Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life

Does life ever feel repetitive, monotonous? Like day in, day out your struggles are the same, your joys seem fleeting, and nothing ever changes. The Teacher in Ecclesiastes echoed this very sentiment. Throughout the...

We’ve heard the call in Hebrews to stay close to Jesus. How do we cultivate a lasting faith? The author of Hebrews summarizes his teachings on Jesus’ superiority and calls the early Christians to remain faithful in all...

Humans are sinful; therefore, the feeling of guilt is inevitable. Guilt has weight; it becomes a burden we struggle under even after we know we’ve been forgiven. The author of Hebrews offers weary believers reassurance...

Life is full of many seasons. Some of these seasons are difficult, making us feel weary and under pressure. In those seasons, the author of Hebrews urges us to hear God’s voice and resist the temptation to drift away...

Hebrews begins by showing us Jesus is God’s final word, fully divine and fully human. Written to Jewish Christians in the early church, Hebrews addressed their discouragement in the face of persecution. It warned them...

We all experience the reality of death. Far too often, it is the painful loss of a loved one. Our age or a medical diagnosis might also cause us to face the inevitability of our own death. These emotionally heavy times...

We’re all familiar with the concept of heaven as a place people go after they die. Many Christian hymns and songs talk about heaven. Faithful believers talk about longing to go to heaven. Movies, books, cartoons, and...

As we study the closing chapters of 1 Samuel, we read about David’s encounter with Nabal and Abigail, Saul’s desperate decision to visit a medium, and finally, Saul’s tragic death. In these accounts, we see both Saul's...

God anointed Saul as the first King of Israel. Yet, his leadership of Israel was inconsistent. In 1 Samuel, he waffled back and forth between loving and hating David, the leader of his armies, and unbeknownst to him...

As humans, we are drawn to strong, confident leaders. In 1 Samuel, God assures us that he’s not looking at appearances. As we study the accounts of David’s anointing and his battle with Goliath, we’ll learn what God...

See what happens when God grants Israel’s request to be like other nations and discover how God is faithful and sovereign, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will.

When we feel vulnerable, we naturally seek reassurance. We want to hold onto something tangible for comfort. Throughout the Bible, God promises to be with his people, and many of us find his presence extremely...

When corruption and darkness seem to be in control, we may find it hard to hear and see God. Together, we can learn where to look for God and discover hope even when life's situations seem hopelessly unjust and bleak...