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Satan is a real, destructive enemy who deceives, tempts, blinds many to the gospel, entangles us in sin. But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to undo his works. Through His death and resurrection, Christ dealt with sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and offers forgiveness, freedom, and reconciliation with God. Evil will not have the last word: Christ will judge it, overthrow Satan, and bring His people safely into glory.

God is the source and great initiator of all true love: He did not wait for us to seek or deserve Him, but demonstrated His saving love by sending His Son to die for sinners. Through Christ, God awakens love in us, and our love for Him and for others becomes a grateful, imperfect reflection of His grace. This is the crowning evidence of His work in our lives.

Job spoke of a pathway, possibly in the hills, wherein was a deep mine containing treasure. This pathway, possibly deep inside the mountains, was not seen by the vultures or fowls of the air, but the Lord knows it. In the same way, The Lord knows the pathway His people take in life, including many difficulties. What a comfort this brings every believer.

We find great comfort from the truth of "The Witness of the Spirit." Drawing from both Romans 8 & 1 John 4, we explore how the Holy Spirit assures true believers of their spiritual adoption, points them to Christ, and grows faith, love, and joyful obedience. Don't rest not in changing feelings, but in God's steadfast love and the Spirit's faithful work in us.

Saving faith does not rest in our own courage or strength. When Peter took his eyes off Jesus, the waves overwhelmed him; but as he cried out, "Lord save me", then Christ reached out for him. This message, "Stepping Out in Faith," points us beyond self-reliance to Jesus, the giver and object of saving faith. Whatever storms we face, our hope is not to be in the strength of our faith, but in the strength of the Saviour who gives faith and calls us to come.

Christians face sorrow, but God never abandons them. Through suffering, He deepens faith, teaches dependence, and reveals His grace. Remembering His mercies brings hope even before circumstances change. Sorrow is not beautiful in itself, but God's love shines through it; in Christ, believers have compassion now and the hope of glory, where grief will end.

Come before the Lord with joyful praise and grateful hearts because He is our Maker, our Shepherd, and the faithful God whose steadfast love endures from generation to generation. Thanksgiving is more than a feeling; it is our fitting response to who God is and all He has done. As we enter His presence with praise, we remember we belong to Him and discover again the blessing of resting in His goodness and faithfulness.

When bad news arrives, bringing fear and doubt, who will we trust? Hezekiah received a letter from mighty King Sennacherib, meant to weaken and undermine his confidence in His God. He responded in the way we must: "Looking Only to The Lord." Where will you turn to when inevitable trouble comes to your life. Trust not in yourself, but in the Lord who saves. Hezekiah's great prayer was heard and answered in a most remarkable way.

The cross of Christ offends many people because it declares that sin is so serious Christ had to die. Christ Himself also offends because He exposes our pride, calls us to repent, and claims authority over all of our lives. Yet the message of the cross is not defeat or foolishness: it is God's wisdom and power to save all who trust in Christ.

True love comes from God. He showed it by sending His Son to atone for our sins. Christ's love was compassionate, consistent and costly. As the source and model of love, Christ calls all believers to love sacrificially, with a practical response that reflects God's character. This will evidence genuine faith, and show that Jesus Christ lives and dwells within us.

God, in His great mercy, saves sinners. He gives us new birth through His living Word. But He does not leave us isolated. Instead, He brings us into His royal family. There as brothers and sisters in the household of God, the local church, as living stones we are being built together into a spiritual house. A people among whom God delights to dwell. Adopted into His royal family, we are called to live as a holy community, reflecting and proclaiming Jesus Christ to the world around us and being sanctified by His Word.

Is my case hopeless? Some reach that tragic conclusion and position. For 12 years a woman Christ met had suffered. She had tried every remedy available, spending all she had. Yet instead of getting better, grew worse. Her experience is a striking parallel to our spiritual condition until we meet Christ: sin is a problem we can't cure ourselves. But everything changed. What no one else could do, Christ did for her when she came to Him. There is hope for the helpless and forgiveness for the guilty. Jesus is able to save. The question is: "Will I come to Christ and trust Him?"

John urges believers not to accept every spiritual claim. We must first test the spirits by whether they confess Jesus Christ truly came in the flesh. False teachers reject apostolic truth about Christ. Those who belong to God listen to the apostles' teaching. We consider 5 tests that John gives to help Christians discern truth from error. We are assured the Spirit of God is greater than the spirit of error, and truth can be recognized when hearing God's Word.

God, in His great mercy, saves sinners. He gives us new birth through His living Word. But does not leave us isolated. Instead, He brings us into His royal family, where we become brothers and sisters in the household of God, the local church. As living stones, we are being built together into a spiritual house, a people among whom God dwells. As those adopted into His royal family, we are called to live as a holy community, reflecting and proclaiming Jesus Christ to the world around us. [Audio only due to technical issues]