Ecclesiastes 3:1–15: Time and Eternity
We are prisoners of time, while God is eternal. As an embassy of his eternality in the midst of our time-bound toil, God gives Sabbath rest. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:1–15)
Ecclesiastes 1:12–2:26: What God Gives to the Children of Man
To prove that “all is vanity” and even “vanity of vanities,” the Preacher embarks on an exhaustive search of happiness in this world. God gives enjoyment to those who trust in him. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:12–2:26)
Ecclesiastes 1:1–11: Nothing New Under the Sun
How do we live in a world that is natural, and not spiritual (1 Cor. 15:42–46)? Furthermore, how do we live in a world that is fallen and cursed by sin? There is no salvation under the sun. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:1–11)
Genesis 50:1–26: God Meant it for Good
The final chapter of Genesis gives a fitting conclusion to the whole book, and looks forward to the rest of the Bible’s story. God is working all things together for our good. (Exposition of Genesis 50:1–26)
Genesis 49:1–33: The Final Blessing of Jacob
As Jacob comes to the end of his life, he bless all his children—especially to establish the promise of a king. God blesses the world through the King of Israel. (Exposition of Genesis 49:1–33)
Genesis 48:1–22: Blessing for Joseph’s Sons
Jacob reflects back on the gracious favor God has shown him through his lifetime, and Jacob passes on God’s grace through blessing Joseph’s children. God extends unmerited favor to his people. (Exposition of Genesis 48:1-22)
Genesis 47:13–31: Buried in Canaan
Joseph wisely administers food to save the Egyptians, and Jacob insists that Joseph should bury him back in Canaan. God preserves the living and raises the dead. (Exposition of Genesis 47:13–31)
Genesis 46:28–47:12: Few and Evil, the Days of our Sojourning
Even though the Israelites are an abomination in Egypt, they possess something greater: God’s own promises. God makes sojourners into superiors. (Exposition of Genesis 46:28–47:12)
The Church (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #32: The Church. What is the church? Who belongs to the church? How should Christians relate to the church? What does Christ want from his church?
Genesis 45:16–46:27: A Nation Going Down to Egypt
After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, the Joseph narratives through the end of Genesis shift to a new focus: God is creating a new humanity. (Exposition of Genesis 45:16–46:27)
Last Things (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #31: Last Things. How should Christians think about death? What is the future hope of Christians beyond death? What is the warning God gives for those who do not believe in Christ?
Genesis 45:1–15: God Sent Me, Not You
How can Joseph forgive his brothers after all the evil they have done? Where has God been through all of this? In the midst of evil, God accomplishes good. (Exposition on Genesis 45:1–15)