It is one thing to hear that the Word is eternality itself and is the fountain of life and is the light of the World. It is another thing altogether to acknowledge it—which is what most people are unwilling to do. 

Morning devotion from Luke 14

The Lord’s oath-bound deliverance of Israel and the world is surely coming.

Fear drives us to find security in the idols we make instead of the God who has made us, chosen us and redeemed us.  Isaiah 44 justifies trust in the God of Israel and displays the foolishness of trusting idols. 

The prologue of John states that the Word “was life, and the life was the light of men.” He gives what he is. For those who live in a world of darkness what truth could offer more hope than this? He who is “the light of life” intrudes himself upon the deepest shadows to bring a redemption no one else can.

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.  

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. 

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.”  

Graduating Senior gives a devotion from 1 Peter 4:1-6.

God's word comes to his people as a time of judgment gives way to a time of comfort and restoration. We hear the command to comfort followed by three comforting voices.

Lawsuits among believers stem from a failure of the church to live in light of its union with Christ. 

Professor Chris Gordon gives a devotion from Genesis 12:1-9.

Graduating Senior Christopher Smith give a devotion on Luke 15:1-2, 11-32

This psalm celebrates the God who fulfilled his promises to Abraham.

References to the garments of Joseph provide a unifying pattern to the story of Joseph and ultimately Joseph is a type of Christ.