We give an overview of Romans 5-8. Because of what Jesus has done for us, God is not angry or frustrated with us – His children through faith. We also discuss reconciliation and how we live a life in Christ free from the Law. Finally, we begin to consider what has happened to us “in…

In the last week of His earthly ministry, Jesus gives His final teaching in the Temple. After confounding the murderous traps and intentions of the Scribes and Sadducees, Jesus teaching on the signs that signal the destruction of the Temple and the end of the age.

Faith is built on the confident expectation that we have in Father God’s faithfulness. We complete the first section of Paul’s argument which demonstrates that sinners can be justified only by faith. We then move into the second section – chapters 5-8 – which shows the way those who are righteous by faith live their…

Jesus finally arrives at Jerusalem and enters the city on a donkey just as the prophet Zechariah had foretold. His disciples welcome Him with praise. Little do they know that in a few days time their Messiah would be rejected by the leaders and crucified. But those with “spiritual sight” are able to see who…

We take an important sideline to discuss the meaning of Hope. Hope is the confident expectation about the future that is based in the faithful person and work of God.

Again, Jesus addresses faithfulness and the nature of The Kingdom. Because Jesus The King is present with that generation, The Kingdom was “in their midst” – right at their finger tips. He then reveals that what must be done to receive Eternal Life and enter The Kingdom is beyond what anyone is able. But what…

We discuss the relationship of Faith, Grace and Works. Abraham is the key example from the Hebrew Scriptures that justification comes on the basis of faith. The Books of Moses – Genesis through Deuteronomy – also make the case that right relationship with God has always been based on faith.

We take a look at the overall structure and organization of the center section of Luke – the Journey Narrative. We then look at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and some of Jesus teaching on rejecting hypocrisy in order to be faithful to His Way.

We start with an overview of 4:16-25. Then we deal with the questions, What are God’s purposes for His Creation? What does His Rule look like? Finally, we discuss 4:13-15 and define the terms of sin and transgression.

Jesus tells a series of parables that focus on “Lost / Found.” In one of His most famous parables, the Lord illustrates The Father’s mercy and love in the story of the “Prodigal Son.” Then He tells one of His most confounding parables – the parable of the Dishonest Steward. One set of parables teach…