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To the Praise of His Glory In From Eden to Eternity, we stepped back and looked at the whole biblical story from a distance. We traced its four great movements: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. Then we began moving closer. In Created for Him, we saw Creation through the lens of God's glory. Everything came from Him, belonged to Him, and existed for Him. Creation declared His glory, and worship was the proper response of the creature to the Creator. Then came the

When Humanity Questioned the Creator Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 When we last saw Creation, everything was as God intended it to be. God had created the heavens and the earth, formed humanity in His image, provided for them, and declared all that He had made “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Creation belonged to Him and existed for Him. Humanity lived under the authority and provision of their Creator. And God had spoken. Let’s begin by reading Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7. As you read, pa

In the previous blog, From Eden to Eternity, we stepped back to see God's larger story through Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. Now we begin moving closer, continuing to ask the question that guides this series: What does this reveal about God? As I studied for this post, I kept coming back to the same truth: God's glory. God's glory is not a side theme running quietly alongside the biblical story. Scripture continually directs our attention toward the glory of t

The Bible is unparalleled in its richness and depth and is unlike any other book. It is made up of sixty-six individual books, written by different authors across many centuries. It contains history and law, poetry and wisdom literature, prophecy and letters. Each was written within a particular time and place and to a particular audience, and each has its own context and purpose. Much can be gleaned from studying the context and content of each part of Scripture, and we shou

Why We Sing Singing has always been an important part of Christian worship, but have you ever stopped to consider why we sing? Congregational singing is not simply a way to begin a worship service, or fill the time between other parts of the service, or only to prepare us to hear the sermon. Scripture gives singing a much greater purpose. Paul writes: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and

Download a printable PDF version of the Blog. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psalm 90:2). Before time existed and before light broke through darkness, God already was. Not lonely. Not incomplete. Not waiting for creation to fulfill Him. This is the foundation of everything that follows in Scripture. God has always existed and depends on nothing outside Himself for His exis

The Big Picture: God at the Center from Genesis to Revelation is about learning to see Scripture as one unfolding story and, above all, learning to see God at its center. Throughout the series, one question will guide us: What does this reveal about God? Rather than beginning in Genesis and making one long journey straight through to Revelation, we are going to approach Scripture in several passes. We'll travel from Genesis to Revelation more than once, looking at something d

We often open Scripture asking questions like, “What does this mean for me?” “What am I supposed to do?” or “How does this apply to my life?” Those are important questions, but I’m becoming convinced that they shouldn’t be our first questions. Before we ask what the Bible says about us, we need to ask a much bigger question: What does this reveal about God? The Bible begins with four simple words: “In the beginning, God…” (Genesis 1:1). And when we reach the final chapters of

One cannot consider the great hymns of our faith without thinking of perhaps the most well-known hymn of all. Throughout the years, it has been re-recorded, reimagined, and arranged in countless styles. New verses have been added, and chord progressions modernized, yet none have surpassed the timeless beauty and enduring message of the original. This week's hymn is none other than Amazing Grace, a timeless reminder of the hope we have through God's saving grace. Background: T

There is something deeply refreshing about returning to the great hymns of our faith. While every generation writes new songs of praise, the old hymns have endured because they are rich with Scripture and sound doctrine. They teach us about the character of God, the work of Christ, the hope of the gospel, and the call to holy living. As we sing them, we aren't simply enjoying beautiful melodies. We are filling our hearts and minds with biblical truth. The Bible tells us to "l

The silence of Saturday gave way to the victory of Sunday, a new dawn rising over a world that believed the story had ended. After the suffering and sorrow of Good Friday, the next day arrived quietly. The crowds were gone. The shouting had stopped. The cross stood empty, and the tomb was sealed. To those who loved Jesus, hope felt buried and the future uncertain. From a human perspective, death had won. Scripture tells us very little about that day, and perhaps that quietnes

Good Friday is the day Christians pause to remember the suffering, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. It is a solemn day, marked not by celebration but by reflection. On this day, we confront the reality of the cross, including its brutality, its injustice, and its purpose. The events of Good Friday force us to face both the depth of human sin and the immeasurable love of God. The Gospels record the details with careful reverence. Jesus was scourged, beaten, mocked, and

After the celebration of Palm Sunday, Jerusalem did not grow quieter; it grew more restless. The city was crowded with pilgrims preparing for Passover, and conversations about Jesus were everywhere. Some spoke of Him with excitement. Others whispered with suspicion. Religious leaders watched Him closely. Tensions escalated as Jesus taught publicly in the temple courts. Each encounter with His truth exposed hearts, and each exposure increased resistance. The more clearly Jesus

After the celebration of Palm Sunday, the mood in Jerusalem began to shift. The same city that welcomed Jesus with palm branches and shouts of praise would soon become the place of confrontation, warning, and ultimately rejection. Between the triumphal entry and the Last Supper, Scripture records several pivotal events that deepen the significance of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. These moments were not random; they revealed the condition of the people’s hearts and pointed clea

Palm Sunday: Remembering the King Who Came in Humility As we enter into Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, tradition brings us to the remembrance of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem in the final days before His crucifixion. This moment in history is what we know as Palm Sunday. As we remember and prepare our hearts for worship on Palm Sunday, we experience a unique emotional tension. It is both a day of sorrow, as we recognize that Christ’s suffering an