From Eden to the Kingdom

The Birth of the Promise

From Genesis 21, we find that man often judges God based on our own behavior, and we are horrible at keeping promises. Yet, God is faithful to do what we cannot, especially when we are at our wits end.

The Covenant and Earthly Security

From Genesis 20, we, like Abraham, often live by sight and seek earthly security while giving up the promise of God. But, Jesus lived for the promise of God and through his obedience has provided a security that this world cannot take away.

Sodom and Gomorrah

From Genesis 19, we find that the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah is the prototype for ultimate judgment to come, and Abraham is the prototype for Jesus the Mediator who was to come.

The Meaning of Life

From Acts 17:22-31, the sermon of Paul to the Athenians reveals three blind spots that many have about the meaning of life.

Nothing Is Impossible With God

From Genesis 18:1-15, though the world continues in conflict, sin, and death, yet we know from the story of Abraham that nothing is impossible with God. Because of this, our salvation and resurrection is sure.

A Better David

From 1 Samuel 16:1-13, we find that Jesus is a better David because he has a better heart and is a better heir.

A Better Adam

From Genesis 1:26-31 and Romans 5:12-19, as we consider the Christmas story, we find that Jesus is a better Adam because he was a greater ruler and a greater righteous one.

The Covenant of Circumcision

From Genesis 17, God gives Abraham a new name and a new sign of the covenant promise.

The Failure of Abram

From Genesis 16, Abram and Sarai gave into the pressures of the world and ungodly counsel, while Hagar ran from everyone, including God. But, the Lord is the God who sees, and he graciously saved Hagar, even as she ran.

The God of Promise

From Genesis 15: we humans love promises but are horrible at keeping them. Yet, we find in scripture that God keeps his promises, even when people fail miserably.