1. The law had to have its way with the expert to bring him around (and back) to Abraham's response.
  2. 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.
  3. Maybe, just maybe, our goal for 2023 should not be to live more but to die more.
  4. 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.
  5. God is not calling us to “grow up.” He is calling us to dependence.
  6. When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
  7. Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
  8. Our God is a living God and he listens to our cries for help.
  9. The reason that God’s commandments are not burdensome is that Jesus has fulfilled them.
  10. Both now and forever, the bruised and crucified Lord nailed to a cross is our assurance of deliverance.