Messages

As we come to the end our our series, The Word Still Stands, we circle back to a thread throughout, that as the Word still stands relevant today, spurring all of history forward, it is still a personal Word for you and for me that we should read for our own formation. Daniel is an example of a man who allowed the Scriptures to form him as he poured over them and was shaped by them during the Babylonian captivity.

From the very beginning, God created a place for humanity to flourish as they glorified their Creator. From the Fall, the purpose has alway been one that returns to Paradise, where God may be eternally glorified.

The Lord has uniquely chosen to partner with his Church to carry the good news of the Gospel into all the world. Though capable of not needing us, God co-labors with His people of the Word to reach the world with the Word.

The Word of God goes out in its authority because it is Kingdom driven from a Heavenly Father. It does not stand void or without power as it purposefully drives its people to be a kingdom of priests who inhabit the Word.

SERGE Mission Partner George Mixon opens the Bible to Luke 11:1-13, where Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, and how this teaching informs us in our adoption as sons to God the Father, and our newfound access through that adoption.

What do we mean when we say that Scripture is authoritative? From where does it derive its authority and to what end does it exercise authority over us? In 2 Timothy 3:10-17, we find Paul’s exhortation to know that Scripture is God breathed and speaks into our very lives.

Our world is filled with those that would have used to believe that the Bible is antiquated and should be abandoned. However, the Bible reveals a better way and its power to settle our lives should we carry a proper Biblical worldview.

Jesus has been crucified, dead, and buried. The Sabbath is now over, and the faithful women who have been ministering alongside Jesus are returning to the tomb to anoint His body. Only, upon their arrival, they discover that he is not there and are filled with alarm at the start. Why is their alarm so significant, and how are we to respond to this Good News?

As Jesus stands before Pilate accused of insurrection, instead of defending himself, He makes no further answer. The silence of Jesus is a the loudest silence in history because it is not out of resignation, but surrender. His silence is for our salvation. How will you respond?