1. The Body of God and the Scandal of Our Dying Brother

    book
    01/18/23
    29 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The gospel's message is the scandalous announcement that Yahweh has stooped to our frame, to where we are.
    The Body of God and the Scandal of Our Dying Brother

  2. An S.O.S to God

    book
    01/09/23
    11 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The answer to our messages is God's "yes," Jesus, who sends his preachers to proclaim that there's no place for us now other than in the grip of our God and Savior.
    An S.O.S to God

  3. In the Stars

    book
    01/06/23
    12 mins
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    By Steven A. Hein
    The usual acclamation when one becomes King is: “Long live the King!” But this King of kings, this son of David, has come to die.
    In the Stars

  4. Jesus is Better

    book
    01/05/23
    29 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    As the writer to the Hebrews affirms, what makes the Christian gospel so much better is that we are no longer dealing with “types and shadows."
    Jesus is Better

  5. The Baby and the Wrath of God

    book
    01/04/23
    11 mins
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    By Haroldo Camacho
    God resolves his wrath through the unexpected giving of his Son.
    The Baby and the Wrath of God

  6. A Toy Story Christmas

    book
    12/29/22
    13 mins
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    By Tyler Cronkright
    Toy Story is indeed a Christmas story.
    A Toy Story Christmas

  7. Christ Deep in the Flesh

    book
    12/28/22
    11 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    That great truth of creedal Christianity – that God is man in Christ – is not set forth for our speculative enjoyment.
    Christ Deep in the Flesh

  8. Christmas in Psalm 110: Why Humanity is Better than the Angels

    book
    12/25/22
    16 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    When we pray to Jesus, we pray to the King's right hand. We know one who has the Father's ear, respect and trust. And the one who intercedes for us is still one of us, with nail-pierced hands.
    Christmas in Psalm 110: Why Humanity is Better than the Angels

  9. Christmas in Psalm 98: Singing Rocks and other Strange Christmas Lyrics

    book
    12/24/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Psalm 98, with its promise of a sea and mountains singing, takes these imposing natural features and turns them into a praise choir.
    Christmas in Psalm 98: Singing Rocks and other Strange Christmas Lyrics

  10. Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

    book
    12/24/22
    14 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Despite our best efforts to avoid him, King Jesus remains very much unavoidable.
    Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

  11. Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

    book
    12/23/22
    11 mins
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    By Adam Francisco
    The king has arrived and has already begun his reign forever and ever.
    Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

  12. God the Father’s Christmas Letters

    book
    12/23/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    God the Father sent us – his wayward, sinful, and naughty children – his own series of Father Christmas Letters.
    God the Father’s Christmas Letters
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