Tag: God disciplines his children

Confronting the King

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 12:1-15. When David sinned, God sent a preacher to boldly confront him for that sin. God does not play around with our sin – He is holy. And God loves his people too much to let us continue in sin! We must respond to God’s confrontations by confessing and repenting of our sin, and receiving his forgiveness. Yet, we also face difficult consequences caused by our sin.

God Over the Grave Part 1 – Jonah Study 4

Cary Cox, from Jonah 1:17 and 2:10. Why was Jonah swallowed by the fish? What really happened, and what was the purpose? See how Jesus interpreted this story, and how it points us to his death and resurrection. The God of the storm is also God over the grave!

Keep Running – Hebrews Study 34

Cary Cox, from Hebrews 12:3-13. The writer continues to unfold his call to action for believers – endure in faith, running the race until the end! As we run, we understand that God disciplines us with suffering, in love, to mold us into the image of Christ. His loving discipline is evidence that we are his children.