As we enter this season of Advent, we’re going to focus in on what theologians have called “The Threefold Office” of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King. In the Old Testament, these three offices were held by different individuals, each of whom was anointed for their role. The prophets spoke the Word of God to the … [Read More…] December 1, 2024
Dear Moody Church Family, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 Christmas has become associated with high levels of stress and busyness including parties, shopping for gifts, and preparing meals. None of these are bad … [Read More…] December 2024 Stewardship Letter
As the years go by, I find that Thanksgiving brings an increased mingling of gladness and grief. There is so much grace present in our lives, and for this, our hearts rejoice with gratitude to the Giver of all good gifts. There are also the graces that have slipped through our fingers— joyous seasons and … [Read More…] November 24, 2024
I’ve been reflecting lately on how vital the Holy Spirit is to our understanding of the Scriptures. You know that every communication event involves an author, a text, and a reader. It turns out, God’s Holy Spirit is involved in all three. This makes the Scriptures unlike any other kind of communication, because of the … [Read More…] November 17, 2024
I’m writing this on Wednesday morning. The election results have just been announced. It seems wise to reflect on how we as Christians ought to respond in this moment. Three main thoughts come to mind: First, if the candidate you voted for won, this is a good time to remember what Psalm 146:3 says, … [Read More…] November 10, 2024
Dear Moody Church Family, This November we will hear more of Jesus’ teaching on money in the Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1–15). The primary takeaway, as articulated by Jesus, is that money is a measure of our worship—we cannot serve two masters. As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, my prayer is … [Read More…] November 2024 Stewardship Letter
In this week where we look back to Reformation Day and look ahead to Election Day, I thought it would be good to remind ourselves of the Reformation truths that ground us in the midst of a chaotic and divisive political climate. As you know, the Reformers centered their doctrinal insights around the five Solas, which … [Read More…] November 3, 2024
