This sibling rivalry got way out of hand. Learn about the disastrous consequences of Edom's pride and the certainty of God's justice ..read more

Jesus came not to call the righteous, but sinners (like me and you ..read more

“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” (CS Lewis) This story takes us between those two ditches by calling us to be aware of the enemy and his schemes, and to be in awe of the Son of God, who came to “destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8 ..read more

Facing exile because of their sin, the people of Israel are left asking, "is there any way God can redeem this disaster?" In response, God shows them a vision of a glorious future where he will deal with their sin and bring flourishing once more ..read more

All too easily, humans can twist religion into something aimed at serving our comfort, cravings, and convenience. That’s the temptation that Amos called Israel out for, and it's a temptation we have to be on guard against today ..read more

We all love poetic justice—when it happens to someone else. But Amos wants us to realize that God's true justice implicates each and every one of us ..read more

Is Jesus enough ..read more

Matthew draws our attention to Jesus' interaction with Peter's mother-in-law, as well as many who are oppressed by demons and sick. What does this section add to the portrait of the person and work of Christ that Matthew is painting for us? And how should we respond ..read more

After showing us Jesus' compassion for an outcast, Matthew now highlights Jesus' care for an oppressor. How does the Centurion's faith and Jesus' response shape our view of the King and His kingdom ..read more

After His authoritative teaching in the sermon on the mount, King Jesus now displays His authority through many miracles. First up? A leper who is cleansed physically, socially, religiously, spiritually, and eschatologically ..read more