The presence and prophecy of John shows us that God is faithful to his word, that he acts at the right time, that he prepares for the arrival of his Son, and that he calls people to enter into his saving work. Text: Mark 1:1-8

God’s word through the prophet Isaiah is of judgement for the purpose of repentance, salvation through the Lord’s Servant, and renewal as the future hope.  Once again God’s plan put before us in history is pointing to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.  Our hope is in him. Text: Isaiah 65:17-25

The true king over the kingdom of God is Jesus Christ. As kingdom people we receive King Jesus, live under his rule, bear witness to him, and pray. This is our kingdom life until he comes again. Text: 2 Samuel 7

Our failures create a longing for something more, and leads us to hope in God’s merciful plan. Text: Judges 2:11-23

Deuteronomy tells us that God calls his people to faithfulness through love and obedience. As we live faithfully to him, we give testimony to the nations that there is no God like him, the one living and true God, who is near to all who call upon his name. Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

The book of Exodus shows more of God’s saving work in the fullness of time. The Exodus event is both God’s work in history and a pattern fulfilled in Christ for how we become and live as God’s people. Text: Exodus 14