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The Origins of the Bible

Tim Mackie speaks on how the Bible came to be and how it is a book that is both human and divine in Exodus 17:8-9, 17:14, and 24:3-8.

The Reason for the Bible

Dave Lomas speaks on how the Bible tells one unified story that leads us to Jesus and why we the Bible is important to us as followers of Christ in 2 Timothy 3:14-17.

The Problem with the Bible

Dave Lomas introduces the Year of Biblical Literacy and speaks on Jesus' relationship with the Bible and how we, as followers of Christ, aim to have the same kind of relationship in John 5:39-40 and Matthew 28:16-18.

When God Says Yes, And

Julie Barrios speaks on the incarnation of Christ and the invitation we are given to partake in the unfolding of the story of who we are and who we can be in John 1:1-5, 1:9-14.

The Layer of Mystery and Wonder

Josh Waidley speaks on Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and the wonder, mystery and hope of God in Matthew 1:1-17, 1:18-25, 2:1-23.

Mary's Song

Ruthie Kim speaks on the story of the angel who appeared to Mary and how Mary experienced and sat in the tension of pain and hope in Luke 1:26-35, 46-56.

A Different Kind of King

Dave Dealy speaks on the type of king Israel was hoping for and who Jesus is as a heavenly king in John 1:1-5, 9–14.

Entering into Israel's Story

Tim Ritter speaks on how we can begin Advent rightly by entering into Israel's story, which is the context for Christmas, from Luke 4:14-21.

Worry, Today and Tomorrow

Dave Lomas speaks on what Jesus teaches us about worry and how the Sermon on the Mount helps orient us to be able to meet our futures with trust and open handedness in Matthew 6:34.

The Sabbath

John Mark Comer speaks on why God created sabbath and how intentional periods of rest and worship can bring us life Genesis 1:1, 1:31, and 2:1-2.