The Great Commission (Jonah 1:1-3; Matthew 12:33-41)
/God prepares Israel for the absence of their mediator by the recording of his word and the appointment of officers to administer that word.
The Voice of Yahweh (Psalm 29)
/The Voice of Yahweh is a terrifying voice of judgment, one that is reversed on the cross because Jesus was willing to hear that voice and be struck with that judgment on our behalf.
Mercy and Justice (Psalm 28; Romans 3:21-26)
/God is a God of both mercy and justice and he is consistent in all he does and it is these things that give us comfort in faith and in prayer.
One Thing (Psalm 27; Hebrews 12:1-6)
/The Lord allows adversity and trials to come into our lives in order to teach us to desire one thing—that we may dwell in the house of the Lord forever—and to take comfort in his promise that those who cry out to him will be heard.
The Integrity of Faith (Psalm 26; James 4:1-8)
/True faith in Jesus Christ evidences itself in a love for God’s house and a hatred of the wickedness of this world—this is the integrity of faith.
No Greater Love (Psalm 25; John 15:12-25)
/To ask for something in the name of the Lord is to request things that are agreeable with God’s character that is revealed in that name, with humble repentance for sin and a desire to pursue the ways of the Lord.
Sons of Abraham (Colossians 2:8-15)
/aptism, like circumcision, is a wonderful blessing, meant to point us to the God who dwelt in flesh in order to pay our sinful debt on the cross, and lead us to faith in him.
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.