The Elements of a Christian Life, deals with the the supreme virtue of a christian life, which is love. Love however is something which has to have parameters and safe guards. It does not exist in isolation.
Read Philippians 1:9-11
Worshipping in the Presence of God
Read Leviticus 9:1-24 (Text: 9:23-24)
Lot! What Are You Doing?
The way in which Moses describes Lot's choice makes it clear that he is warning us not to make similar choices.
Read: Genesis 19:1-29
Text: Genesis 13:10-13
How to be a Peacemaker
By giving Lot the first choice in a situation of conflict Abram is an example of a peacemaker. In this he reflects the ultimate peacemaker, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Read Genesis 13:1-18
Stand Firm in the Armor of God
This side of heaven is a battle and if we are going to stand firm we need the full armor of God, we need Christ.
Read Ephesians 6:10-20
The Servant of the Lord in Isaiah
The theme of the Servant of the Lord in Isaiah teaches us a great deal about the mission of the church as well as the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Read Isaiah 41:8-10; 42:1-7; 43:10-13; 49:1-6; 52:13-53:6
Abram Back in the Land
In Egypt Abram was outside of the will of God, but God brought him back to the land of Canaan to the place of the altar where Abram once again called upon the name of the Lord.
Read Genesis 12:1-13:4
As He Promised
A look at the birth of Jesus Christ in the light of the Old Testament promises concerning his coming.
Read Acts 13:1-41
God With Us
In the Old Testament, when God is with his people, it is always to bless them. This theme is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Read Matthew 1:18-25
Children, Fathers, and Jesus
Though Christians cannot give and forgive exactly like God, they can give similarly to how God gives and forgives; it can be Christlike, Christ-similar. Why? Because through the gospel of Christ God makes us new creations. We can in the Spirit's power put off the old way of greed and vengeance, and put on the new man to give and forgive in Jesus' name. Let's explore the practical implications of this.
Read Ephesians 4:17-5:2