Jacob, Esau and the Grace of God

Text: Gen. 25:19-26Speaker: Brian Borgman2/19/17[Listen or Watch] In what ways is Isaac’s life “gapped”? Why does this probably happen in Genesis?  What does the struggle in the womb foreshadow?  How does Isaac show his faith?  What does this passage teach us about God’s sovereign election?

Strive for the Kingdom

Text: Luke 13:18-30Speaker: Jason Ching2/12/17[Listen or Watch] Jesus expands his teaching on the Kingdom of God. What did the teachings about the mustard seed and the leaven tell us about the Kingdom of God?  What are ways that people might falsely assume they belong to God’s Kingdom?  What is one practical way you should grow […]

Religious Hypocrisy vs. True Compassion

Text: Luke 13:10-17Speaker: Jason Ching2/5/17[Listen or Watch] Jesus rebukes a hypocritical religious figure and shows compassion for a faithful woman. What was the criticism of the synagogue ruler? What was wrong with that criticism?  How are we tempted to use God’s standards to undermine God’s standards?  What kinds of physical and spiritual difficulties would have […]