David mistakenly accuses God of abandoning him in his darkest hour, something Christ willing endures in order that he might draw near to his people in love and save them. David’s Accusation Against God (vv. 1-18) David’s Confession of Yahweh’s Love (vv. 19-31) Abandoned by God (Matthew 27:46) Discerning Yahweh’s Presence in Affliction Discussion St…

Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Kirjoittanut Rev. Wescott Robinson

Kirjoittanut Dave Statema

Because of his willingness to suffer for you, Jesus has been exalted above all others and will rule in the midst of his enemies until the final day and calls you to freely offer yourself wholly to him in gratitude for all he has done. David and Melchizedek (vv. 1-2, 4-7; Genesis 14:17-20) Jesus, the Greater David (Matthew 22:44; Mk 12:36; Lk 20:42;…

Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

While we await God’s justice on the Last Day, we must be on guard against those in the church who might be working against it, removing them and raising up others to take their place, for the sake of God’s honor. David and His Betrayer (vv. 1-25, 27, 30-31) Jesus and His Betrayer (v. 8, 28; Acts 1:15-26) The Church and Her Betrayers (vv. 27-29) Dis…

Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

The fact that any good happens to man is not a result of man’s worthiness, but of God’s gracious love and his willingness to suffer for those whom he loves. David’s Glory and Shame (vv. 3-8) Christ’s Shame and Glory (Hebrews 2:6-9) Sleepless Nights (vv. 1-3, 7-8, 19)Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

How does our understanding of sin affect us in our daily lives?Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Your greatest strength is that you belong to God. Chosen and Consecrated (vv. 4-8) Calling and Commission (vv. 1-5, 9-13) Cruciformity and Courage (vv. 1-3, 7-8, 19) Discussion Starters Monday—How do you typically answer the question “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Do you like this question? Why or why not? Tuesday—Is it fair that God cho…

Kirjoittanut Dave Statema

Those who have seen Jesus and are nourished on his gospel take no greater delight than in taking up their cross and disappearing into his story. Imitating Evil (vv. 9-11; Isaiah 14:12-14) Imitating Good (vv. 11-12; Isaiah 6:1-5) Discussion Starters Monday—What is the goal of the Christian life? What does God call you to and what does he want you to…

Sin is a violation of God’s law that breaks our relationship with Him and corrupts our whole nature.Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Kirjoittanut William Shishko

We will see that, in the Bible, victory comes through defeat, life through death and deliverance through suffering. How the Mighty Have Fallen (vv. 1-4) Confident of Victory (vv. 6-8) To Sleep... To Die (v. 5; Matthew 10:34-39) Discussion Starters Monday—What is the story “The Emperor’s New Clothes” about? Have you ever felt like everyone can see t…

Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Kirjoittanut Andrew Chang

Because Jesus is the main character in history, we all have supporting parts, but in his family there are no small parts. Gaius (and the Missionaries… and the Gentiles) (vv. 1, 5-7) Faithful Partner (vv. 5, 8) Worthy of God’s Joy (vv. 2-4, 6) Discussion Starters Monday—Have you ever felt pressured to do full-time ministry? What was the reason given…

Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

We are to give no place in our churches or our hearts to false teachers who teach contrary to the teachings of Christ. Imposters (vv. 7-9) Shutting the Door to the Church (vv. 10-11) Shutting the Door to your Heart (vv. 8, 12-13) Discussion Starters Monday—What is an “imposter”? (v. 7) Is John focussed on false teaching outside the church or inside…

Knowledge of Truth (Colossians 3:10) Colossians 3:10—“and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” Luke 10:27—“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind…” (Dt 6:5; Mt 22:37-38) Genesis 3:4—“You will not surely di…

Kirjoittanut Benjamin Shear

Listen to Mr. Alec Dunlap’s sermon on Ruth 4 – “Restorer of Life” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240825_1731_Dunlap-Ruth-4.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Rev. Chad Bond’s sermon on Ephesians 3:1-6– “What’s the Mystery” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240825_1100_Bond-Ephesians-3-1-6.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Mr. Alec Dunlap’s sermon on Ruth 3– “Our Kind Redeemer” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240818_1736_Dunlap-Ruth-3.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Rev. Chad Bond’s sermon on Ephesians 2:19-22– “True Temple” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240818_1026_Bond-Ephesians-2-19-22.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Mr. Alec Dunlap’s sermon on Ruth 2 – “The Kindness of the Lord in the Kindness of Boaz” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240811_1733_Dunlap-Ruth-2.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Rev. Chad Bond’s sermon on Ephesians 2:14-18– “True Peace” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240811_1033_Bond-Ephesians-2-14-18.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Mr. Alec Dunlap’s sermon on Ruth 1– “Naomi’s Bitterness and Hope” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240804_1756_Dunlap-Ruth-1.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Rev. Chad Bond’s sermon on Ephesians 2:11-13– “True Israel” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240804_1031_Bond-Ephesians-2-11-13.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Mr. Alec Dunlap’s sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24– “Finishing What He’s Begun” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240728_1732_Dunlap-1-Thess-5-23-24.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Listen to Rev. Chad Bond’s sermon on Ephesians 2:8-10– “The Necessity of Grace and Works” https://archive.org/download/240825-1731-dunlap-ruth-4/240728_1032_Bond-Ephesians-2-8-10.mp3 Download this audio file (multiple formats available)Kirjoittanut Sistare

Those who love Jesus love his church and seek grace, mercy, and peace for those who belong to it. The Source of Joy (vv. 1, 4) The Source of Love (vv. 1-2) The Call to Love (vv. 3, 5-6) Discussion Starters Monday—What are some the different ways that John could have referred to himself in his letter? Why do you think he simply referred to himself a…

God made you in His image, and that gives you and others worth and dignity.Kirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Kirjoittanut Benjamin Shear

Your greatest desire in life should be for Jesus and for others to find life in him before it’s too late. John’s Hope and Prayer (vv. 13-15) Sin Unto Death (vv. 16-17) Jesus, Our Confidence (vv. 18-21) Discussion Starters Monday—What is John’s chief desire for his readers? (vv. 13-15) How does this shape what he writes and how he prays? How might y…

In Jesus’ baptism, crucifixion, and resurrection the Father has born witness that he is the perfect Savior and our only hope of salvation. There are Three that Testify (vv. 6-8) The Divine Witness and Our Response (vv. 9-13) Discussion Starters Monday—When is the right time to think about the Last Day or when you face the Lord? What are the two ext…

David teaches us to boast in our weakness for, though it is foolish to the world and humbling, it is where God’s power is made perfect and we find life. Wisdom According to a Madman (vv. 1-22) Apostolic Insanity (2 Corinthians 11:1 - 12:13) Wisdom in the Flesh (John 19:31-36; 2 Corinthians 4:7-18) Discussion Starters Monday—What is wisdom literatur…

Because God is love, his children must love each other and even those hate them. Born of God… (vv. 1-3) …to Love the Church (vv. 1-3) …to Love the World (vv. 1, 4-5) Discussion Starters Monday—What does it mean to be “born of God”? What are some things that are true of all who are born of God? (vv. 1-3) Tuesday—What does it mean that all who love t…

The church is a mess, but it’s where we find Jesus. The Church is Messy (vv. 19-24) Jesus is Found in the Midst of a Messy Church (vv. 18-24; Revelation 1:12-20) Our Only Hope is to Hold On to Jesus Discussion Starters Monday—Who was Jezebel? What is she famous for? What is the danger with tolerating false teachers? Tuesday—How is the church portra…

Baptism preaches the message of the Gospel to God’s people and seals it with His promise that all who trust in the blood of Jesus will be saved. The New Covenant Promise Water Imagery God SpeaksKirjoittanut Brett McNeill

Kirjoittanut Rev. Wescott Robinson

Kirjoittanut Andrew Chang

Love is the sacrificial concern for others that defines God and should define us as we reflect God’s love to those around us. The Beginning of Love (vv. 7-8, 10, 12-13, 19) The Manifestation of Love (vv. 9-10, 14) The End of Love (vv. 8, 12, 15-17, 19-21) Discussion Starters Monday—What does it mean that God is love? What does that tell you about u…

Teachers show themselves to be true by preaching Jesus Christ crucified, a stumbling block and foolishness to the world. True and False Spirits (vv. 1-3; John 1:1-14) Greater is He Who is in You (vv. 4-6) Discussion Starters Monday—Is it shocking or concerning that there are so many “versions” of Christianity? Why or why not? Why does the devil pro…

God calls you to follow Abel’s model of living sacrifice rather than Cain’s model of bitter envy. Cain or Abel (v. 11-12; Genesis 4:1-11) Glory or the Cross Hate or Love (vv. 13-24) Discussion Starters Monday—In what way is 1 John a book of antitheses? What are some of them? Why does John press these? Tuesday—Did Abel do anything wrong to Cain? Why…

Kirjoittanut Rev. Danny Olinger

Love is an unmistakable family trait—one that all God’s children have. Two Families (2:28-29; 3:8-10) Shrinking back in Shame? (2:28 - 3:8) Love and Abide (2:28; 3:10) Discussion Starters Monday—What is shame? Have you experienced shame? What did it make you want to do? Tuesday—What two families can the world be divided into? (2:28-29; 3:8-10; Matt…

Kirjoittanut Benjamin Shear