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Joel 2:28-3:21 (view passage online)
This lesson continues to contrast the old and new covenants, using the olive tree illustration from Romans 11. It shows how Gentiles have been grafted into God’s plan while affirming that God is not finished with the nation of Israel.
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Ephesians 3:14-21 (view passage online)
Paul prays that the Spirit would give us power in our inner being so that Christ can be at home in our hearts through faith. As we become rooted in His love, we can experientially know it and be filled with the fullness of God.
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Ephesians 2:1-10 (view passage online)
Paul continues his study of the human condition before salvation, describing people as dead in trespasses and children of wrath. God shows rich mercy by making believers alive, raising them up, and seating them with Christ. He pours out the riches of His grace toward us in Christ Jesus.
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John 1:6-34 (view passage online)
John the Baptist sees Jesus and identifies Him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John testifies that he saw the Spirit descending on Jesus like a dove. He clearly names Jesus as the Son of God.
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Galatians 4:21-31 (view passage online)
The Hagar and Sarah illustration contrasts the flesh with the spirit. Sarah doubted God and tried the flesh, resulting in the bondwoman persecuting the free woman. Believers must cast out the bondwoman and stand fast in liberty, just as Hebrews 12 contrasts Mount Sinai with Mount Zion.
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Romans 12:3-21 (view passage online)
Believers must estimate their gifts with humility. The body principle from First Corinthians 12 shows how every member functions together. Believers use their unique gifts for the edification of the church.
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Hebrews 1:1-3 (view passage online)
This message reveals Jesus as the Creator, Sustainer, and ultimate Savior who holds all things together by His power. By purging our sins “by Himself” and sitting down at God’s right hand, He demonstrated that the work of salvation is complete and finished. This stands in contrast to the Old Covenant priests whose sacrifices were never-ending.
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Romans 16:17-27 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
Paul warns the church against false teachers who divide the body contrary to sound doctrine. He critiques modern universalist teachings that deny the reality of hell. He closes his letter praising God and encouraging believers to remain wise about good and innocent concerning evil.