For Whom Did Jesus Die? | Pr. Taylor Hinkle No matter how far someone has fallen, God’s grace reaches further. The Gospel of Mark gives an unflinching look at human failure, from betrayal and denial to mockery and abandonment, and yet Jesus responded to all of it by rising from
Living Stones, Chosen Family | Dr. Mike Hess First Peter Ch. 2 uses two vivid metaphors to describe what it means to follow Christ: milk and living stones. Just as a newborn craves nourishment, we are called to desire the Word of God so that we can grow spiritually. Jesus
Strange Faces | Prof. Roy Gane The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel includes four unexpected women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Each came from outside Israel, and each entered the family line of Christ through difficult or scandalous circumstances. Yet God redeemed every one of them in a remarkable
The Prerequisite for the Kingdom | Pr. Taylor Hinkle Jesus opened His ministry with a surprising declaration: blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Being poor in spirit does not mean being weak or defeated. It means recognizing your genuine spiritual need before God
