God encourages his exiled people by assuring them of his presence through trials, reminding them of their value to him, and promising to re-gather them.

Like Cyrus, which this text anticipates, the “Servant of the Lord” (in which he is announced in this passage) will bring forth Justice when he comes.  But what kind of justice is anticipated?

The Lord called into existence the things that do not exist, demonstrating his sovereign power through a simple, creative word. Christ’s ministry is nothing less than this. The outpouring of his divine authority is evident in what he accomplished and has promised for his new creation.  

Jesus sends his exhausted disciples into troubled waters, but he has a clear intention for them.

Isaiah 40 not only contains God's call to comfort his people but also addresses the concerns of the people and the prophet in light of God's judgment.   

John's gospel begins—not with Jesus' genealogy or public ministry—but with a prologue. 

WSC President Joel Kim delivers the opening morning devotion for the 2019/20 school year. 

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Ryan Glomsrud about the new translation of Johann Heinrich Heidegger's work, “The Concise Marrow of Christian Theology.”

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Ryan Glomsrud about the new translation of Johann Heinrich Heidegger's work, “The Concise Marrow of Christian Theology.”

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Rev. Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III about covenant theology.

Rev. Mr. J. Ligon Duncan III delivers the 2019 commencement address entitled “Equipping the Saints”

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Rev. Dr. Jon Payne about the Gospel Reformation Network and his work with that organization. 

In the midst of challenging circumstances, we emulate the Psalmist in looking within ourselves.  Yet this Psalm and the Scriptures remind us of our dependence by highlighting the phrase “but God.”