The Cross and the Crown

How can Christians count it joy when we endure trials of various kinds? Why is it so important for believers to ask God for wisdom in their trials? How do we cultivate a life of humility? Where does …

In this introduction to the epistle of James, we will examine the author, date, content, and aims of of this beloved letter of the New Testament.

Psalm 101 is a call to godly leadership. What can we glean from peering into the heart of a leader after God's own heart. What should be the response to failures in leadership? How does this psalm po…

Psalm 100 is a declaration of thanksgiving rooted in the goodness, steadfast love, and faithfulness of the Lord. In this session, we will examine the foundation for praising God and founding our iden…

Psalm 91 contains some of the most empowering verses in all the psalter. Saints throughout church history have drawn confidence and courage from its inspiring words during their most difficult days..…

In this session, we examine Psalm 90 verse-by-verse. How does the steadfast love of the Lord help us begin to process the difficulties of life and foster a deeper and meaningful relationship with God…

In this prayer of Moses, we explore the potential settings and themes of the Psalm.

In this session, we examine Psalm 85, exploring this song of forgiveness, salvation, faithfulness and righteousness written by the Sons of Korah. 

In the closing passage of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus- the Light of the World- places before us two types of storm-tossed people: those who are wise builders and those who are foolish builders. In…

In this session, we will wrap up Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, with his hearers openly acknowledging his authority. In this next warning passage, Jesus continues the theme of religious hypocricy by giv…

In this session, we will continue to dig deeper into the conclusions of Jesus within the Sermon on the Mount. In this warning passage, Jesus calls his hearers to beware of false prophets. How can pre…

In this session, we will dig deeper into the conclusions of Jesus within the Sermon on the Mount. What does he mean when he warns of entering through the broad gate, which is easy, and that leads to …

In this session, we will enter the conclusions of Jesus within the Sermon on the Mount. What does he mean when he says: "Enter through the narrow gate?" What does he mean by saying the narrow way is …

How does our understanding of the context of the Golden Rule help us understand the meaning of Christ's declaration and command? How does it fit into the larger narrative of the Sermon on the Mount? …

In this session, we will examine the myriad of reasons we have to be thankful. How does Psalm 75 specifically ground in thanksgiving for the grace of God in Christ Jesus?

How does Psalm 72 point us to the True and Greater Solomon? How has this psalm been used historically as a missionary hymn? 

How does Psalm 68 look backward into history to cultivate peace in the present? How did Psalm 68 press forward into the hope of the person and work of Christ? 

In world full of noise, how does David help us appreciate the wisdom of silence? When is the proper time to speak? What is our message when we do?

How did the events of 1 Samuel inspire much of Psalms 52-60? What truths can we glean from a historical survey of the trials that David experienced that led to composing these psalms? 

Jesus calls his followers to ask, seek, and knock while delivering precious promises to our asking. Considering its place within the context of the Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus mean and not m…