Encounter the Truth

The Sign of the Covenant (Part 1 of 2)

January 12, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths • Genesis 17

Despite the failure and sin of Abram in the previous chapter, the Lord reaffirms his commitment to give him a land and a people—and he seals that covenantal commitment with the sign of circumcision. He makes it clear to us that his grace and forbearance do not remove the requirement of obedience, but actually reinforce it.

Know God Better

January 12, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths

Our greates need, as a Christian, is to know God better. To know Him better is to trust Him more, to love Him more, and to grow our faith more.

The Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 2 of 2)

January 9, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths • Genesis 16

Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their own hands to further God’s agenda—and the results were disastrous. In this messy incident, we see the cost of sinful self-reliance and the abundant grace of God.

Our lives as Evidence

January 9, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths

Through Christ we are changed. Our lives show evidence of our salvation.

The Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 1 of 2)

January 8, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths • Genesis 16

Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their own hands to further God’s agenda—and the results were disastrous. In this messy incident, we see the cost of sinful self-reliance and the abundant grace of God.

In Word and In Deed

January 8, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths

We need to be godly in our deeds and in our words. The Gospel must be spoken and shared with those around us. Good deeds are not enough; the truth must be shared.

Weight of Glory

January 7, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths

God is the only one who can bear the weight of glory due to the One that everything in life is ultimately about.

The Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 2 of 2)

January 7, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths • Genesis 15

When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the Lord—was his shield of protection and the substance and source of his reward. The promise-making and promise-keeping God is faithful and all-sufficient for his people.

The Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 1 of 2)

January 6, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths • Genesis 15

When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the Lord—was his shield of protection and the substance and source of his reward. The promise-making and promise-keeping God is faithful and all-sufficient for his people.

All About Jesus

January 6, 2026 • Jonathan Griffiths

The Bible story is all about Jesus. Our lives are all about bringing glory to God; it is the only way of living that truly fulfills.