La Promesa del Espíritu
As Luke begins the book of Acts, he focuses on Jesus, the Risen King, who calls his disciples to move forward on his mission to …
As Luke begins the book of Acts, he focuses on Jesus, the Risen King, who calls his disciples to move forward on his mission to …
In this passage, we see the birth of the Church, which from its inception is an international movement. As God sends his Spirit to dwell …
Peter and John begin the work of the early Church—healing in Jesus’ name and preaching the gospel. Their actions draw the attention of many, and …
When faced with persecution from Jewish leaders, Stephen seizes the opportunity to share the gospel. While his fearless love results in death, his sacrifice ignites …
After Stephen is stoned, the persecution of the church intensifies, and the gospel begins to spread throughout the world. Like Simon, some hear it, respond …
Through the obedience of both Cornelius and Peter, God advances his mission to bring people from all nations to himself through the power of the …
When Paul and Barnabas embark on the first missionary journey, they encounter acceptance and rejection. And as the gospel takes root and spreads to both …
As the church at Antioch grows, they face growing tension between Jews and Gentiles. Leaders meet at Jerusalem to work through the issue, and they …
The beginning of the second missionary journey is marked by tension between Paul and Barnabus. However, they are not hindered by their disagreement, and God’s …
During Paul’s third missionary journey, God uses good leadership, miracles, and disruption to advance his kingdom. In his mercy, God meets the Ephesians where they …
As Paul bids farewell to the elders at Ephesus, he both charges them to continue the work of spreading the gospel and entrusts them with …
Paul’s experience continues to be rife with tension and suffering. However, he is committed to sharing his story and advancing the gospel. We also should …
Paul sets sail for Rome, weathers a dangerous storm, and is eventually shipwrecked. However, because God’s favor is upon him, that blessing extends to all …
The days following Jesus' death are full of confusion for his followers. In this passage, we see two of his disciples grapple with unmet expectations, …
In this passage, Paul begins his exposition of the gospel by first deconstructing the misplaced hopes of both the Gentiles and the Jews in his …
As Paul addresses the Jews of the early Roman church, he exposes their false righteousness. They identify more with the law and their holy history …
In this passage, Paul reinforces the sinful nature of all humanity. However, he also pivots to the hope we have in Jesus. In his mercy, …
In this passage, Paul unpacks the hope we have in Jesus. While we were his enemies, God made a way for us to be reconciled …
Adam’s sin brought death to all of us, and we live in the reality of a broken world. However, through God’s gracious gift, Jesus has …
As Paul continues to explain how a believer is transformed by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, he unpacks the role of the law. …
One of the great themes in Romans is the choice we all must make—will we be controlled by sin or righteousness? In this passage, Paul …
As members of the body of Christ, we can expect to share in the sufferings of Jesus. We also know that one day, we will …
We often approach Romans 9 with a list of questions regarding God’s justice and sovereignty, but Paul’s goal for this passage is to highlight God’s …
The relationship between sovereignty and responsibility often creates tension in our convictions about humanity and fairness. Instead of inviting us to understand, God simply asks …
In this passage, Paul urges believers to respond in worship with self-sacrificing obedience to the mercy shown to us through Jesus Christ. Romans 12 calls …
In this passage, Paul encourages believers to live in submission to God by yielding to human authorities, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, and …
In this passage, Paul calls for unity in the church despite differing nonessential opinions. For the weak in faith, those still trusting in religious systems, …
In this passage, Paul reflects on what he has shared with the Roman believers and on his future plans. He encourages them to be strong …
At the end of his letter to the believers at Rome, Paul lists the names of many who have come alongside him and poured their …
The author of Ecclesiastes begins by introducing the writings of the Teacher, most likely Solomon. Solomon has all the time and resources in the world, …
Once again, Solomon brings us face-to-face with the brokenness and injustice inherent in the world. Even wisdom cannot insulate us from suffering and pain. However, …
Solomon continues his journey of despair, grieving the injustice of the world and the brevity of life. No amount of time, money, or effort can …
In this passage, Solomon addresses the emptiness of envy, our need for companionship, and the reality that status is unstable. While we are naturally bent …
As Solomon unpacks what it means to fear God, he emphasizes God’s power and magnitude. Our understanding of who God is and what he has …
In this passage, Solomon explores the beauty and limitations of wisdom, how we should spend our time on this earth, and what must be endured …
In this passage, Solomon offers wisdom around the ideas of avoiding foolishness, developing resilience, and leading others well. However, no amount of wisdom can solve …
At the end of Ecclesiastes, both Solomon and the author bring us back to the foundational truths of this book. There is a God, and …
The book of Daniel begins with loss and loyalty. As Daniel and his companions navigate the challenges of living in exile, they remain faithful to …
En este pasaje, Jesús mantiene una conversación con Nicodemo, un fariseo que reconoce la obra que Dios está realizando a través de Jesús. En lugar …
Jesús crea tensión entre los dirigentes judíos cuando cura a un hombre en sábado. Al desenmascarar su deseo de control y poder, Jesús se presenta …
Tras alimentar milagrosamente a cinco mil personas, Jesús descubre hábilmente los planes de la multitud y lo lleva a tomar una decisión. ¿Están dispuestos a …
Durante la Fiesta de las Tiendas, una semana importante en el calendario judío, Jesús aprovecha el momento de celebración para predicar en Jerusalén, ofreciéndose como …
Como Buen Pastor, Jesús tiene una conexión íntima con sus ovejas: conocen su voz, le siguen y confían en él. Confiar en la dirección de …
La respuesta a Jesús se vuelve cada vez más polarizada: algunos lo aclaman como Mesías, mientras que otros traman su muerte. Los que le adoran …
Mientras Jesús prepara a sus discípulos para su muerte, les hace una promesa extraordinaria. Aunque los discípulos no entiendan lo que les espera, pueden descansar …
Cuando los discípulos se enfrentan a la pérdida de Jesús, él les asegura que algo mejor está por llegar. El Espíritu Santo vivirá en ellos, …
Después de animar a sus discípulos, Jesús camina con ellos hacia el olivar, donde sabe que será traicionado. Cuando llegan Judas y los guardias romanos, …
Jesús tiene claro que no podemos adorar a Dios y al dinero a la vez. Ser administradores y no dueños de nuestros recursos nos libera …
En este pasaje, Santiago nos llama a movernos: a abrazar el poder transformador del Evangelio obedeciendo la Palabra de Dios. Este tipo de acción requiere …
En este pasaje, Santiago adopta un tono profético de advertencia y reprimenda. Aunque no nos consideremos ricos, debemos prestar atención a sus palabras, porque el …
Los acontecimientos del Domingo de Ramos inician el arco de la narración de la Pascua. Jesús reivindica su condición de Rey de forma inequívoca. Y …
Dios sigue reprendiendo la apatía y la indiferencia de los israelitas, centrándose en la incapacidad de los sacerdotes para representarle y cuidar de su pueblo. …
El libro de Malaquías termina describiendo el gran y terrible día del juicio de Dios. Mientras los malvados son humillados, los que confían en Cristo …
En el Salmo 67, un salmo hermoso y edificante que expresa gratitud e invoca la bendición de Dios sobre todas las naciones. Exploramos los temas …
En el capítulo 4, Booz sigue mostrando su noble carácter. En lugar de intrigar en privado para asegurarse su lugar como pariente-redentor de Rut, aborda …
El libro de Jonás comienza con una misión impactante y un profeta que huye de Dios. Como Jonás, no siempre entendemos lo que Dios está …