Christ’s Cup of Bitterness (Matthew 26:36-46; Isaiah 51:17-23)

At Gethsemane, Jesus with deep anguish and sorrow anticipates to drink the cup of his Father’s wrath, which would take place at the cross, for the sake of sinners like you and me.

From Exile to Glory (Psalms 15-24)

The God of the psalms, is a God who goes into exile and suffers with his people in order that he might one day lead them up his holy mountain to dwell with him for all eternity and we meet this God in Jesus Christ.

Christ Loves His Little Ones (Matthew 18:1-35)

Christ demonstrates his love and care for you, as his little ones, through the discipline of the church by bringing you to repentance of your sins and forgiveness of others who have sinned against you.

The Agony of Victory and the Thrill of Defeat (Psalm 24:1-10; Ephesians 4:7-10)

The way for sinners to ascend God’s heavenly mountain is by being conquered by the God who blesses those he subdues. 

I Am is with Me (Psalm 23; John 10:11-18)

God’s people can be content and find comfort in the midst of great affliction because God goes with them into that affliction and shields them from the danger—eternal wrath—by bearing it for them in love.

Christ and His Treasure (Matthew 13:44-50)

The kingdom of God is fully paid for in the costly sacrifice of Jesus Christ on behalf of his treasured and faithful people, who are kept safe until the end of the age when the righteous will be separated from the wicked.

My God, My God! (Psalm 22)

David mistakenly accuses God of abandoning him in his darkest hour, something Christ willing endures in order that he might draw near to his people in love and save them.

Rejoice, O Daughter! (Matthew 9:18-26)

In the miracles of the woman with the blood discharge and the ruler’s dead daughter, we are given a picture of Christ’s redeeming blood on the cross to heal us of our sin and raise us from the dead.

God Save the King! (Psalm 20-21)

The confidence of God’s people lies in their heavenly king who has accomplished salvation on their behalf and this confidence ought to lead them to be a people of prayer.

Judging with Mercy (Matthew 7:1-6)

The mercy of Christ leads us to judge our brothers and sisters with love and compassion because the mercy we have received compels us to show mercy in return.

Moses Spoke of Me (Psalm 19; John 5:39-47)

The Law of the Lord is glorious and life-giving because it reveals a Redeemer who is able to forgive and conquer sin and it is this Redeem that we meet in Jesus Christ.

Righteousness Through Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17)

In Christ’s baptism we are given a picture of his death on the cross where he is proven to be the righteous Son of God who is rewarded with the new creation for the sake of sinners.

The Road to Zion (Psalm 18)

The hope of God’s people to enter into his heavenly temple, lies in the righteousness of their king who is willing to walked the road of suffering to save them.

The Rock of Our Salvation (Jude 1:24-25; Exodus 33:18-23)

e are to live each day, learning from the past, with our eyes firmly fixed on the future, taking comfort in Jesus Christ, the only one who can preserve our souls on the Last Day.

Mercy with Fear (Jude 1:22-23; Zechariah 3:1-5)

The mercy of Christ compels us to show mercy to others, snatching them out of judgment, showing patience and grace, all the while despising the sin that stains them.

How to be Spirit-Filled in the End Times (Jude 1:17-21; Matthew 12:22-30)

o be Spirit-filled in these Last Days, means to contend for the faith by submitting to God's word and building up one another in the faith.

Hidden Reefs (Jude 1:11-16; Isaiah 6:1-9a)

Those within the church who reject God’s judgments and authority and would put their own words in the mouth of God are dangers to the church which will destroy it if they are not removed.

True Spirituality (Jude 1:5-10; Genesis 28:10-22)

ude is saying that history teaches us that God cares very much about obedience and submission, even by those who have experienced his salvation and that true faith is characterized by obedience.

Contending for the Faith (Jude 1:3-4)

o contend for the faith is to strive to conform our lives to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Resurrection Song (John 20:11-18; Exodus 25:17-22)

Jesus meets Mary Magdalene in her darkness and despair and teaches her to live in hope because of the resurrection.