Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 1:17-27. David’s song of lamentation for the deaths of Saul and Jonathan teaches us about the reality of grief in this broken world. Jonathan’s loyal friendship is celebrated. And the story anticipates the Son of David, Jesus Christ, who conquered death and the grave for all his people! Grief and sorrow are not ultimate or final in the kingdom of God!
Tag: the resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Risen King
Cary Cox, from Acts 2:22-36. On the day of Pentecost, Peter stands before the city of Jerusalem and boldly preaches Jesus Christ as the risen King! Peter gets to Christ by opening the Scriptures and pointing to David, and the promise of a Messiah from David’s family. Jesus is not only alive from the dead, he is exalted as King of kings and Lord of lords!
Hope in the Life-Giving God
Cary Cox, from Romans 4:16-25. Because God raised Jesus from the dead, believers have a real hope as we face impossible circumstances in this life, and a hope that goes beyond the grave!
Who We Are – Dominion – Genesis Study 6
Cary Cox, from Genesis 1:26-28. God made us in his image and gave us dominion over all the earth. We were meant to rule under God, as stewards and managers, imitating his creativity, bringing beauty and blessing and order out of chaos around us. When we fell in sin this dominion was corrupted – we either abuse it or abandon it. But Jesus came as a Man to restore what was lost. Jesus overcame sin, death, and the grave, and has all authority and dominion. In Christ, we will reign!
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!
Alive Forevermore – The Risen King of Majesty
Cary Cox, from Revelation 1:9-20. John describes his vision of Jesus Christ for the churches. Jesus is alive forevermore, reigning in glory!
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