Tyler Velin
Why We Gather
January 10, 2022 | Some Assembly RequiredIn Acts 2 we get a glimpse at the first community of gathered, indwelt believers.
Scripture: Acts 2:36-47
The Greatest Consolation Prize
January 2, 2022 | LukeAs Jesus was presented to the Lord at the temple, he was simultaneously being presented as Lord to those who witnessed it.
Scripture: Luke 2:22-38
The World and Words of Christmas
December 26, 2021 | LukeIn Luke's narrative of the birth of Jesus we see the wonder of the gospel message.
Scripture: Luke 2:1-21
Songs of Joy
December 12, 2021 | LukeAs Mary and Elizabeth meet, joy follows as the Holy Spirit leads the community in worship.
Scripture: Luke 1:39-56
Impossible Good News
December 5, 2021 | LukeIn Gabriel's announcement of the virgin birth we find truths which sustain our theology and our hope
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
The Melody of Good News
November 28, 2021 | LukeAs Gabriel appears to Zechariah we get a foretaste into the good news which John the Baptist will herald.
Scripture: Luke 1:8-25
The Story of a God Who Remembers
November 21, 2021 | LukeIn Luke 1:5-12, the gospel writer goes to show the unique context into which God's long awaited promise began to unfold.
Scripture: Luke 1:5-12
A Story that Takes Us Places
November 14, 2021 | LukeIn Luke's prologue we learn a little bit about Luke, his audience and his hope to bring peace to an anxious heart.
Scripture: Luke 1:1-7
How to Find a Spouse
October 24, 2021 | ProverbsKing Lemuel closes the book of Proverbs by holding up the picture of the faithful king and the excellent wife.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31
How to Preach the Gospel to Yourself
October 17, 2021 | ProverbsIn Proverbs 30 we meet the sage of Agur who models for us in his introduction the art and need of preaching wisdom to one's self.
Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-9
How to Unmask Anger
October 10, 2021 | ProverbsThe book of Proverbs helps us understand our anger by showing the various places it hides and the hope we have for a tranquil heart.
Scripture: Proverbs 29:22-23
Rest and Duty
October 3, 2021 | A Church BuildingIn Chronicles 23 we see the rest and work of ministry in the already and not yet.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:24-32
How to Test Your Heart
September 26, 2021 | ProverbsIn the closing part of Proverbs 27 we see a glimpse into the reflection of our hear and the hope we might find for it. Scripture: Proverbs 27:19-22
How to be a Friend
September 19, 2021 | ProverbsIn Proverbs 27:5-10, Solomon shares with us what it looks like to receive and practice a biblical friendship.
Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10
How to Pass a Personality Test
September 5, 2021 | ProverbsIn Proverbs 26 we get a window into the personality tests of our own hearts.
Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28
How to Not be a Glutton
August 29, 2021 | ProverbsIt's not often Christians discuss the issue of gluttony, but Proverbs offers us a gospel-shaped view of our food and desires.
Scripture: Proverbs 25:16, 27-28
How to Have Hope
August 22, 2021 | ProverbsIn the second half of Proverbs 24 we see a hope in the midst of wickedness.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22
How to Not Faint
August 15, 2021 | ProverbsIn the first part of Proverbs 24 we see the challenge of caring for others and the hope which satisfies and compels us.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-14
How to See Alcohol Clearly
July 25, 2021 | ProverbsIn Proverbs 23:29-35, Solomon soberly and cautiously walks is through the dangers of alcohol abuse.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35
How to Parent
July 18, 2021 | ProverbsBefore the Proverbial father's turns his son into the world, he calls him to consider his father's heart for him. Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28
How to Get What You Really Want
July 11, 2021 | ProverbsProverbs 23:1-8 shares three bleak pictures of never getting what you want in order to point us to the true wealth we have in the gospel.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8
How to Succeed in Business
July 4, 2021 | ProverbsIn Proverbs 22:22-29, Solomon warns us of the dubious ways to make money and what it looks like to trust God in our labors. Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29
How (and Why) to Apply Wisdom
June 20, 2021 | ProverbsIn Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom.
Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21
How to Fix a Conflicted Heart
June 13, 2021 | ProverbsProverbs 20 gives us a glimpse into our heart by showing the King who will examine it.
Scripture: Proverbs 20:2-12