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Despite Joseph’s forgiveness years earlier, his brothers reverted to old fears of revenge after their father Jacob’s death. In the same way, when our hearts condemn us, we may be tempted to doubt that Christ’s forgiveness was real. Our feelings can deceive us; however, as Alistair Begg assures us, a solid grasp of the ... Continue Reading 

In the parable of the prodigal son, the son’s miserable state was more than matched by the father’s love and kindness. Alistair Begg explains that while each of us has turned our back to God, our ruined relationship can be reestablished with honest repentance. Jesus has come seeking to save the lost and restore us ... Continue Reading 

When the prodigal son’s father held a feast to celebrate his return, the elder brother burned with anger. Feeling unappreciated and overlooked, he believed that his faithful service deserved recognition. The older son’s attitude reflects that of the Pharisees, as well as many today who depend on their works to earn them God’s kindness ... Continue Reading 

Standing before King Agrippa to defend himself against false charges, the Apostle Paul appealed to the ruler’s curiosity about Jesus. His words brought into focus mankind’s need for forgiveness, urging Agrippa to believe. Today, as well, many remain inquisitive about Jesus, but are likewise uncertain about taking further steps toward Him. In this message, Alistair ... Continue Reading 

The parable of the prodigal son demonstrates that righteousness is a result of faith in Jesus Christ, not works. Our state of sin leaves us like the lost son after he purposefully left home: humiliated and helpless. Realizing their misery, however, both son and sinner can repent and return to God. When we do, the Father runs ... Continue Reading 

The psalmist’s cry to the Lord for mercy is echoed in countless hearts every day. Like the psalmist, we rest our hope on the promises in His Word. Teaching from Psalm 130, Alistair Begg examines God’s forgiveness—a forgiveness that cost Him much and that causes our hearts to rightly fear Him. Faced with our ... Continue Reading 

The psalmist’s cry to the Lord for mercy is echoed in countless hearts every day. Like the psalmist, we rest our hope on the promises in His Word. Teaching from Psalm 130, Alistair Begg examines God’s forgiveness—a forgiveness that cost Him much and that causes our hearts to rightly fear Him. Faced with our ... Continue Reading 

In Christ, we have been forgiven an incalculable debt—but pride can interfere with our willingness to both seek and offer forgiveness. With Joseph and Jesus as illustrations, Alistair Begg investigates a series of biblical truths that are crucial to understanding the nature of genuine forgiveness. For God’s glory, and out of gratitude for all that ... Continue Reading 

Zacchaeus was a short man with a bad reputation who had an irresistible desire to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho. Alistair Begg explains that although Zacchaeus went to great lengths to see Jesus, their encounter played out according to the Lord’s purposes. Just as a radical transformation took place in the life Zacchaeus, our ... Continue Reading 

When the friends of a paralyzed man brought him to Jesus, they believed that Jesus could meet his obvious physical need. As Alistair Begg explains in this message from Mark 2, however, Jesus had the bigger picture in view. Our greatest need is spiritual, not physical, and only Jesus can meet that need by forgiving our sin. Continue Reading 

Throughout his writings, Luke focused on the theme of forgiveness—a theme that culminates when Jesus, suffering on the cross, asks the Father to forgive those who placed Him there. Jesus’ prayer was not a plea for God to ignore sin, Alistair Begg points out; rather, it reflected Christ’s desire for sinners to repent and receive ... Continue Reading 

It is commonly held that one of the main messages of the Bible, and certainly of Jesus’ ministry, is love of our neighbors. However, on Jesus’ last night with the disciples, the words “love one another” took on a new dimension. In this message from John 13, Alistair Begg encourages us to learn the marks of Christ ... Continue Reading 

Isaiah 55 calls believers to “seek the Lord”—but if we have already been saved, why should we pursue Him? Alistair Begg explains that all should seek Him immediately and consistently in His world, His Word, and His Son because He alone can save us from our trouble. Apart from God, we are willfully and helplessly lost ... Continue Reading 

John 4 introduces us to a Samaritan woman with a questionable past. She was socially isolated and morally confused, but as Alistair Begg explains, she was in the place of God’s appointing for an encounter with the Savior. With gracious honesty, Jesus confronted her need and revealed Himself as Lord. Every person we encounter has the ... Continue Reading