Hebrews 4:14-16. The understanding of God’s throne of grace is so critical for each believer. Our natural tendency is to withdraw when we fail or to come with great reservations, yet we are told to come boldly to the throne. Each time we do we will only obtain mercy and also find grace in that […]

Luke 15:11-32. In this timeless parable on the lost son, Jesus answers the accusation in the heart of the pharisees that he receieves sinners. His answer is essentially the gospel, portrayed with a loving, gracious father, who runs, who restoresm who forgives.

Acts 16:8-10, 1 Samuel 14:6-8, Nehemiah 2:12-18. In response to Paul’s missionary vision on their 2nd missions trip the team took it that God had called them all to go, to preach the gospel and went to Macedonia. It is a blessing for all of us to be in a vision, behind a visionary, going […]

Acts 15:6-11, 1 Kings 12:4-15, Matthew 11:28-30. At The Jerusalem council, after Paul’s first Missionary Journey, the all important question was asked and answered. What is the gospel? What does a Gentile, or any man, need to do to be saved? What is the yoke that a person must bear?

1 Samuel 14:23-33, Gal 5:7-9. King Saul made a foolish command that none of the people would eat until they get victory over the enemy. This is likened to making grace conditional or adding a price to it. The gospel is to freely eat and then you run well, serve well, live well, as Paul […]