Devotions From the Didache

August 6, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • Exodus 21:22–25, Genesis 1—2, Jeremiah 1, Psalm 139:13, Deuteronomy 12:29–31

God values life. Listen as Pastor Mike makes the scriptural case for God's heart on this issue. As the final installment of the Devotions From the Didache series, we will also look to the Didache for a valuable insight into what the church has believed and taught about this issue from the beginning.

Devotions From the Didache

July 30, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • John 15, Philippians 2:13, Revelation 3:2, John 1:16, Exodus 33:11

Jesus' followers are God's fruity fruit trees! What does that mean? What does it mean to abide in Jesus, who calls Himself the Vine, and bear fruit? And how can we get answers to our prayers? Listen as Pastor Mike explains.

Devotions From the Didache

July 23, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • Genesis 14, Leviticus 27:30, Proverbs 3:9, Matthew 23, Malachi 3

Is tithing a command that applies to God's people today? Listen as Pastor Mike teaches what Scripture has to say about this issue.

Devotions From the Didache

July 16, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • Habakkuk 3:4, Matthew 5:43–48, 2 Corinthians 8—9, Acts 10, Romans 1:18–20

God is gracious and generous! He gives us things we didn't earn, like sunlight! Listen as Pastor Mike teaches on the New Testament practice of almsgiving, and how God's people can and should continue to practice it to reflect God's generous heart.

Devotions From the Didache

July 2, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • Leviticus 17—18, Ephesians 6, Romans 14, Acts 15, Mark 12:30–31

You've probably heard it said, "It's not what you said--it's how you said it." Tone of voice matters. The tone in a given text matters. How a message is communicated can impact how it is received. Listen as Pastor Mike picks up his teaching from Acts 15 and highlights the tone of the Gospel. And we'll hear a bit more from the Didache!

Devotions From the Didache

June 25, 2023 • Mike VanProyen • Acts 15, Acts 2:42–47, 2 Timothy 4:1–2, Deuteronomy 11:26–28, Joshua 24:14–15

It's been said there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Consider a third: disagreements. Disagreements happen in the church as well as the world. How should believers handle disagreements? Listen as Pastor Mike has us look at both Scripture and an early, post-New-Testament document known as _The Didache_ for examples. The early leaders of our ancient faith have left us important principles to consider.