The Importance of Community

The Importance of Community

Today I read a devotional from Paul Tripp's Devotional, "New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional". Unfortunately, my office is not finished, and I am away at the beginning of this week. I do hope to get us on track again with our Gospel Readings!

UPDATE FROM PASTOR DREW

STILL WORKING ON MY OFFICE!!!!

243. Reading 13, Matthew 7.1-14, Judging Rightly and the Narrow Way

Today we read Matthew 7:1-14,Jesus warns against the critical spirit that condemns others while overlooking our own sin, and calls His disciples to the persistent, trusting prayer of children before their Father. He then closes with a sobering call to enter by the narrow gate Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

242. Reading 12, Matthew 6.19-34 Treasure In Heaven, Freedom From Anxiety

Today we read Matthew 6.19-34, Jesus calls His disciples to set their hearts on heavenly treasure rather than earthly wealth, and to trust the Father’s providential care rather than corroding themselves with anxiety. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

241. Reading11, Matthew 6.1-18 The Lord Who Sees in Secret

Today we read Matthew 6:1-18, Jesus calls His disciples to practice their piety — giving, praying, and fasting — before the Father alone, not before the eyes of others. The reward that matters is not human approval but the open reward of the God who sees in secret. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound