He is risen! This Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. But even after Jesus was alive, some of His followers were still perplexed and even sad. Luke highlights the encounters of some faithful women and some travelers who are perplexed and sad. In each case, they are pointed to the Scriptures for encouragement. The resurrection highlights the trustworthiness of God's Word!
When we are comfortable, we don't want to risk change. This is one of the key reasons that Israel rejected their King, Jesus. He presented Himself clearly, yet they rejected Him and forfeited their opportunity for peace. Jesus is the true King who offers peace to those who receive Him. We see various responses in the text. Some follow, some worship, some reject. How are you responding to Him?
How's your to-do list look? We don't spend much time thinking about things that are finished. They’re done and forgotten. But in 2 Chronicles, we see how Israel paused to worship the Lord after the temple's completion. From their example, we learn the value of pausing to praise the Lord for what He's done. As we celebrate the completion of our building, we’ll consider how we can worship the Lord.
Spring 2026 Equip Class: Living as Lights in the Darkness
Spring 2026 Equip Class: Living as Lights in the Darkness
Spring 2026 Equip Class: Living as Lights in the Darkness
After hard things, we often ask, “Was it worth it?” All through the book of Philippians, Paul has been explaining - and showing from his own example - that living for Jesus is worth it! It's the only way for a Christian to live. In closing, he encourages them specifically that their sacrificial giving was worth it. When we live for Jesus, we give sacrificially toward His work, and it's worth it!
Winter 25-26 Equip Class: Walking with Jesus and Other in the Word
Is everything in your life exactly the way you want it? Most likely it’s not; therefore, discontentment indeed lurks around the corner. With so much wrong in the world, is it possible to be content? In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul explains not only that we should be content, but that we can be content in Christ. He has learned how to do it, and he explains the key to the Philippians, and to us.
Winter 25-26 Equip Class: Walking with Jesus and Other in the Word
Peace can be hard to come by. Maybe you long for peace and quiet. Maybe you long to get rid of that unrest in your conscience. In this week's text, Paul tells the Philippians that they can cooperate with the presence of the God of peace in their lives by checking their thoughts and actions. Thinking on the right things and doing the right things, they will enjoy the presence of the God of peace.
Winter 25-26 Equip Class: Walking with Jesus and Other in the Word
Worry and anxiety plague all of us. We don't have to try to worry; it just happens. We pile the pressures and burdens of life on our own shoulders, and our stress levels skyrocket. As Paul encourages the Philippians to "stand fast" in the Christian life, he tells them to replace anxiety with prayer and thus experience the peace of God. These practical, encouraging verses help us to battle anxiety.
The ever-shifting landscape of global economics and politics can leave us feeling unstable. Where are things headed? What will tomorrow hold? How do we find stability amid change? Paul reminds the Philippians that as citizens of Heaven, they can stand fast in the Lord. He reminds them of some key truths about Christ that will help them live stable lives. Every Christian can stand fast in the Lord.
Winter 25-26 Equip Class: Walking with Jesus and Other in the Word
We are all imitators. Children and adults alike pick up the traits of those around them. You don't have to travel far to notice the regional accents we develop. We adopt the patterns of others without even realizing it! Instead, Paul tells us to be intentional about the way we live. He encourages us to pattern our lives after those who pursue Christ above all. We are to walk as citizens of heaven.
Winter 25-26 Equip Class: Walking with Jesus and Other in the Word