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Revelation 1 v 17: Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. We find the Apostle John on the Island of Patmos. The island of Patmos was like an Alcatraz Island in the Roman Empire. Patmos was a rocky, desolate island . . . → Read More: I am… the way, the truth, and the life 
There is something both humbling and comforting about the Bible’s repeated picture of God’s people as sheep. Humbling, because sheep are not known for their brilliance or independence; comforting, because the image assumes a shepherd who stays close, who provides, who protects, and who leads. When Jesus speaks about sheep and shepherds, he is . . . → Read More: I am… the door for the sheep 
We’re continuing our series on Jesus’ “I AM” statements. In a few weeks we’ll return to consider “I am the vine,” but today we’re reflecting on Jesus’ words in John 6: “I am the bread of life.” To get there, let me begin with a brief digression about staple foods—the everyday foods that quietly . . . → Read More: I am… the Bread of Life 
John’s Gospel is written with a distinctive closeness to Jesus. Tradition remembers John as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and whether we take that phrase as a title, a testimony, or a literary device, it signals something important: this Gospel is not a detached report. It is the carefully considered witness of someone who lived . . . → Read More: I am…. the Light of the world 
This morning we come to the end of the book of Joshua. Joshua himself is now very old—110 years of age—and he knows that his life and leadership are drawing to a close. Under his guidance, the Israelites have taken possession of most of the Promised Land. They have defeated many of the Canaanite peoples, . . . → Read More: Joshua 24 – Whom will you Serve? 
Joshua 21:43–45 stands as a powerful summary of all that has taken place throughout Israel’s journey into the Promised Land. These verses draw together the great themes of the book of Joshua and remind us, above all else, of the faithfulness of God. Broadly speaking, the book of Joshua can be divided into three sections. . . . → Read More: Joshua 21:43-45 – Believing in Our Promise-Keeping God 
Today we turn to Joshua 20 and the passage concerning the cities of refuge. At first glance it can feel distant—an ancient legal provision that seems far removed from Christian life in 2026. Yet the theme woven through this passage is both timeless and deeply relevant: the mercy of God expressed within His justice. Many . . . → Read More: Joshua 20 – Finding Mercy Within the Justice of God 
We are living in days where we need to be constantly on our guard against scammers trying to steal our identity, our personal details and our money. They seem so genuine on the phone or on emails or social media. They use company logos on emails to make you think they are from the reported . . . → Read More: Joshua 9 v 1 to 27 – Our Failures, God’s Successes 
It’s often helpful to begin with some background so we can better understand the passage before us. We live today—thankfully—in a largely peaceful time, but the biblical period we are looking at was very different. In those days, conflict was frequent, and enemies were often dealt with violently. This can make parts of the Old . . . → Read More: Joshua 8 v 30 to 35 – God’s way is the only way 
Everything that has taken place so far in the book of Joshua has been leading to this moment—the Israelites’ first and most dramatic battle in the Promised Land. After crossing the Jordan River, they stand before Jericho, the first obstacle between them and the land long promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. As we reflect . . . → Read More: Joshua 6:1-20 – The Fall of Jericho through Obedient Faith |
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