Daniel 1:8-21
GOD honors faithful resolve to worship him alone in the face of cultural pressure.
Daniel: "God's Plan Over Human Power"
Daniel 1:1-7
The exile of Daniel and his friends shows God’s power over human plans by placing these faithful servants in a position that He will use to great effect in the future.
“Thirsting after the right thing”
Psalm 63
What we run to in suffering reveals what we worship, so run to God.
"Self-Inflicted Suffering"
Psalm 32
Humble repentance before the lord remedies the self-inflicted suffering of our sin.
"How Long, O LORD?!"
Psalm 13
The suffering of life refines our trust in god.
“Now What"!?!”
Mark 16:1-8
The resurrection of Christ validates the words of Christ, now what are you going to do?
He Has Made a Way
Mark 15:33-47
Jesus makes a way for sinners to come to God through his death on the cross.
Who is Worthy?
“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind - striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” - Philippians 1:27
Jesus - Lifted Up for Us
Jesus is the only cure for the snake bite of sin.
"Hail! King of the Jews"
Mark 15:16-32
The crucifixion and mockery of Jesus as “king of the Jews” proves his identity as the suffering, servant King.