Do Not Lose Heart
When weakness and fear make you want to lose heart, where does resilience come from? Acts 18 reveals Christ’s presence and promises give courage to keep going. Acts 18:1–23 Weakness • “I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling.” —Paul (1 Corinthians 2:3) Encouragement • Five Keys to … [Read More…] Do Not Lose Heart
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 people. The priests were mediators on behalf of the people. And the kings served as ruling shepherds over the people. The long history of frail and fallible humans in these offices pointed forward to a greater Prophet, Priest, and King who was to come.
