Planned Obsolescence

There are few things in our day that are made to last. In fact, some items are purposefully made to fail after time. In the same way, the old covenant, and the endless sacrifices, was made to fail. It was meant to point to Jesus, our great High Priest, and to a new...

The Greater Priest We Need

We so easily misidentify our need. But Scripture shows us that our true need is for Christ. He promises to be the great High Priest of a better covenant and the only solution to our need is found in Him. Will you go to this world to satisfy your longings, or will you...

Promises, Judgement, and Glory

Just as Abraham interceded for Lot, Jesus is always interceding for His children. When we inch too close to sin and linger there, Jesus is praying for us. He wants our desires to conform to His so that we respond to God’s Word in obedience.

Jesus’ Arrival

Jesus’ arrival was expected, but it certainly came in an unexpected way. From the moment he was conceived in Mary’s womb, he had entered a scandal: born as an “illegitimate” child, Mary’s alleged betrayal of Joseph, Joseph’s near...

Active Assurance

The Christian life is more like a river than a pond. We are never stagnant, but always living and moving. When we are active in our love for God and service to His saints, it gives us the assurance that we are saved, for we are bearing the fruit that belongs to the...