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. A Real Person

    book
    01/12/23
    11 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    Fullness, truth, reality – all this God gives us as his gift in Christ.
    A Real Person

  3. 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

  4. A Toast to the End of Ourselves

    book
    01/02/23
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    Maybe, just maybe, our goal for 2023 should not be to live more but to die more.
    A Toast to the End of Ourselves

  5. A Proper Christmas

    book
    12/26/22
    10 mins
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    By Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
    It makes perfect sense that the day honoring Jesus' birth would be observed in a decidedly less than refined manner.
    A Proper Christmas

  6. Christmas in Psalm 22: Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    book
    12/22/22
    15 mins
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    By Scott Keith
    To trust in the Lord, the Messiah, the Deliverer, is our salvation and our only hope. Yet he does not trust us to have this “trust” on our own or of our own will.
    Christmas in Psalm 22: Why Have You Forsaken Me?

  7. Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

    book
    12/21/22
    13 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    A.I. can’t make the proclamatory move that delivers God’s word in a way that is specifically for me.
    Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

  8. Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

    book
    12/20/22
    18 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    Who would ever want all these screamers and haters? It turns out that Christ does.
    Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

  9. Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Bernard of Clairvoux

    book
    12/19/22
    10 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    Take courage, you who were lost: Jesus comes to seek and save that which is lost. Ye sick, return to health: Christ comes to heal the contrite of heart with the balm of his mercy. Rejoice, all you who desire great things: the Son of God comes down to you that he may make you the co-heirs of his kingdom.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Bernard of Clairvoux

  10. I am the Lord's Servant

    book
    12/16/22
    10 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
    I am the Lord's Servant

  11. More Blessed to Receive than to Give

    book
    12/15/22
    10 mins
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    By Steven A. Hein
    If Jesus shows up and you are a sinner, ‘tis more blessed to receive than to give
    More Blessed to Receive than to Give

  12. Malachi Prepares the Way for Jesus

    book
    12/13/22
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The lesson of Malachi reveals God’s love for his people. When the people ask for proof of God’s love, he reminds them of their election.
    Malachi Prepares the Way for Jesus
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