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?

Step into the Temple as shouts and screams interrupt Jesus’ morning lesson. He’s trapped into making judgment and enforcing her sentence: sin no more.

We like shortcuts to the finish line, ways to make the journey easier. The devil offers Jesus a shortcut that avoids the pain and suffering. Jesus’ response?

Showing is better than telling which makes object lessons more memorable. Jesus brings his disciples to Caesarea Philippi for this lesson and a mid-term exam.