can we deal with seeds of immorality in our lives?
June 9, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 4:1-19. How do these precious verses of Holy Scripture reveal three keys to a long life?
June 2, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 4:1-19. How can we reestablish the biblical value of godly men and fathers, and teach our children to value their wisdom and instruction?
May 26, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 3:21-35. What practical instructions are set forth for us in Proverbs chapter 3, that will help us fulfill this great commandment and pillar of life?
May 19, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 3:21-35. Are you following the Lord's exhortation to be a good neighbor to others?
May 9, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 3:1-20. Are we teaching our children to trust in the Lord -- or in themselves?
May 6, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 3:1-20. How can we instruct our children to build their lives upon these unshakable twin pillars of true life?
April 28, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 2:1-22. How can we train our youth to follow this path of life, rather than the path of foolishness and ruin?
April 21, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 2:1-22. Are we training our youth to follow the path to life, true love, and God -- or are we failing to dissuade them from the path of ultimate bitterness, isolation, and death?
April 14, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:20-33. What does this divine voice of Wisdom declare to the young people in Solomon's day -- and in our day as well?
April 7, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:20-33. Do you listen to the voice of folly or the voice of wisdom?
March 31, 2013 - A study from 1 Peter 1:3-9. Are you living in the glorious truth of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
March 24, 2013 - A study from 1 Peter 1:3-9. What sets Christianity apart from all the religions of the world?
March 17, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:8-19. How does the book of Proverbs warn us about the danger of bad friends?
March 10, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:8-19. What does the Book of Proverbs teach us about the folly of friends?
March 3, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:1-7. What vital principles can we learn from Proverbs, that will lead us to a blessed life of true wisdom and godliness?
February 24, 2013 - A study from Proverbs 1:1-7. Are you seeking the genuine wisdom that is found in the book of Proverbs, and founded on a healthy, biblical fear of the Lord?
February 17, 2013 - A study from Galatians 1:6-10. Do you heed Paul's urgent warning and hold fast to the majesty and the truth of the Biblical Gospel?
February 10, 2013 - A study from Galatians 1:6-10. Have you been deceived by spiritual counterfeits, or do you embrace the true, biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ?
February 3, 2013 - A study from Galatians 1:1-5. Why does the Gospel offend both the legalistic and the licentious?
January 27, 2013 - A study from Galatians 1:1-5. How does the genuine Gospel of Jesus Christ act as the antidote to the modern-day legalistic Pharisee, and the licentious Sadducee, that dwell in every one of us?
January 20, 2013 - A study from Daniel 11:20-12:13. What are some of the signs of the second coming of Christ?
January 13, 2013 - A study from Daniel 11:20-12:13. Are you on guard against persecution and spiritual deception as you walk in the security of the Lord?
January 6, 2013 - A study from Daniel 10:01-11:19. What fascinating information does Daniel's vision reveal to us about the scope of ancient history in that region of the world?
December 30, 2012 - A study from Daniel 10:1-11:19. Do you rely on God's Word to teach you about the spiritual realm, and trust completely in Jesus Christ for victory over our unseen enemies?
December 23, 2012 - A study from John 1:14-18. When you look at Jesus Christ, do you see a mere man -- or do you see God Himself?
December 16, 2012 - A study from John 1:5-9. Have your eyes been opened by Jesus Christ, the Light of the World?
December 9, 2012 - A study from John 1:5-9. In a world of sin, darkness, and death, Jesus Christ has come to us as the light of the world and the life of men.
December 2, 2012 - A study from John 1:1-4. Do you hail Christ as the Incarnate Deity, glorify Him as your King, and find your life in Him?
November 25, 2012 - A study from John 1:1-4. Do you recognize and embrace Jesus Christ as God in human flesh -- the Incarnate Son of God, and the life and light of the world?
November 18, 2012 - A study from Psalm 72. What can we learn from Psalm 72 about how we can pray for the President of the United States?
November 11, 2012 - A study from Psalm 72. How can the ancient prayer for Israel's king in Psalm 72, serve as a model for how we can pray for our president today?
November 4, 2012 - A study from 1 Timothy 2:1-4. What are the principles in God's Word that should guide the way we vote for a president?
October 28, 2012 - A study from Daniel 9:20-27. Do you trust in the absolute sovereignty of God over history and the affairs of men, and the Messianic redemptive ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ?
October 21, 2012 - A study from Daniel 9:20-27. What can we learn from a closer look at God's remarkable answer to Daniel's prayer, in the form of the prophecy of the seventy weeks?
October 14, 2012 - A study from Daniel 9:1-19. What are the pattern and elements of Daniel's great prayer, and how can his example help us strengthen and improve our own prayer lives?
October 7, 2012 - A study from Daniel 9:1-19. How can God's people today follow Daniel's example in praying for ourselves, our families, the church, and our nation?
September 30, 2012 - A study from Daniel 5:1-30. Will you heed the writing on the wall before it is too late?
September 23, 2012 - A study from Daniel 5:1-30. What insights can we draw from this royal banquet, a divine warning, and its inevitable fulfillment?
September 16, 2012 - A study from Daniel 7:1-28. What does Daniel's vision teach us about the triumph of the King and His Kingdom?
September 9, 2012 - A study from Daniel 7:1-28. Do you trust that no matter how badly things may seem to be going at any particular time in history, God will ultimately win, and His Kingdom will advance in triumph?
September 2, 2012 - A study from Daniel 4:4-37. What insights can we draw from the divinely decreed humiliation, and ultimate conversion, of this prideful pagan king?
August 26, 2012 - A study from Daniel 4:4-37. How did God transform this pompous pagan ruler into a contrite convert to the One true and living God?
August 19, 2012 - A study from Daniel 3:1-4:3. Do you rely upon the Lord's faithfulness and constant presence with you -- even in the fiery trials of life?
August 12, 2012 - A study from Daniel 3:1-4:3. How can believers today, in the face of a rising tide of hostility and opposition against the Christian faith, manifest a similar courage, commitment, and boldness for the Lord?
August 5, 2012 - A study from Daniel 3:1-4:3. Are you easily swayed by the idolatry of the day in its various manifestations -- or do you mirror the faith and devotion of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
July 29, 2012 - A study from Daniel 2:1-49. In times of crisis or in everyday life, do you diligently seek the Lord, and strive to live by His wisdom and truth?
July 22, 2012 - A study from Daniel 2:1-49. Are you listening to pretenders, or do you trust in God who reveals deep and hidden things, and gives wisdom to the wise?
July 15, 2012 - A study from Daniel 1:1-7. What can we learn from these four young men who knew their God, and understood how this truth should impact how they faced their circumstances?
July 8, 2012 - A study from Daniel 1:1-7. Who are the four main characters, not only in the book of Daniel, but in all of history as well?
July 1, 2012 - A study from Daniel 1:1-7. What kinds of qualities enabled Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abdnego to influence the pagan culture around him, and eventually change the world?
June 24, 2012 - A study from Daniel 1:1-7. Are you trying to meet the outward standards of the culture of our day -- or are you seeking to live an uncompromising life for the Lord?
June 17, 2012 - A study from John 4:1-26. Does your worship flow forth from a heart that has been permeated with God's Spirit and God's Word?
June 10, 2012 - A study from John 4:1-26. How can we ensure that our worship of the Lord, is in accordance with a biblically accurate knowledge of Him?
June 3, 2012 - A study from Ephesians 5:15-21. What does God's Word teach us about psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in worship?
May 27, 2012 - A study from Ephesians 5:15-21. How does Holy Scripture underscore the vital importance of singing in Christian worship?
May 20, 2012 - A study from Deuteronomy 12:1-32. How does the Word of God support the historical Reformed understanding of the regulative principle of worship?
May 13, 2012 - A study from Deuteronomy 12:1-32. What principles does God's Word set forth about the Regulative Principle of worship?
May 6, 2012 - A study from Exodus 33:1-23. Do you have a passion for the presence of God in worship?
April 29, 2012 - A study from Exodus 33:1-23. How does genuine worship act as the antidote to our sense of dehumanization and loss of identity?
April 22, 2012 - A study from Exodus 32:1-35. How can we learn to walk faithfully with our Lord Jesus Christ, and flee from the false gods that glitter with the fool's gold of this unbelieving world?
April 15, 2012 - A study from Exodus 32:1-35. How can we learn to identify idolatry in its various insidious manifestations, and flee from it as we grow in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord?
April 8, 2012 - A study from John 20:1-31. Do you rejoice in the glorious eternal victory that is the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?
April 1, 2012 - A study from John 20:1-31. Do you recognize the necessity and earthshaking significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
March 25, 2012 - A stud from John 19:16-42. How do you respond to the Crucifxion of Jesus Christ?
March 18, 2012 - A study from John 19:16-42. What do you believe the Christian faith is all about?
March 11, 2012 - A study from John 19:16-42. Are you overwhelmed by the amazing love of our Lord Jesus Christ?
March 4, 2012 - A study from Exodus 3:1-12 and 18-19. When it comes to worship, do you seek to do it your way -- or God's way?
February 26, 2012 - A study from Exodus 3:1-12 and 18-19. How can the church in our culture today refocus worship back where it belongs -- on God rather than on us?
February 19, 2012 - A study from Genesis 4:1-8. What does this ancient account teach us about the vital importance of pursuing worship that pleases God, according to biblical principles?
February 12, 2012 - A study from Genesis 4:1-8. How can we keep our natural bent toward idolatry from corrupting and perverting the true worship of God?
February 5, 2012 - A study from Genesis 4. What was the principle reason for the Protestant Reformation?
January 29, 2012 - A study from Isaiah 61:1-3. Are you committed to proclaiming far and wide that now is the day of God's grace for all who will come in repentance and faith to His Son Jesus Christ, the Anointed One, the Savior and Messiah sent from God for our salvation?
January 22, 2012 - A study from Isaiah 61:1-3. Are you committed to proclaiming the glorious Gospel message?
January 15, 2012 - A study from Isaiah 52:13-53:12. Why did it please God to send His Son Jesus Christ as the servant who came to suffer, and to die on the cross for the sins of His people.
January 8, 2012 - A study from Isaiah 52:13-53:12. Do you see Jesus Christ as a mere man who was put to death -- or your divine Savior, who suffered and died on the cross for your sin?
January 1, 2012 - A study from Isaiah 50:4-9. What can we learn from Christ's absolute devotion, commitment, and obedience to His Father's will?
December 25, 2011 - A study from Isaiah 50:4-9. What are some of the characteristics that would mark the greatest of all of God's disciples -- and how does Jesus fit this description?
December 18, 2011 - A study from Isaiah 49:1-6. Jesus Christ is the Light of the nations whose coming was foretold centuries before by Isaiah.
December 11, 2011 - A study from Isaiah 49:1-6. How can desperate people rediscover the great hope that Christmas represents?
December 4, 2011 - A study from Isaiah 42:1-4. How does Jesus Christ establish justice in a too-often unjust world?
November 27, 2011 - A study from Isaiah 42:1-4. Do you trust in the one who will bring forth justice to the nations and right every wrong?
November 20, 2011 - A study from 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Do you pray for the people and nations throughout the world?
November 13, 2011 - A study from 1 Timothy 2:1-7. How can we uphold our brothers and sisters in the faith throughout the world, as they face persecution for Jesus Christ?
November 6, 2011 - A study from 2 Corinthians 10:1-6. What are these five pillars of biblical truth upon which the Reformation was founded?
October 30, 2011 - A study from 2 Corinthians 10:1-6. How can we experience a new reformation in our day?
October 23, 2011 - A study from Psalm 46:1-11. Have you found God to be your mighty fortress and refuge?
October 16, 2011 - A study from Psalm 46:1-11. What is at the hear of Martin Luther's widespread influence?
October 9, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:39-40. How does Holy Scripture guide us with God's wisdom in dealing with the challenging issue of remarriage?
October 2, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:39-40. How does the infallible Word of God instruct us in the area of marriage and divorce -- and in particular, how does it help us to rethink the issue of remarriage?
September 25, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:36-38. How can God's people, whether single or unmarried, learn to glorify God in the state to which He has called each one of us?
September 18, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:36-38. How can we develop a biblical, Christian perspective on singleness?
September 11, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:25-35. How does the plain truth and clear honesty of God's Word help us navigate the realities of marriage?
September 4, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:25-35. How does God's Word inform and equip us to handle the realities of marriage?
August 21, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. How can we embrace God's call to contentment with regard to our marriage situation or marital status?
August 14, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:10-13. What does God's Word teach us about divorce and marriage?
August 7, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:10-13. What important, biblical insights can we glean from God's Word about marriage and divorce?
July 31, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:8-16. How can we understand God's perspective on marriage, divorce, and remarriage, through a closer look at His eternal Word?
July 24, 2011 - A study from 1 Corinthians 7:8-16. How can we regain a truly biblical perspective on the issue of marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and recover the importance of faithfulness in the marriage relationship?
July 17, 2011 - A study from Acts 28:11-31. How can the church recapture the passion and purpose of the apostle Paul, and make the most of the opportunities God gives us to proclaim the Gospel?
July 10, 2011 - A study from Acts 28:11-31. Have you received and believed the Gospel message of God's salvation?
July 3, 2011 - A study from Acts 26:1-32. Have you embraced the truth of the Gospel, and received eternal life in Jesus Christ?
June 26, 2011 - A study from Acts 26:1-32. When the world takes offense to the message of the cross, how should we respond?
June 19, 2011 - A study from Acts 25:1-27. How can we learn to answer people with gentleness, respect, and sound reason, when we are questioned about our faith?
June 12, 2011 - A study from Acts 25:1-27. How did Paul defend himself and the Christian faith, and how did the authorities respond to his passionate oratory?
June 5, 2011 - A study from Acts 23:23 - 24:27. How can we learn to follow Paul's example?
May 29, 2011 - A study from Acts 23:23-24:27. How can we live as powerful witnesses for our Lord and Master -- even when we face opposition for His sake?
May 22, 2011 - A study from Acts 21:37. What can we learn from Paul's trials and defenses in the book of Acts, beginning with his defense before the Jews?
May 15, 2011 - A study from Acts 21:37. Why does God's word place such emphasis on the conversion of Cornelius, the conversion of Paul, and the trials of Paul; and what can we learn from Paul's first trial and defense before the Jews?
May 8, 2011 - A study from Acts 21:1-36. Examining Paul's defense, his message, and the climax of this remarkable record of the early church.
May 1, 2011 - A study from Acts 21:1-36. How did the radical message of the Gospel begin to make inroads and transform the culture of the ancient world?
Apil 24, 2011 - A study from Psalm 2. Have you acknowledged Jesus Christ as your Lord and King, and found everlasting refuge in Him?
Apil 17, 2011 - A study from Psalm 2. Are you among the wicked who follow the way of the kingdom of the world -- or one of the righteous who lives as a citizen of the Kingdom of God?
April 10, 2011 - A study from Acts 20:17-38. How does Paul's goodbye to the Ephesian believers reveal a heart saturated with a loving commitment to the church of Jesus Christ?
April 3, 2011 - A study from Acts 20:17-38. How can church leaders and individual believers in our day demonstrate a deep, passionate love for Christ's church?
March 27, 2011 - A study from Acts 20:1-16. The five simple commitments that made the early church such a powerful force, are still present in many churches today that are making an impact for the Lord Jesus Christ.
March 20, 2011 - A study from Acts 20:1-16. How can a look at both the struggles and triumphs of the early New Testament church help us face our challenges today?
March 13, 2011 - A study from Acts 19:21-20:6. How can we effectively combat the civil religion and unbelief rampant in our culture and society, and make a difference for the Lord Jesus Christ?
March 6, 2011 - A study from Acts 19:21-20:6. What is the danger of civil religion and how does the Gospel act as the antidote for it?
February 27, 2011 - A study from Acts 18:18-19:20. How can we combat the spirit of error so rampant in our day, with the Spirit of Truth?
February 20, 2011 - A study from Acts 18:18-19:20. How can we learn to discern the Spirit of Truth from the spirit of error?
February 13, 2011 - A study from Acts 18:1-17. How did God's providential people impact Paul's life -- and how do they impact ours?
February 6, 2011 - A study from Acts 18:1-17. Who were some of God's providential people in the apostle Paul's life -- and who are they in your life?
January 30, 2011 - A study from Acts 17:22-34. What happened when Paul brought Athens the Next Big Thing -- the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
January 23, 2011 - A study from Acts 17:22-34. How can we effectively reach postmodern man with the regenerating power of the ancient Gospel message of the Lord Jesus Christ?
January 16, 2011 - A study from Acts 3:11-26. Are you in need of a time of refreshing from the Lord?
January 9, 2011 - A study from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. What insights can we gather from the Apostle Paul's unique portrayal of Jesus Christ as the Son from Heaven?
January 2, 2011 - A study from John 20:30-31. How does the Gospel of John portray Jesus?
December 26, 2010 - A study from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Jesus Christ is God's promised Messiah, possessing full divinity yet coming to earth in His incarnation to fulfill His great mission of salvation.
December 19, 2010 - A study from John 20:30-31. What does John's Gospel teach us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
December 12, 2010 - A study from Luke 2:1-40. What is the meaning of the title The Son of Man -- and what biblical truths does this title convey about Jesus Christ?
December 5, 2010 - A study from Luke 2:1-40. What valuable insights can we gather from a closer look at Luke's frequent designation of Jesus Christ as The Son of Man?
November 28, 2010 - A study from Mark 8:22-9:1. This Advent season, do you embrace Jesus Christ, the Son of Mary, as God's suffering Messiah, who is invested with the ultimate divine authority to grant you eternal life?
November 21, 2010 - A study from Mark 8:22-9:1. How does the Gospel of Mark paint a unique portrayal for us of Jesus Christ, the son of Mary?
November 14, 2010 - A study from Acts 17:16-21. How can we, like Paul in Athens, face our spiritually confused society and culture head-on, with the uncompromising truth of the Gospel?
November 7, 2010 - A study from Acts 17:16-21. What are the four basic questions that every person's worldview tries to answer?
October 31, 2010 - A study from Acts 17:1-21. How does Paul's life reinforce the principle of Gospel progress through frustration and hardship?
October 24, 2010 - A study from Acts 17:1-21. Why do we often forget that the Gospel always makes progress through much difficulty?
October 17, 2010 - A study from Acts 16:35-40 . What are the biblical principles for the relationship between church and state? Does your true citizenship lie in the City of Man -- or the city of God?
October 10, 2010 - A study from Acts 16:35-40 . What does God's Word teach us about the relationship between the church and the state?
October 3, 2010 - A study from Acts 16:1-10. How should you respond when the Lord sets up a divine detour sign in your life?
September 26, 2010 - A study from Acts 16:1-10. How should you respond when the Lord sets up a divine detour sign in your life?
September 19, 2010 - A study from Acts 15:36-41. What was this situation that cause such sharp disagreement between Barnabas and Paul -- whose side of the argument was right -- and what happened next?
September 12, 2010 - A study from Acts 15:36-41. What was the cause of the this sharp division between Paul and Barnabas, and what can we learn from this account when disagreements arise between Christians today?
September 5, 2010 - A study from Acts 15:12-35. What exactly is the doctrine of justification, why is it so important for every Christian, and what did the Jerusalem council decide about this vital issue?
August 29, 2010 - A study from Acts 15:12-35. How did the Apostles deal with this serious controversy, and what lessons can we draw from this incident about dealing with controversy in the church today?
August 22, 2010 - A study from Acts 15:12-35. What is the biblical foundation for the Reformed doctrine of justification by faith alone?
August 15, 2010 - A study from Acts 14:8-28. Do you believe that God uses trials, tribulation, hardship, and suffering to strengthen our faith and accomplish His purposes in our lives?
August 8, 2010 - A study from Acts 14:8-28. Do you respond to tribulations by shrinking back from following the Lord or pressing forward in ever-increasing faith in Jesus Christ?
August 1, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:42-14:7. What insights can we draw from a closer look at this key transition point in redemptive history?
July 25, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:42-14:7. How did the Gentiles, the Jews, and the Apostles respond to the proclamation of Gospel truth and how does this event set the stage for the end of the Old Testament church and the beginning of the New Testament church?
July 18, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:15-43. Do you trust that God is absolutely faithful to always bring to pass what He has promised?
July 11, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:15-43. Have you received the blessings and benefits of the fulfillment of this ancient covenantal promise?
July 4, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:4-14. When Satan turns up the heat against God's people, do you respond with disappointment, discouragement, and despair -- or do you boldly and confidently lay hold of the promises and power of God?
June 27, 2010 - A study from Acts 13:4-14. Do you trust that the God's Word will accomplish His purposes and will not return to Him void?
June 20, 2010 - A study from Acts 12:1-25. What does this remarkable account from God's Word teach us about the power of fervent prayer and supplication, and the reality of God's supernatural deliverance?
June 13, 2010 - A study from Acts 12:1-25. What lessons can we learn from this remarkable account, about the Lord's deliverance when we face adversity and suffering?
June 6, 2010 - A study from Acts 11:1-30. How did the infant New Testament church answer some fundamental questions regarding the relationship of Judaism with the emerging Christian faith, and how is this reflected in the history of these two ancient churches?
May 30, 2010 - A study from Acts 11:1-30. How did the infant New Testament church answer some fundamental questions regarding the relationship of Judaism with the emerging Christian faith, and how is this reflected in the history of these two ancient churches?
May 23, 2010 - A study from Acts 10:1-48. What does God's Word teach us about the encounter between Peter and Cornelius, that quite literally changed the world?
May 16, 2010 - A study from Acts 10:1-48. Do you comprehend the power of the Gospel to tear down the walls of sin and bigotry that separate God from man, and men from each other?
May 9, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:32-43. What can we learn from Peter's example about learning from Jesus, every step of the way in our pilgrimage toward spiritual maturity?
May 2, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:32-43. Are you also seeking to follow Christ, by learning from Him every day, and walking with Him as His faithful disciple?
April 25, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:23-31. Are you a mushroom Christian -- or is God patiently growing you into a strong oak tree?
April 18, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:23-31. Do you realize the importance of long seasons of growth for our spiritual maturity?
April 11, 2010 - A study from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9. Have you placed your faith completely in the Crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ?
April 4, 2010 - A study from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9. How does the truth of the Resurrection impact your life today?
March 28, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:1-22. Has God opened your eyes too, so that you can see that Jesus Christ is Lord?
March 21, 2010 - A study from Acts 9:1-22. How does the remarkable experience of Saul on the road to Damascus give us a paradigm for the conversion of every genuine believer?
March 14, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:26-40. What does this story teach us about the persistent, pursuing grace of God for broken people who need Jesus Christ?
March 7, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:26-40. Do you trust in your own abilities, strength, and self-sufficiency -- or have you come to Jesus Christ in brokenness and humility, and been transformed by His grace?
February 28, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:9-24. How do we see the bitter seeds of Simon the Magician's corruption come to rotten fruition in the modern-day church?
February 21, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:9-24. What valuable insights can we draw from the tragic cautionary example of Simon the magician in the book of Acts?
February 14, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:4-17. What can we learn from this account about reaching the world for Jesus Christ in our day?
February 7, 2010 - A study from Acts 8:4-17. What can we learn from a closer look at this spread of the Gospel into the world?
January 31, 2010 - A study from Acts 7:54-8:8. When it comes to spiritual warfare, are you a playground patsy -- or a battleground believer?
January 24, 2010 - A study from Acts 7:54-8:8. Are you a friend of the world or a soldier of the cross?
January 17, 2010 - A study from Luke 2:33-35. What Biblical insights can we draw from the prophetic words of Simeon?
January 10, 2010 - A study from Luke 2:29-32. Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as the salvation of God and the light for revelation for all people's of the world?
January 3, 2010 - A study from Luke 2:29-32. When you behold the Lord Jesus Christ, do you recognize Him as your Messiah, and praise God for the gift of His Son?
December 27, 2009 - A study from Luke 2:1-14. Do you rejoice in the glorious truth of the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ?
December 20, 2009 - A study from Luke 2:1-14. How can we live each day in light of the life changing wonder of the birth of Jesus Christ?
December 13, 2009 - A study from Luke 1:46-55. Have you experienced the Lord's grace and mercy, and do you likewise respond to Him with praise and adoration?
December 6, 2009 - A study from Luke 1:46-55. What can we learn today from a closer look at Mary's remarkable song of praise?
November 29, 2009 - A study from Luke 1:68-79. What inisights can we gleen from this remarkable advent canticle, from the lips of Zecharias?
November 22, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:8-15. Are you crying out to the Lord, asking Him to powerfully visit us with deliverance and spiritual revival?
November 15, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:8-15. Are you committed to walk closely with the Lord and live for Him every day, no matter what the cost?
November 8, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:8-15. Are you committed to walk closely with the Lord and live for Him every day, no matter what the cost?
November 1, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:8-15. How does persecution often work to expand the church of Jesus Christ rather than extinguish it?
October 25, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:1-7. How did the apostles deal with controversy with genuine mercy and truth?
October 18, 2009 - A study from Acts 6:1-7. What was this ancient controversy, and how did the apostles handle the situation with justice, mercy, and truth?
October 11, 2009 - A study from Acts 5:33-42. Gamaliel understood the power of ideas to transcend a man's life and death.
October 4, 2009 - A study from Acts 5:33-42. What does this account of the apostles and Gamaliel teach us about the providence of God, and the power of ideas?
September 27, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:37-47. What should the church's vision be and how can we keep from losing our vision?
September 20, 2009 - A study from Acts 5:12-32. How can we live as model citizens, and at the same time, obey the Lord in the midst of a hostile culture?
September 6, 2009 - A study from Acts 5:12-32. How should we respond when the government and the state come into conflict with God's Word?
September 6, 2009 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:11-13. Do you find the strength to persevere in your faith, in the knowledge of God's Perseverance with you?
August 30, 2009 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:11-13. Are you committed to persevere in your faith, even through the difficult times in life?
August 23, 2009 - A study from Philippians 1:9-11. Are you diligently pursuing the goal of being pure and blameless before the Lord?
August 16, 2009 - A study from Philippians 1:9-11. Do you see Paul's pastoral prayer coming to fruition in your life?
August 9, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:32-5:11. Are you committed to consecrating your life to the Lord or are you holding back?
August 2, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:32-5:11. How can the story of Ananias and Sapphira serve to caution us about the danger of living a lie before the Lord?
July 26, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:13-22. Are you silent about Christ in the face of opposition or do you boldly proclaim the Good News of your Lord and Savior?
July 19, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:13-22. Are you silent about Christ in the face of opposition or do you boldly proclaim the Good News of your Lord and Savior?
July 12, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:1-12. Do you affirm, along with the early church, that Jesus alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life?
July 5, 2009 - A study from Acts 4:1-12. We can only find salvation in the one Name that is about all other names -- the Lord Jesus Christ.
June 28, 2009 - A study from Acts 3:1-10. How can the church keep a joyful mindset and sunder forth wit the gospel of Jesus Christ to bring salvation to the lost?
June 21, 2009 - A study from Acts 3:1-10. Do you believe that Jesus Christ and His Church still have the power to radically transform lives today?
June 14, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:43-47. Do you daily demonstrate the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ to those around you?
June 7, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:43-47. How can we pursue lives of love, service, and devotion to Jesus Christ through persecution?
May 31, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:42. What lessons can we learn from a closer look at the prayers and the prayer life of the early New Testament church?
May 24, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:42. What can we learn from the infant New Testament church about the power and preeminence of prayer?
May 17, 2009 - Do you realize the spiritual significance and power that the Lord's Supper has for our lives today?
May 10, 2009 - What are some of the different views concerning the Lord's Supper that have developed in the church over the years?
May 3, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:41-47. How can we re-establish the centrality of the Word of God in the life and ministry of the modern evangelical church?
April 26, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:41-47. What can we learn about the importance of God's Word in building the church of Jesus Christ?
April 19, 2009 - What essential elements of the Gospel can we identify when we take a closer look at this powerful, history-making proclamation of God's truth?
April 12, 2009 - What insights can we gain from a closer look at this landmark event in church history?
March 29, 2009 - Do you embrace this glorious Gospel message that Peter proclaimed 2000 years ago?
March 22, 2009 - What is the significance of Pentecost for the church throughout history as well as for our lives today?
March 15, 2009 - A study from Acts. What can we learn from a closer look at the remarkable events of this watershed moment in history?
March 8, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:1-13. Do you rely completely upon the presence and power of the Holy Spirit of God?
March 1, 2009 - A study from Acts 2:1-13. What is the significance of Pentecost for the people of God?
February 22, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:12-14. What insights can we glean from Holy Scripture about the significance of this very special birth?
February 15, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:12-14. Are you alive and vibrant in your life and ministry for Jesus Christ?
February 8, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:9-11. Do you comprehend the incredible impact that the Lord's Ascension has upon your life today?
February 1, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:9-11. Have you placed your faith completely in the Risen and Ascended Lord Jesus Christ?
January 25, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:8. Does your life bear witness to the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ?
January 18, 2009 - A study from Acts 1:8. How can we live as a people genuinely called by Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and invested in this great movement of God throughout the world?
January 11, 2009 - A study from Matthew 2:1-18. Are you prepared for what you may have to endure for following Jesus Christ?
January 4, 2009 - A study from Matthew 2:1-18. How do you respond to the Incarnate Son of God -- with hostility or with worship and genuine faith?
December 28, 2008 - A study from Matthew 1:18-25. How can we grow in our faith and take a big step toward spiritual maturity?
December 21, 2008 - A study from Matthew 1:18-25. When you are faced with a hard choice, do you choose the path of personal convenience -- or the path of genuine righteousness?
December 14, 2008 - A study from Matthew 2:1-6. How do you respond to the Christmas message?
December 7, 2008 - A study from Matthew 2:1-6. Are you troubled by the Christmas message -- or do you embrace it with joy?
November 30, 2008 - A study from Matthew 1:18-25. Are you aware that the Lord can come into your life in a powerful way, and use you in a wonderful way for His glory, like He did with Mary?
November 23, 2008 - A study from Matthew 1:18-25. What does the Word of God teach us about the Virgin Mary, and the miraculous conception and Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ?
November 16, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:4-8. What does the Baptism of the Holy Spirit mean for our lives today?
November 9, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:4-8. How can we cut through the confusion, controversy, and contradictory teaching about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
November 2, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:6-8. What does the church in our time desperately need?
October 26, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:6-8. How can the church have a biblical understanding of the times, and the wisdom to know how to respond?
October 19, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:3. What does the Bible teach us about the Kingdom of God?
October 12, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:3. What does Holy Scripture reveal to us about the nature and characteristics of the kingdom of God?
October 5, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:1-3. How can we do our part to help finish what Christ began?
September 28, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:1-3. Why was the year 33 A.D. the most significant year in history?
September 21, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 9:10-15. Are you a self-centered steward of your own desires -- or a Christ-centered disciple who practices faithful stewardship for His glory?
September 14, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 9:10-15. Are you a self-centered steward of your own desires -- or a Christ-centered disciple who practices faithful stewardship for His glory?
September 7, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 9:6-9. Do you enjoy the blessings that accompany joyful, generous giving and faithful stewardship?
August 31, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 9:6-9. Do you sow selfishly and sparingly -- or faithfully and bountifully?
August 24, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5. What can we learn from these living examples of growing in God's grace?
August 17, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5. Does Jesus Christ's example powerfully compel you to grow in the grace and knowledge of Him?
August 10, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:3-15. Have you established a commitment of generous giving to the Lord, by first giving yourself to Him?
August 3, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:3-15. Have you given yourself wholeheartedly to the Lord in gratitude and reverence?
July 27, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 and 9. Does the recognition of God's marvelous grace in your life, inflame your soul with the desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ?
July 20, 2008 - A study from 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 and 9. Do you have a solid scriptural grasp of what God's Word teaches about this vitally important topic?
July 13, 2008 - A study from Titus 3:8. Do you demonstrate genuine faith, that manifests itself in the practice of good deeds for the glory of God?
July 6, 2008 - A study from Titus 3:8. Do you possess a genuine, living faith in Jesus Christ, that demonstrates itself in a life of good works for His glory?
June 29, 2008 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:11-13. Do you find the strength to persevere in your faith, in the knowledge of God's perseverance with you?
June 22, 2008 - A study from 2 Timothy 2:11-13. Are you committed to persevere in your faith, even through the difficult times in your life?
June 15, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 4:1-9. Do you crave the pure milk of God's Word, and hold fast to the sound doctrine that comes forth from its pages?
June 8, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 4:1-9. How can the church recover the supreme importance of proclaiming and holding fast to sound doctrine?
June 1, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 3:1. Do you acknowledge your spiritual overseers as God's gift to the church, and recognize their God-given authority and leadership?
May 25, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 3:1. Do you recognize the importance of Godly leadership in the church of Jesus Christ?
May 18, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Has your life been transformed by the power and preeminence of the Gospel?
May 11, 2008 - A study from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Beginning a new series on the five core values that shape the Christian church.
May 4, 2008 - A study from Philippians 4:10-20. Do you find genuine contentment and satisfaction in the Lord Jesus Christ?
April 27, 2008 - A study from Philippians 4:10-20. Have you discovered the secret of true contentment in the Lord Jesus Christ?
April 20, 2008 - A study from Philippians 4:1-5. Are you experiencing peace with God and peace in your relationships with others?
April 13, 2008 - A study from Philippians 4:1-5. Do you know how to live as a genuine peacemaker in the world, while at the same time, effectively engaging in the spiritual warfare that we all must face?
April 6, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:17-21. Are you eagerly awaiting a glorious eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ?
March 30, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:17-21. Do you truly comprehend the tremendous blessings that are yours as a citizen of heaven?
March 23, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:9-11. Do you comprehend the incredible impact that the Lord's Ascension has upon your life today?
March 16, 2008 - A study from Acts 1:9-11. Have you placed your faith completely in the Risen and Ascended Lord Jesus Christ?
March 9, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:12-16. Are you making progress in your Christian walk, and pressing on toward the goal to which Christ has called you?
March 2, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:12-16. When it comes to your relationship with God, do you Aim High -- or settle for something less?
February 24, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:8-11. Have you received the glorious benefits of justification by faith in Jesus Christ?
February 17, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:8-11. What does the Word of God teach us about the critical issue of justification?
February 10, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:1-7. Have you abandoned all confidence in the flesh and trusted fully in the Lord Jesus Christ?
February 3, 2008 - A study from Philippians 3:1-7. Are you putting your confidence in false religion, in yourself, or in the Lord?
January 27, 2008 - A study from Philippians 2:19-30. How can we learn how to be faithful servants of Jesus Christ by the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus?
January 20, 2008 - A study from Philippians 2:5-11. Are you learning to seek the place of humility, serving others, and walking in humble obedience before the Lord?
January 13, 2008 - A study from Philippians 2:5-11. Are you following in His footsteps of humility and obedient service?
January 6, 2008 - A study from Philippians 1:27-2:4. How can God's people learn to be of the same mind in love and unity, and live worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
December 30, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:27-2:4. How can we learn to live before a watching world in a manner worthy of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?
December 16, 2007 - A study from Matthew 2:1-12. Do you respond to Christmas like the Magi did -- by seeking and worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ?
December 9, 2007 - A study from Matthew 2:1-12. What does the Word of God really teach us about the famous Christmas story of the Magi?
December 2, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:12-26. Does the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ have the place of preeminence in your life?
November 25, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:12-26. Has the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ inflamed you with a passion to reach the lost, and to live out the reality of your new life in Him?
November 18, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:9-11. Are you diligently and passionately pursuing the goal of being pure and blameless before the Lord, and bearing the fruit of genuine righteousness?
November 11, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:9-11. Do you see Paul's pastoral prayer, in this passage, coming to fruition in your life?
November 4, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:3-8. Are you seeking to live as a partner with the Lord and His people, in spreading His Gospel and grace throughout the world?
October 28, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:3-8. How can the church be more effective in spreading the Gospel and building the Kingdom of God?
October 21, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:1-2. Do you truly understand who you are in Jesus Christ, and live in a manner consistent with your true identity?
October 14, 2007 - A study from Philippians 1:1-2. What can this remarkable epistle teach us about experiencing genuine joy in the midst of difficult circumstances?
October 7, 2007 - A study from Daniel 7:1-28. Are you aware of the war that is waged each and everyday, that we cannot see?
September 30, 2007 - What does the Bible teach the children of God about spiritual warfare and the ultimate victor?
September 23, 2007 - A study from Daniel 7:1-28. How can we survive the spiritual warfare that takes place in our lives?
September 16, 2007 - A study from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. Do you know that the Lord is a jealous God who wants you to place no one else or nothing else ahead of Him?
September 9, 2007 - A study from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. Do you love Christ with merely a sentimental, emotional love or with genuine holy love?
September 2, 2007 - A study from John 8:12-47. Are you committed to the cause of truth, as revealed to us in Jesus Christ?
August 26, 2007 - A study from John 8:12-47. What does Jesus Christ teach us about truth in the pages of God's Word?
August 19, 2007 - A study from Isaiah 55:1-13. Do you order your life by God's eternal, inspired Word, and submit to its divine teachings?
August 12, 2007 - A study from Isaiah 55:1-13. Do you trust in your own concept of truth, or do you submit to the absolute truth and authority of the eternal Word of God?
August 5, 2007 - A study from Romans 8:1-39. Examining the remarkable and multi-faceted work of the Holy Spirit, and His vital importance in Gods redemptive plan.
July 29, 2007 - A study from Romans 8:1-39. Do you understand the vital role the Holy Spirit plays in the body of Christ, and in the lives of individual believers?
July 22, 2007 - A study from I Timothy 3:14-16. Can you say that you know and understand the glory of the church?
July 15, 2007 - A study from I Timothy 3:14-16. Is the church merely the building down the street from your home, with the steeple and the bell tower?
July 8, 2007 - A study from Colossians 1:1-29. As the people of God, what should be the focus that determines how we live our lives?
July 1, 2007 - A study from Colossians 1:1-29. Have you failed to recognize the preeminence of Jesus Christ in your life?
June 24, 2007 - A study from Ephesians 2:1-22. Are you genuinely overwhelmed by the wonder of God's grace to you in Jesus Christ?
June 17, 2007 - A study from Ephesians 2:1-22. What really is grace -- and why is it so amazing??
June 10, 2007 - A study from Isaiah 59. How does this absence of a realization of the existence of absolute truth affect our lives?
June 3, 2007 - A study from Isaiah 59. What has happened to our perception of sin and why is it so important to see sin as it really is?
May 27, 2007 - A study from Psalm 8. Have you ever stopped to think about how insignificant you are in the scope of the entire universe and yet God cares for you?
May 20, 2007 - A study from Psalm 8. Can we have worth in and of ourselves, or is our dignity derived from something or someone else outside of ourselves?
May 13, 2007 - A study from Exodus 15. As you think about the greatness of God, do you ever stop to consider Him as the great warrior?
May 6, 2007 - A study from Exodus 15. Why is it important to Christianity to remember how great the Lord is?