Obedience

It seems so easy to let our differences divide us. We feel comfort in surrounding ourselves with similar opinons, looks, backgrounds, and abilities to ours. This passage is just one of many examples that displays the deep unity the early church held, across differences, as the people clung to their commitment to the message of Jesus.

The rivalry between Mordecai and Haman reveals the cost and the great reward of living by faith. When God extends us invitations to transformation, how we respond shapes our hearts and our futures.

In this shocking climax to the Abraham story, he is faced with an absolutely horrifying test. How will this man, who has so often struggled in his faith, respond? And what does this famous story teach us today?

Famous, fascinating, and yet deeply flawed, David’s story is like a mirror and door. By looking at him we can better see and understand ourselves. And by looking through him we can see the one he ultimately pointed toward.

Jesus, speaking with the authority of the son of God, invites us to build our lives on him, the Rock who will not fail.

Paul’s famous “Christ Hymn” reveals that confession is a keystone to our joy, entrusting our broken ambitions and desires to the care of our risen King, Jesus Christ.