Gabriel’s visit with Mary foretold the Messiah’s conception and birth. The angel’s message is the cornerstone of redemptive history. It calls us, like Mary, to acknowledge the mystery of God’s plans and to submit to His purposes in humility and trust. Luke 1:26-45 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a…
Why are so few people truly happy? As we study the book of Ecclesiastes, we will discover that learning, pleasure, laughter, and material possessions cannot satisfy our longing to know the meaning of life. All of our pursuits are stained by sin, and we cannot discover life, that is truly life, apart from the God…
After years of prophetic silence, God announced the birth of John the Baptist to one faithful couple. The announcement illustrates the mystery of God’s work throughout history. The events surrounding the birth of Jesus remind us that the providence of God can be seen at work in ordinary events, both good and bad. Luke 1:5-23…
How great was the apostle Paul’s yearning to go to Rome to preach! In this message from the opening chapter of Romans, we will see something of the Gospel’s power to save us, granting deliverance from guilt’s burden. The availability of this redemption is there for all who believe in this good news. Romans 1:1-17…
Following Wednesday’s message, we see how Jesus now pays the penalty for sin. The preparation of history has been completed, the promises of the Old Testament concerning are complete and God’s Ultimate Passover Lamb is sacrificed. John 19:30 English Standard Version (ESV) 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,”…
In this Psalm, we have a man who begins in the depths, but realises the intimacy of God’s relationship with him and is prepared to trust Him. By the end of the Psalm, he is taken up with the steadfast love of the Lord and revels in the forgiveness that is available in God. Psalm…
We fell well short of what God expects but thankfully he doesn’t treat us based on what we have done but on what Christ has done.