The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Vindication of Jesus
The destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70 is a theologically significant event that is foundational to New Testament eschatology.
A Burial Plot and a Promise (Genesis 23)
Just as Sarah’s burial plot was a down payment of Israel's inheritance, the empty tomb of Jesus is the down payment of our inheritance.
“How Long, O Lord?”: Lament in the Psalms
When we turn to God in faith as we offer up our lament, we seek to be reoriented to the reality of redemption in and through Christ Jesus.
Flourishing in a Broken World (Matthew 5:3-4)
Humble dependence on God and mourning over our sinful and broken world leads to true flourishing and wholeness in God's kingdom.
The Good Life Starts with Jesus (Matthew 5:1-2)
The Sermon on the Mount shows us that true human flourishing and the good life our world is searching for starts with listening to Jesus.
Saved Through Water: Thoughts on Baptism
Just as the ark provided safety from the waters of judgment, we now have salvation from judgment through Jesus. And this is pictured and proclaimed in baptism.
“Prepare the Way of the Lord”: Mark’s Use of the Old Testament
Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.
The Gospel of Mark: An Introduction
An overview of the four gospels and an introduction to the Gospel of Mark, which we will be working through in Line by Line
The Voice of the Lord (Psalm 29)
The voice of the Lord not only thunders in judgment but also comes to us in grace and truth—in the person of Jesus Christ.
