Do people really change? In this passage, we find Joseph wondering if his older brothers have really changed from their past sinful behavior towards him. Through their story, we learn to sport four signs of true life change: changed people take full responsibility, demonstrate radical trust, see a different perspective, and show true repentance. Are … [Read More…] True Change
Thinking about the inevitability of death should cause us to think about our life: how are we prioritizing our lives in light of this? Death is not just the physical consequences of sin, it also affects three critical relationships: with others, with creation, and with God. The one opportunity to conquer spiritual death and fix … [Read More…] Where Does Death Come From?
The doctrine of the Trinity is the foundation of all of Christianity. How are we to explain the Trinity, and what are its implications? In this special presentation by Dr. Michael Reeves, Distinguished Scholar and President of the Union School of Theology at Oxford University, we learn that without the Trinity, the cross of Christ … [Read More…] Explaining the Trinity
Have you ever thought about the power of the things you look at? The things we fixate on will change us day by day. We become what we’re made to be by looking to Christ. It matters where we look. Our highest aspiration should be to revel in the light and glory of Christ, and … [Read More…] Transforming Glory
The temple was the place where God’s glory was evident to all. Since we are now called the temple of God, is God’s glory clearly seen in our lives? This metaphor is a powerful reminder that God himself dwells in us, and that we are called to spread his glory throughout the whole earth. There are … [Read More…] Temple of God
Everyone worships something; it’s simply a matter of who or what you worship. You can either worship God, or you can worship the things of this world. In that sense, we’re all either slaves to sin or slave to righteousness. For this who call themselves Christians, our lives should look different because of Who we … [Read More…] Slaves of Righteousness
How should we interact with the sovereignty of God? Trusting that God is in control does not come naturally; it’s a learned behavior built on experience. The life of Joseph exemplifies this. In this story about Joseph’s brothers visiting Egypt, we learn that when we take our lives into our own hands, relying on our … [Read More…] The Cost of Rejecting God’s Sovereignty
What does it mean to be an ambassador of Christ? An ambassador is one who represents one country while living in another; they are authorized to speak on their king’s behalf to others far from home. In Christ, believers are called to be ambassadors. In that role we are: entrusted with the message of the … [Read More…] Ambassadors of Christ
How does God want us to respond when our faith is stretched to the limit? In this story, we find Joseph lifted out of the pit and into the position of second in command of Egypt. The sovereignty of God is the central message of the story of Joseph; it teaches us why we can … [Read More…] Delightful Trust in the Sovereignty of God
Sometimes our lives can feel like a series of unfortunate events. Joseph’s life, at times, seemed to go from bad to worse. But through it all, God was working for his glorious purposes. Through Joseph’s story, we see three things that God is doing through our suffering: God is cultivating our character, God is forming … [Read More…] From Bad to Worse
