This Sunday we enter a new section of Genesis. In Genesis 37 we begin the final “generation” in the first book of the Bible, the tenth toledot in a book of ten generations (cf. Gen. 2:4; 5:1; 6:9; 10:1; 11:10; 11:27; 25:12, 19; 36:1, 9; 37:2). From Genesis 37–50, we will see how God superintends the sinful (and righteous) decisions of Jacob’s twelve sons, the sons who in time will become the twelv...

“Rejoice and be glad” (Matthew 5:12)How do you know if the Lord is calling you to step up and suffer for the sake of the faith? Or, when insults, opposition, or threats come your way, how do you know how to respond? Furthermore, when you have to make a decision at work, or in your family, or in the neighborhood that makes you stand out for Christ, how should you tune your heart to be a most faithf...

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile,and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.Jeremiah 29:7 What would you do if more than 100,000 soldiers were preparing to invade your country? And what would you preach, if you were a local pastor? Or, if you came to church on a Sunday with the threat of invasion pending, what would you expect...

As early voting continues and we approach Election Day (Nov 3), we must recognize that consequential issues are at stake for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Should the anti-Christian amendments that have been proposed be ratified, more pre-born children will be destroyed in the womb, God’s institution of marriage will be defaced in law, and the deception of transgender ideology will be enshrined in ...