One may find it odd that Luke includes a mention of Jesus’ circumcision in the narrative of His childhood, even if in passing. However, modern readers must understand that during the Old Testament period, it was customary for males among God’s people to be circumcised on the eighth day according to the law as a covenant sign (Gen. 17:12)....

One important truth about the Messiah, a truth that many in Israel missed, was that He would be provided for all humanity. Jesus did not come to be the Savior just for Israel, or just for the religious, or just for males, or just for the wealthy. He came to be the Savior of all who call on Him...

How did Jesus obey the Law as a baby? That’s the question we’re discussing at Luke’s genealogy on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of the faithfulness of Jesus’ earthly parentsAnna and Simeon’s role in the narrative of the gospelHow these events point us forward to the gospelOur advice for studying this passage...

Do miracles still happen today? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: What a miracle isThe purpose of a miracle according to ScriptureWhether or not views on miracles and sign gifts should be a dividing point for believersWhy we should absolutely expect that God is at work all...

Many of the parents in our churches know that they are the primary disciple makers in their families. They are the ones who influence their children’s faith journey the most. But many of them also feel ill-equipped to have these kinds of spiritual conversations. That’s why we’ve created this new resource, The Art of Spiritual Conversations with Kids. Written...

We often use the term “miracle” as the answer to an experience we can’t easily explain. Whether it’s walking away from a car accident unharmed or when our car keys appear on the table after we’ve spent 20 minutes looking for them, we are quick to dub the result a miracle.  And while there’s some truth to this, miracles...