What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? Because God has changed our lives, we are to live changed lives. In this passage, we see that there are three characteristics of lives worthy of Christ. First, we must stand united with other believers for the glory of God; we should have … [Read More…] Living Worthy Lives
In this week where we look back to Reformation Day and look ahead to Election Day, I thought it would be good to remind ourselves of the Reformation truths that ground us in the midst of a chaotic and divisive political climate. As you know, the Reformers centered their doctrinal insights around the five Solas, which … [Read More…] November 3, 2024
Dear Moody Church Family, October 2024 But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your servant…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:26–28). Jesus teaches that those … [Read More…] October 2024 Stewardship Letter
Pop quizzes in school are dreaded because they reveal whether you’re prepared. Similarly, the Bible tells us an ultimate “pop quiz” is coming: the return of Jesus, the King of kings. We can’t afford to be unprepared. Luke 12:35-59 outlines how to be ready for His return: Be Alert: Like servants waiting for their … [Read More…] The Once and Future King
What exactly is the promise of Romans 8:28 (the translation question)? Romans 8:28 promises that God works all things together for the good of His people. Different translations emphasize either “all things work together for good” or “God causes all things to work together for good,” but both affirm that God is actively involved. He … [Read More…] All Things Together for Good
This past week I’ve been in Seoul, South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. I’ve been learning about what God is doing around the world. I want to share with you a moment that deeply touched my heart Wednesday night as we gathered to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters. As … [Read More…] September 29, 2024
Everyone needs a “why”—a reason to get up, a purpose for life. It leads to big questions: What is life all about? Why are we here? How do we live meaningfully? For followers of Jesus, these questions are central to the journey of discipleship. In Luke 12, Jesus tackles these existential questions through parables … [Read More…] Money-Grubbers, Worry-Warts, and Treasure-Seekers
A lot of us are disenchanted with religion. There’s so much hypocrisy and abuse and scandal. No wonder so many people are checking out of organized religion, even if they still find Jesus to be compelling. Here at the end of Luke 11 and into 12 Jesus himself railed against the dangers of religion. It … [Read More…] Dangerous Religion
Now, in life, hard things will happen. We live in a fallen world marked by sin and selfishness. When you are on the ropes, God is faithful and His heart cares for people dealing with the consequences of their own sin and rebellion. When things go from bad to worse, how should we respond? … [Read More…] God’s Promises For Bruised People
