Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matt. 4:1 CSB). Jesus now faces one of the greatest challenges in his earthly life: the 40-day wilderness ordeal of fasting and temptation. How did he pass the test? With his deep-rooted, unwavering reliance...

When Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. And a voice from heaven said, ”This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. 3:16-17 CSB) The...

And there it was-the star they had seen at its rising. It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy (Matt. 2:9b-10 CSB). The star that guided the wise men moved with remarkable precision, leading...

Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel” which is translated God is with us. (Matt. 1:22-23 CSB) Seven centuries before Christ’s birth, Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would...

Who is a God like you, forgiving iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not hold on to his anger forever because he delights in faithful  love (Micah 7:18 CSB). There is no one like our God! We deserve to be cast aside and...

Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8 CSB). In this famous passage, God reminds the people of His goodness to them and that...

He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of the Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for then his greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. He will be their peace. (Micah 5:4-5a CSB). Micah foretells of the greatest...

. . . “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us about his ways so we may walk in his paths.” (Micah 4:2 CSB) Destruction shall come upon Judah, Israel and, in the end, all kingdoms...

Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become ruins, and the temple’s mountain will be a high thicket (Micah 3:12 CSB). Instead of being leaders and prophets who sought to feed and care for the people, the leaders in Micah’s time essentially feasted on...

I will indeed gather all of you, Jacob; I will collect the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in the middle of its pasture. It will be noisy with people (Micah 2:12 CSB). This chapter is all about plans. Micah...