Encounter the Truth

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At the completion of the temple, Solomon prays for the people—that the Lord might be gracious to them and bless[...]
The church is not complete until godly elders have been put in place. These elders must not only know the[...]
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord[...]
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord[...]
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee[...]
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee[...]
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see[...]
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see[...]
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his[...]
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his[...]
The child of the manger has come to rule. To reckon with the message of Christmas, we must learn not[...]
Sin has separated us from the God who made us. Rather than living in friendship with him, we are excluded[...]
Sin has separated us from the God who made us. Rather than living in friendship with him, we are excluded[...]
The child of the manger has come that he might save his people from their sins. That was God’s message[...]
Jesus came as the long-awaited Messiah—the promised King of Israel, who would bring to fulfilment the promises of God for[...]
Jesus came as the long-awaited Messiah—the promised King of Israel, who would bring to fulfilment the promises of God for[...]
After long years of judgment in exile, God proclaims comfort for his people. He will bring them into the land[...]
Into a dark world, God brings a promise of light. Warfare will cease and joy will come. And the cause[...]
n a world of suffering and sadness, God gives his servant confidence that the Lord himself will come and stand[...]
In a world of suffering and sadness, God gives his servant confidence that the Lord himself will come and stand[...]
While rulers of the kingdoms of the world rage against the Lord and his rule, God places his King on[...]
While rulers of the kingdoms of the world rage against the Lord and his rule, God places his King on[...]
Instead of starting our Christmas season with a study of one of the gospels, we thought we'd look back to[...]
Instead of starting our Christmas season with a study of one of the gospels, we thought we'd look back to[...]
Peter is writing to believers who are living in the midst of a storm and coping with the uncomfortable sensation[...]
Peter is writing to believers who are living in the midst of a storm and coping with the uncomfortable sensation[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Leadership matters. Good leadership raises and dignifies any group of people—bad leadership does the opposite. This principle, which is true[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Peter has been preparing us for enduring opposition from a scornful world, and he wants believers in Christ to learn[...]
Peter has been preparing us for enduring opposition from a scornful world, and he wants believers in Christ to learn[...]
Christians live in the context of constant pressure from the world around. That was true in the first century AD—and[...]
Christians live in the context of constant pressure from the world around. That was true in the first century AD—and[...]
The biblical pattern for marriage is so out of step with the world’s pattern. Wives and husbands are called to[...]
The biblical pattern for marriage is so out of step with the world’s pattern. Wives and husbands are called to[...]
We are called to be subject to government and to those in authority over us in the workplace. And we[...]
We are called to be subject to government and to those in authority over us in the workplace. And we[...]
Jesus is the cornerstone, and in him, we are being built up together to be a beautiful temple in which[...]
Jesus is the cornerstone, and in him, we are being built up together to be a beautiful temple in which[...]
The new birth that is ours through the Word of God leads to a new way of relating to one[...]
The new birth that is ours through the Word of God leads to a new way of relating to one[...]
Jesus has ransomed us from our former way of life through his own blood. Having ransomed us at such cost,[...]
Jesus has ransomed us from our former way of life through his own blood. Having ransomed us at such cost,[...]
We who belong to Christ are immensely privileged people. The Spirit so worked in the Old Testament prophets that they[...]
We who belong to Christ are immensely privileged people. The Spirit so worked in the Old Testament prophets that they[...]
As he begins this letter, Peter knows that God’s people are facing real trials and difficulties. He does not minimize[...]
As he begins this letter, Peter knows that God’s people are facing real trials and difficulties. He does not minimize[...]
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their teaching,[...]
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their teaching,[...]
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will[...]
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
The writer now delves further into the theme of endurance. He takes us into the deep waters of opposition and[...]
The Christian life is a marathon run by faith. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus—and his model of[...]
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who[...]
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who[...]
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not[...]
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not[...]
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of[...]
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of[...]
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he[...]
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he[...]
Jesus’ sacrifice did what the animal sacrifices never did: it cleanses our conscience to make us fit for service in[...]
Jesus’ sacrifice did what the animal sacrifices never did: it cleanses our conscience to make us fit for service in[...]
The change of the priesthood means the introduction of a new covenant which is better in every way. God’s law[...]
The change of the priesthood means the introduction of a new covenant which is better in every way. God’s law[...]
Jesus is the greater Priest who lives forever, and so he "can save to the uttermost those who draw near[...]
Jesus is the greater Priest who lives forever, and so he "can save to the uttermost those who draw near[...]
Jewish converts might wonder if they are really safe without going to the Levitical priests at the Temple. The point[...]
Jewish converts might wonder if they are really safe without going to the Levitical priests at the Temple. The point[...]
Jesus offers us eternal rest—but we must take warning from the wilderness generation. We must listen and be faithful to[...]
Jesus offers us eternal rest—but we must take warning from the wilderness generation. We must listen and be faithful to[...]
Jesus is not only greater than angels, but greater than Moses. And he offers us a promised salvation greater than[...]
Jesus is not only greater than angels, but greater than Moses. And he offers us a promised salvation greater than[...]
Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious[...]
Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious[...]
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the[...]
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the[...]
The Kingdom is the greatest treasure we could ever find. True Kingdom people are single-minded and passionate about taking hold[...]
The Kingdom is the greatest treasure we could ever find. True Kingdom people are single-minded and passionate about taking hold[...]
The Kingdom will grow in ways that will surprise us. On the one hand, ungodly people will be mixed in[...]
The Kingdom will grow in ways that will surprise us. On the one hand, ungodly people will be mixed in[...]
Jesus sets out for us realistic expectations for his Word and the response it will receive. The four types of[...]
Jesus sets out for us realistic expectations for his Word and the response it will receive. The four types of[...]
There are two ways to respond to Jesus: cynical questioning or willing obedience. This evil generation refuses to repent and[...]
There are two ways to respond to Jesus: cynical questioning or willing obedience. This evil generation refuses to repent and[...]
How much does Jesus matter—and how much does my response to him matter? What is at stake when it comes[...]
How much does Jesus matter—and how much does my response to him matter? What is at stake when it comes[...]
Matthew highlights for us the fact that Jesus brings true rest in utter contrast to what the religious leaders offered.[...]
Matthew highlights for us the fact that Jesus brings true rest in utter contrast to what the religious leaders offered.[...]
Reactions to Jesus were mixed in the days of his earthly ministry—and they remain so today. And to get to[...]
Reactions to Jesus were mixed in the days of his earthly ministry—and they remain so today. And to get to[...]
As Jesus engages with the crowds, we begin to see how the world responds to Jesus Christ—and we see what[...]
As Jesus engages with the crowds, we begin to see how the world responds to Jesus Christ—and we see what[...]
In Matthew 10, Jesus sets out clear expectations for his followers of what it will look like to serve him[...]
In Matthew 10, Jesus sets out clear expectations for his followers of what it will look like to serve him[...]

With Jonathan Griffiths