Living toward God’s promises encourages us to step out in faith, trusting that God can transform our ordinary acts of obedience into extraordinary eternal impacts, even when circumstances seem challenging.

When was the last time you were in awe of the glory of Christ? As 2024 is coming to an end and we celebrate the new year, may we catch a glimpse of Jesus' glory from this passage, and be utterly amazed and transformed.

God works through sacrificial love and seemingly impossible circumstances to bring about redemption through a baby who is born in Bethlehem.

We are helpless outsiders until Jesus, our divine Redeemer, pays the price to give us new life and his love.

In anxious times, count on God’s people and God’s providence.

God is actively at work in the darkest times and among the most hopeless people, even when it's not obvious to us.

Trade your self-sufficiency for only what Jesus can give so that you will have what you need most: Jesus himself.

What hope does a weak church have to patiently endure?

Guard against spiritual lethargy by staying close to Jesus.

Don’t accept pressure to compromise; the consequences can be serious, but following Jesus brings great rewards.

Pergamum was a place filled with hostile influences. When Christians are tempted to let go of Christ, we must learn to hold fast.

When persecuted, take courage because Jesus knows, Satan is limited, and your suffering will be worth it.

The sign of a faithful church is enduring love for Jesus.

To really understand what’s happening in the world, we need to see the presence of the risen and glorified Jesus.

We need to learn what’s really happening in the world so we can live with God’s blessing.

Share in suffering for the gospel.

Jesus is the helper of his people now and for eternity.

Hope not in yourself but preach hope to yourself, again & again.

When people oppose you, remember that God is greater and cares for you, and then give thanks to him.

When facing overwhelming trials, find your security in God, focus on your eternal home, and look to Jesus, not your problems.

When God seems far away, preach to yourself and turn to him for help.

Don’t fret, but trust God when evil people get ahead and you don’t.

Learn about God’s goodness in the midst of suffering. But don’t just learn about it; experience it yourself.

Embrace your gender in every area of your life.

Hold on to dignity, but don’t lose the differences between men and women.

Sin, not God’s original design, has damaged the relationship between the sexes.

As recipients of God’s grace and compassion, we are commanded to emulate such hearts towards the poor.

Men and women have dignity and differences that are designed for our good and our joy.

God freely gives us what we need most as a gift, and it will satisfy us for eternity.

God has given you his name. He owns you; he bought you; you represent him.

It may not feel like it, but we can experience God’s blessing even in the wilderness.

God blesses us by letting us behold his glory, and it deeply satisfies our souls.

God is active in your life, both providing you what you need and protecting you from evil.

We need a personal blessing based on the gospel.

Jesus calls churches to follow godly leaders, guard its teaching, and suffer like Jesus.

The resurrection means that Jesus is vindicated, you are included, and that God’s church will keep growing.

We can keep on trusting God even in our deepest suffering because Jesus has redeemed us completely and effectively through His death and resurrection.

The greatness of Jesus leads us to love, sexual purity, and contentment.

Never try to approach God by trying to be good enough. It will destroy you. Through Jesus, receive his unshakeable kingdom, and then respond in thankfulness and worship.

Our trials are a tool that our loving Father uses to help us grow.

Endure by laying aside encumbrances and focusing your eyes on Jesus.

Trust what God says is true, even when it doesn’t look like it.

Wonder again at Jesus, because the more we wonder at Jesus and his salvation, the less we’ll be tempted to wander from him.

Christ’s priesthood is the guarantee of our hope

Cling to Jesus under pressure because you can count on his promises, and he will give you the stability you need.