Jesus stood on God’s Word, not His own, to resist temptation. Like Jesus, we can use the power and authority of Scripture to beat the devil’s schemes.

Satan tempts Jesus (and us) with power, praise, and ‘shiny things’. These promise fulfillment, but fade. Worship God above all and find true satisfaction.

When suffering we tend to question God’s love and faithfulness. However, Jesus demonstrated unwavering trust, resisting the temptation to test God’s loyalty.

Trials reveal whether we trust God’s power or rely on ourselves. Do we recognize Him as the true provider? Will we draw near to encounter the Holy in the hard?

God’s tests refine and grow us, offering opportunities for faithfulness. The enemy schemes to make us stumble. How can we pass the test?

God designed the church to be a harmonious, diverse community. Every person’s gifts and perspectives add value by broadening our understanding of God.

Humans desire belonging. God fulfills our longing by adopting us as His children. Ancient adoption practices shed light on our identity in God’s family.

Every detail of scripture has meaning. Every word carefully chosen. The shepherds were intentionally chosen, too, to recognize the Lamb of God.

Repentance once caused fear, seeming like a threat: Repent or else! But Rosh Hashanah presents repentance as an invitation to return home to God’s loving arms.

What if following the letter of the law misses the underlying intention? Jesus challenges us to love ‘neighbors’ we don’t like (maybe even hate). Here’s why?