The Christian life is not one of ease or passivity. From the moment we confessed Christ, we enlisted in a battle, entered a race, and took up the steady labor of the field. Consider Paul’s godly advice to Timothy: Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service … Continue reading Victory in the Fight: Purposeful Effort
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The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
As Jesus begins the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, He makes a bold statement: “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (5:20). That would have shocked His listeners. The Pharisees were the most visibly religious people of their day. But Jesus wasn’t … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 12)
We live in a world flooded with words—tweets, headlines, podcasts, emails, comment sections, political speeches, and advertising slogans. But not all words build up. Many deceive. Some seduce. Others destroy. We’ve learned how to weaponize language: spin replaces truth, sarcasm replaces sincerity, and words become tools of manipulation and self-promotion rather than honesty and connection. … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 12)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the heart and character of those who belong to His kingdom—poor in spirit, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those who endure suffering for righteousness’ sake. But now He shifts from who we are to how we live. Kingdom character becomes kingdom influence. In Matthew 5:13–20, Jesus issues a bold declaration: … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 11)
“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain’?” —Psalm 11:1 When life begins to fall apart—when the moral, spiritual, or societal foundations crack—what do you do? Where do you go? Who do you trust? Psalm 11 gives us the answer: We do not … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 11)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 3—The Beatitudes, Part 3)
As we continue our journey through the Beatitudes, we come to the final three—each one more intense and more personal than the last. Together, they confront our inner life, our relationships, and our willingness to suffer for Christ. Jesus now blesses the pure in heart—not those with outward show, but those whose very desires and … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 3—The Beatitudes, Part 3)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 9 and Psalm 10)
Our world doesn’t just tolerate wickedness—it often celebrates it. The arrogant prosper. The greedy grow powerful. The violent rise to fame. In the middle of this, the righteous cry out: “Where is God?” That’s the very tension Psalms 9 and 10 explore. Though divided in our modern Bibles, the rare ‘Selah’ at the end of … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 9 and Psalm 10)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 2—The Beatitudes, Part 2)
Introduction: In our last lesson, we began our journey into the Sermon on the Mount by studying the first few Beatitudes. We saw that Jesus describes not a path to faith, but a portrait of those who already belong to the kingdom: the poor in spirit and those who mourn. These blessings turn the world’s … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 2—The Beatitudes, Part 2)
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 8)
Have you ever stepped outside on a cloudless night—far from city lights—and looked up? The stars stretch across the sky like diamonds scattered on black velvet, and for a moment, the world feels still. As the galaxies shimmer above, you can’t help but feel tiny—just one life beneath a trillion stars. David knew that feeling. … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 8)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 1—The Beatitudes, Part 1)
Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) is one of the most famous and most challenging sections of Jesus’ teaching. It presents the heart of life in the kingdom of heaven At its core is this call from Jesus: “For I am saying to you, that if your° righteousness is not abounding more-than that … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 1—The Beatitudes, Part 1)
Knights of The Father 