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December 8: “Refiner’s Fire” (Malachi 2:17 – 3:6)

God is a consuming fire. The coming of the Messiah means both God’s salvation and judgment. God’s fire will consume evil doers, but it will refine the people of his covenant. How can anyone stand on the day of judgment? It is by believing in the messenger of the covenant and his message. Today, we […]

December 1: “Hope of the Promised Future” (Jeremiah 33:10-16)

As Jeremiah had prophesied, Jerusalem fell to Babylon and God’s people were taken as captives. To the exiles in Babylon, Jeremiah gives God’s message of hope. According to God’s promise, a righteous Savior will sprout from David’s line. Israel & Judah will be restored and live in safety. Given their situation, it was very difficult […]

November 24: “Stop! And Give Thanks!” (Luke 17:11-19)

The Samaritan—when he saw that his body had been healed—stopped, turned around, and went back to Jesus to express his gratitude. Usually we identify with this Samaritan, but in reality, we are more like the nine other Jews who did not stop to give thanks to God. In our busy lives, we go on running […]

November 17: “The Path of Life” (Psalm 16)

David is facing danger and calls out, “God, keep me safe!” As he faces death, David recalls who God is: God is his refuge, his Lord, his treasure, his counselor. David remembers how God has been good to him and how God counseled him in the path of life. That’s when David’s faith is strengthened, […]

November 10: “The Lord Almighty is Seated on a Throne” (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Some people are elated and some are devastated by the election results. No matter what the outcome, Christians ought to remember these three things: 1) The Lord Almighty is seated on a throne. (v.1) God is in control. 2) We are all sinful beings in need of God’s mercy. (v. 7) 3) We need to […]