Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast

The Old Testament tells the ongoing story of God, who alone is King. God creates humans to rule under God, but over and over again, humans usurp God's rule. Over and over again, God forgives the usurpers and starts over again and again.
Genesis 1:1-5, 1:26-2:1-3
Genesis 3
1 Samuel 8
Isaiah 11:1-9

Loving sacrificially, serving generously, and seeking Jesus together to see God’s kingdom come in the Naperville area and beyond.
Philippians 1:3-11

In this life, two things are certain. We will face trials. And, in those trials, God is with us.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 43:2
Entire reading: Isaiah 43:1-7

What does it mean to be courageous and how do we continue to do so when life comes our way?
Memory Verse: Joshua 1:9 Entire reading: Joshua 1: 6-9

Even though life may be filled with anxieties and troubles, we can learn to find peace in the presence of God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Jesus' invitation to follow Him is an invitation to die to ourselves so we can live for Him.
Memory Verse: Luke 9:23-24

Believers have a sacred trust, a ministry of reconciliation, that only arrives when we walk in the newness of who Christ called us to be or become. Only as we die to ourselves are we able to receive the newness, purpose, and ultimately unique ministry that Christ has called for each one of us. Similar to the Apostle Paul’s amazing transformation, we all are undergoing a journey of becoming what God has created us to be, but this journey requires true identification with Christ – both in his death and resurrection.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

What does it mean to be faithful in the midst of suffering, as we follow one who was faithful unto death?
Memory Verse: Psalm 22:1-3
Entire reading: Psalm 22:1-8, 27-31

This weeks reflection is on finding hope in challenging times, and we can draw inspiration from the great Christian American, Dr. Martin Luther King.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41.10
Entire reading: Isaiah 41.1-13

Jesus chose to go through our struggles WITH US – through all the ordinary problems and pain and struggles and suffering that all of us go through that with us – so that we would know that we never run alone. 
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:1-2