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When Jesus fed the five thousand in John chapter 6 he demonstrated his ability to provide in abundance. With sympathy toward the crowd and certainty of His Father’s power, Jesus tested His disciples and demonstrated His power. Alistair Begg teaches that in our Christian lives, God is in the habit of challenging us in the realm ... Continue Reading 

Among the central truths of the Christian faith, the ascension of our Lord to heaven may sometimes receive less attention than His death and resurrection. Is it really so important that He is now at the Father's right hand? Alistair Begg responds with a resounding Yes, explaining how Jesus' ascension affirms His finished work to redeem ... Continue Reading 

Among the central truths of the Christian faith, the ascension of our Lord to heaven may sometimes receive less attention than His death and resurrection. Is it really so important that He is now at the Father's right hand? Alistair Begg responds with a resounding Yes, explaining how Jesus' ascension affirms His finished work to redeem ... Continue Reading 

The Magnificat records Mary's response to all that God revealed to her about the child she would bear - a response that drew from all that she had learned about God and how he dealt with his people. Mary's song continues to teach us about the kingdom of God and the Savior she celebrated with reverence ... Continue Reading 

The Magnificat records Mary's response to all that God revealed to her about the child she would bear - a response that drew from all that she had learned about God and how he dealt with his people. Mary's song continues to teach us about the kingdom of God and the Savior she celebrated with reverence ... Continue Reading 

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Understood correctly, it will make even the most well-meaning, gracious person despair of their ability to fulfill God’s commands. In this message, Alistair Begg points to the heart transformation that must precede the radical difference from the world that Jesus preached ... Continue Reading 

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Understood correctly, it will make even the most well-meaning, gracious person despair of their ability to fulfill God’s commands. In this message, Alistair Begg points to the heart transformation that must precede the radical difference from the world that Jesus preached ... Continue Reading 

The modern world struggles to find meaning in both individual lives and history as a whole. The Bible, however, teaches that our steps are being ordered by God and that history is moving toward a destination. In this sermon, Alistair Begg turns our attention to Jesus’ teachings about His Second Coming. The day of Jesus Christ will ... Continue Reading 

The modern world struggles to find meaning in both individual lives and history as a whole. The Bible, however, teaches that our steps are being ordered by God and that history is moving toward a destination. In this sermon, Alistair Begg turns our attention to Jesus’ teachings about His Second Coming. The day of Jesus Christ will ... Continue Reading 

A prestigious religious leader of his time, Nicodemus sought out Jesus under cover of darkness to learn more about Him. When they met, Jesus spoke plainly about the kingdom of God and the predicament that man faces. He explained that external religion—all the usual things we rely on to gain divine favor—cannot open the door ... Continue Reading 

While Jesus dined at the house of a prominent Pharisee, He told a parable about a banquet—one with a highly unconventional guest list. Through this story, Jesus revealed a key insight about God’s kingdom, admonishing those who were familiar with Christ but refused to follow Him. As Alistair Begg emphasizes, Jesus’ invitation is open to ... Continue Reading 

While Jesus dined at the house of a prominent Pharisee, He told a parable about a banquet—one with a highly unconventional guest list. Through this story, Jesus revealed a key insight about God’s kingdom, admonishing those who were familiar with Christ but refused to follow Him. As Alistair Begg emphasizes, Jesus’ invitation is open to ... Continue Reading 

Nicodemus was a good, religious man, but when he came to Jesus at night, his questions showed how little he really understood about the kingdom of God. In this message from John 3, Alistair Begg reminds us that because the real darkness in every life is the darkness of sin, everyone must be radically transformed in order ... Continue Reading 

When examining any biblical text, it is important to ask the most essential questions: What does it mean? Why does it say what it says? and How would the original hearers have understood it? Alistair Begg answers these questions as he examines Gabriel’s proclamation to Mary concerning Jesus. Tracing Israel’s story, he unpacks the historical ... Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

Luke’s account of Jesus healing a thankful leper is not merely an illustration of the importance of gratitude. Rather, as Alistair Begg explains, it powerfully demonstrates who Jesus is and why He came—not to affirm those who trusted in their family background or religious observations, but to rescue the lost. Only those who have a ... Continue Reading 

Luke’s account of Jesus healing a thankful leper is not merely an illustration of the importance of gratitude. Rather, as Alistair Begg explains, it powerfully demonstrates who Jesus is and why He came—not to affirm those who trusted in their family background or religious observations, but to rescue the lost. Only those who have a ... Continue Reading 

Where should a Christian turn for the strength to participate in advancing God’s Kingdom today? Alistair Begg explores a familiar verse from the prophet Zechariah to show that only God’s Spirit can empower us to fulfill His purposes. As believers turn toward God and away from earthly concerns, we must be willing to be countercultural ... Continue Reading 

Where should a Christian turn for the strength to participate in advancing God’s Kingdom today? Alistair Begg explores a familiar verse from the prophet Zechariah to show that only God’s Spirit can empower us to fulfill His purposes. As believers turn toward God and away from earthly concerns, we must be willing to be countercultural ... Continue Reading 

No one knows exactly when Christ will return. Like the servants mentioned in this parable, we must stay on guard while continuing to do the work God has called to do. Alistair Begg reminds us that the day of Christ’s return will most certainly come, and that the same event, which causes anguish for unbelievers, will ... Continue Reading 

No one knows exactly when Christ will return. Like the servants mentioned in this parable, we must stay on guard while continuing to do the work God has called to do. Alistair Begg reminds us that the day of Christ’s return will most certainly come, and that the same event, which causes anguish for unbelievers, will ... Continue Reading