Children of Promise

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Children of Promise

October 27, 2024 • Brandon Ball

The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar paints a powerful picture of the contrast between law and grace. Just as Isaac was born by God’s promise, not by human effort, we are children of grace, set free from the bondage of the law. We’re not stuck in the basement of works and striving; we’re full-grown heirs through Christ, living in the freedom and overflowing blessing of God’s grace!

Full-Grown

November 3, 2024 • Brandon Ball

Grace is a gift, not a reward—it’s the elevator that lifts us to the penthouse while the law keeps us stuck in the basement. Just as Hagar couldn’t see the well until her eyes were opened, the law blinds us from seeing the blessings that God has already provided. Let’s rest in the promise that we are no longer slaves under the old system but full-grown sons, heirs of God through Christ, living in the freedom of His grace!

Greater Than John

October 20, 2024 • Brandon Ball

Under the new covenant, Jesus declares that even the least in the kingdom is greater than John the Baptist, who was greater than any Old Testament figure. This means we are living on the fulfilled side of the promise, with a reality they could only hope for. So, why strive to replicate the lives of Old Testament heroes when we have what they never did—perfect righteousness in Christ and the fullness of God’s promises, already accomplished through Jesus?

In Awe of His Goodness

October 13, 2024 • Brandon Ball

We find Jesus clearly in the Old Testament story of Hosea the Prophet. Hosea’s story reveals the astonishing depth of God’s love and faithfulness toward us, even when we are unfaithful and undeserving. Just as Hosea pursued and redeemed Gomer despite her flaws, so too does Christ pursue and redeem us with a love that is relentless and unwavering. Let this truth fill us with awe and gratitude as we reflect on the goodness of God, who loves us not because of what we do, but simply because, well, He loves us.