As we see God create both the sea and the dry land, we stand in awe not only at his creative power but also at his sovereign will in redemption. For just as Moses here depicts God's power, he simultaneously introduces us to God's wisdom in producing life and fruit on the third day, signaling to the first fruits of the new creation which will be wrought in Christ.

In day two of creation, God creates an expanse, separating the waters above from the waters below. What we see at the very beginning is that God created with purposeful design, with a structure in mind. These initial verses prove why the heavens above do indeed declare the glory of God (Psalm 8:1).

In the beginning, God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God separated the light from the darkness and called it good, thereby formulating judgment not only over what is and is not, but also over what is good and what is not good. In this way, God manifested his power over all creation, both corporeal and incorporeal.

In the beginning, God created everything. Not only did he create everything ex nihilo, but he set in motion his plan for creation, namely, its purpose in glorifying His Name. Just as well, God creates for the purpose of dwelling with His creation, seen most clearly in temple-garden of Eden where He walks with his image-bearers.

Join us as Pastor Jason introduces a sermon series on Genesis 1-11 where Moses tells of the creation of the world, its fall into sin, and God's plan of restoration and redemption. The creation of the world sets the stage for God's wonderous plan, so understanding these first chapters thus becomes key to understanding the rest of Scripture.

As all eventually come to know, life consists of suffering, both small and great. James, in writing to the early church, speaks of the purpose God has for suffering in the life of the Christian. Those who follow Christ are to count it all joy when facing trials, knowing that the Giver of all good gifts is using such suffering to produce in them steadfastness and wisdom.

In 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Paul outlines two types of grief—godly and worldly—which this week Zach Canjar applies to the events of David's life in 2 Samuel 11-12. It is here that David sins grievously but, once rebuked, grieves righteously over his sin against the Lord.

This week, Jason Evans visits from Pleasant Home Community Church to preach from Acts 20 where Paul says his farewells to the Ephesian elders. In these parting words Paul calls them to follow his example, to pay careful attention to their flock and the wolves that will come among them, and commends them to God and His Word for the work ahead.