January 16: “The Revelation of God’s Wrath” (Romans 1:18-32)

Before Paul shares the good news, he shares the bad news that all humanity is under God’s wrath. Humanity is subject to God’s wrath because people suppress the truth about God and refuse to honor God as their creator. Humanity’s idolatry prompts God to “give people over” to their sinful desires. God lets people choose […]

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January 9: “What is Romans About?” (Romans 1:16-17)

Paul’s letter to Romans is not easy to follow. What is Romans about? Primarily, Romans is about the gospel that saves people. The gospel reveals God’s righteousness that can be received by faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s secondary concern is to explain how the gospel can integrate both Jews and Gentiles into one new people. […]

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December 26: “Following Jesus as Our Lord” (Luke 2:25-38)

This year’s theme was Christ the Center. It was about following Christ in all areas of our lives as our Lord. In today’s text, we see how three characters followed and honored Jesus as their Lord. Living for Christ involves depending on the Holy Spirit, taking a stand for Christ, suffering for Christ, and telling […]

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