Morning Devotions

Reading Scripture as Canon: Theological and Historical Commitments

March 20, 2018

Darian Lockett delivers a lecture discussing the theological and historical commitments of reading canon as scripture at the Spring 2018 WSA convocation lecture.

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Christmas in March

March 15, 2018

 In Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew narrates the angelic announcement and command to Joseph regarding the divine birth and redemptive names of Jesus.

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I Am the Good Shepherd

March 13, 2018

Dr. Johnson continues his series on the “I Am” sayings of Jesus.

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The 21st Century Pastor and Prayer

March 8, 2018

Rev. Dr. Jon Payne delivers a lecture entitled, “The 21st Century Pastor and Prayer,” at the 2018 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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The 21st Century Pastor and Proclamation

March 7, 2018

Rev. Dr. Jon Payne delivers a lecture entitled, “The 21st Century Pastor and Proclamation,” at the 2018 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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The 21st Century Pastor and Piety

March 6, 2018

Rev. Dr. Jon Payne delivers a lecture entitled,”The 21st Century Pastor and Piety,” at the 2018 WSC Den Dulk Lectures.

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The Gospel for the Gerasenes

March 1, 2018

In Mark 5:1-20 the gospel of the Kingdom of God confronts and conquers the demons who had possessed the Gerasene man. There were three responses to this confrontation. The demons told the truth about who Jesus was, many in the area were repelled by Jesus, however, and responded in fear, in favor of the status quo but the former demoniac responded in faith and confessed him to all who would listen.

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I Am the Light of the World

February 27, 2018

Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John show us both our own spiritual neediness and his complete sufficiency as our Redeemer to meet our every need. 

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John’s Baptism of Jesus

February 22, 2018

In Matthew 3:1-17, John the Baptist comes as the last of the Old Covenant prophets, preparing for the coming judgment day by calling for repentance demonstrated through baptism. Jesus comes to be baptized as part of his submission to and fulfillment of the Law and the prophets.

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Revelation 22:1-5

February 20, 2018

Graduating senior Jason Vartanian exposits Revelation 22:1-5

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Joshua Saw His Day and Rejoiced

February 15, 2018

Just before the collapse of the walls of Jericho, the nation of Israel was circumcised and celebrated the Passover.   

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I AM the Bread of Life

February 15, 2018

Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John show us both our own spiritual neediness and his complete sufficiency as our Redeemer to meet our every need.

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Feasting in a Fast-Food World

February 8, 2018

 Being a disciple isn’t convenient.  But for those of us who live in a fast-food world, the anticipated feast makes it all worthwhile.

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Opening Convocation – Spring 2018

February 6, 2018

WSC President Joel Kim's opening convocation of the Spring 2018 semester. 

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The Inescapable God

November 30, 2017

The Psalmist reminds us that God is inescapable because he is everywhere and knows all things.   

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Divine Light

November 28, 2017

Jesus is the light of life and salvation dawning from Galilee upon a people lost in darkness and death. 

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Burdened by Grace

November 21, 2017

Christians are freed by grace from the Law’s yoke and curse. But this liberty is to be enjoyed not by pleasing ourselves but by serving each other in love.  

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Beautiful Ministry

November 16, 2017

Would you ever use the word  “beautiful” to describe a church, a ministry or a sermon? Isaiah makes clear that when a ministry is full of the gospel of Jesus Christ it really is something very beautiful. 

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Jesus Goes to a Funeral

November 9, 2017

The good news is that death is the last enemy and has already been defeated by Jesus in his death and resurrection.

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Sheer Grace

November 7, 2017

God's grace is better than anything else in the world.  It is a pure gift from God to sinners.  It is to be insisted upon and let loose in Christ's church, without hesitation, and to be enjoyed no matter what messiness such a good gift causes.

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