Come, go with US | Isaiah 2:1-22 ”The vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s house will be established at the top of the mountains and will be raised above the hills. All nations will stream to it, and many peoples will... Continue Reading →

Purified by Fire | Isaiah 1:21-31 ”The faithful city — what an adulteress she has become! She was once full of justice. Righteousness once dwelt in her — but now, murderers! Your silver has become dross, your beer is diluted with water. Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love graft and chase... Continue Reading →

Dead End Worship | Isaiah 1:10-20 ”Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What are all your sacrifices to Me? ” asks the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt offerings and rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I have... Continue Reading →

God Who Saves | Isaiah 1:1-9 ”The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Listen, heavens, and pay attention, earth, for the Lord has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.... Continue Reading →

A Time to Rejoice, A Time to Weep | Matt. 2 ”After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and... Continue Reading →

Did You Know? | Luke 2:1-7 ”In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in... Continue Reading →

A Light Has Dawned | Isaiah 9:2-7 ”The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people have rejoiced before You as they rejoice at harvest time and as they rejoice when... Continue Reading →

Does It Matter? | Mark 16:1-8 “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so they could go and anoint Him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb at sunrise. They were saying to one another, “Who... Continue Reading →

Ready? | Mark 15:40-47 “There were also women looking on from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When He was in Galilee, they would follow Him and help Him. Many other women had come up with Him to Jerusalem. When it was... Continue Reading →

Forsaken | Mark 15:33-39 “When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said,... Continue Reading →