Tyler Velin

In predicting Peter's denial and restoration, Jesus reveals the nature and mission of the New Testament church. Scripture: Luke 22:31-38

Jesus redefines greatness for his disciples not according to the Gentiles but according to the gospel. Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

As Jesus introduces the Lord's Supper for his people, he gives them a new center of identity and a new explanation of reality. Scripture: Luke 22:13-23

Judas' betrayal and Jesus' provision teaches us about the certainty of hope we have in the word and work of Jesus. Scripture: Luke 22:1-12

We conclude our 2023 Advent series by looking at the humiliation of Jesus' death and it's application to believers. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Part 3 of our 2023 Advent series looks at the scandal of Jesus' weakness in the flesh and how it displays the depth of our need and the power of God. Scripture: John 4:1-30

Part Two of our 2023 Advent series examines Jesus' prayer life and reveals the humble service it provided God's people. Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

What does it mean that Jesus was tempted and why is that of any significance to us? Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

As Jesus prepares the church for the events of 70 AD he also gives them hope for the second coming of the Son of Man. Scripture: Luke 21:20-38

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the hope of the church. Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Jesus challenges and commissions a new kind of community and leadership. Scripture: Luke 20:45-21:4

As Jesus answers the final challenge of the religious officials before the cross we see the hope of the cross itself: resurrection life through the divine son. Scripture: Luke 20:27-44

In Luke 20:19-26, Jesus encounters the second of three challenges to his nature and mission by addressing the intersection between God and governments. Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

As Jesus confronts the first of three challenges from Jerusalem's religious leaders he exposes us to the problem of authority. Scripture: Luke 20:1-19

Jesus' triumphal entry paints a clear picture of the reality and role of the Messiah. Scripture: Luke 19:29-48

Jesus' parable of the minas highlights the center of faithful service. Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

In Luke 18:31-43 we see two contrasting stories that reveal to us the identity of Jesus and the response of faith. Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Jesus helps us see the heart of legalism and the scandal of grace. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

In Luke 17, Jesus begins his extended discourse on the seemingly upside-down realities of the kingdom of God. Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Jesus' healing of ten lepers shows us the reorienting power of mercy. Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

In Luke 16:14-18 Jesus helps us identify the effects of salvation and our understanding of it by giving us two contrasts and a case study. Scripture: Luke 16:14-18

Luke 16 includes one of Jesus' most controversial parables, but the scandal of it makes the truth all the more relevant. Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Jesus helps drive home the significance of repentance in the parable of the prodigal sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Jesus finishes his three-parable teaching at the Pharisee's house by showing how eternity shapes our lives. Scripture: Luke 14:12-24