The Gospel writers were deeply shaped by the Scriptures of Israel, and they often tell the story of Jesus in ways that echo earlier biblical patterns and themes.

In this study, we slow down and explore some of those connections — looking at how the Gospels echo the stories of Moses, Elijah, Elisha, the Exodus, and Israel’s wilderness journey. Along the way, we consider how first-century Jewish readers may have heard these stories, and how recognizing those echoes can deepen the way we read Scripture today.

The phrase “fear of the LORD” appears throughout Scripture—but what does it actually mean?

In this study, we trace the theme from Genesis to the New Testament, looking at how fear, holiness, wisdom, love, obedience, and nearness to God relate to one another. Rather than forcing a quick definition, we slow down and let the pattern of Scripture come into focus, asking what it really means to live before God.

Romans 8:28 is one of the most familiar verses in Scripture—but also one of the most easily assumed.

In this study, we slow down and revisit the passage in context, tracing Paul’s argument and asking what he is actually saying. Rather than building from a single phrase, we follow the full section to see how the meaning comes into focus.