From Matthew 6:31–34 and Proverbs 3, Jesus and Solomon teach us to put God first in our priorities, our giving, and our trust. When we seek Him first, He promises to take care of the rest.

In 1 Samuel 21, 1 Kings 19, and 2 Chronicles 20, David, Elijah, and Jehoshaphat each come to a moment they cannot see through. Not knowing what to do is not a failure of faith; refusing to look to God is.

From Malachi 2–4 and Luke 1–2, we see the long silence between the last prophet and the birth of Christ come to an end. God does not forget what He has spoken; even when He seems silent, He keeps His promises.

From Matthew 1, Romans 12, and other Scriptures, we see that the greatest Christmas gifts are not wrapped in paper: presence, prayer, hospitality, grace, and service. Because God drew near to us, we should draw near to others.

From Luke 22, 1 Corinthians 11, and related passages, we see that the Lord's Supper reminds us of God's covenant and Christ's sacrifice, and looks ahead to our future reward. We come to the table with gratitude, reverence, and hope.

From Matthew 28, Romans 6, and related passages, baptism is an important first step of faith and humility, not the power of the water itself. It declares publicly that we have died with Christ and been raised to new life.

From Acts 20, 1 Timothy 3, Acts 6, and related passages, we see how God wants the local church to function. Pastors shepherd the people Christ purchased, and deacons serve so that the Word of God can increase.

From Matthew 16, Matthew 28, and Acts 1–2, we see that the church is not a building but a people redeemed and sent by God. Its purpose is to point people to Christ and to help them become more like Him.

From Matthew 13, Luke 9, and Matthew 25, Jesus warns about people who profess His name but do not actually follow Him. The kingdom belongs to His true followers, and the work of judging hearts is His, not ours.

From Matthew 24–25 and Luke 12, Jesus tells us to watch for His return and keep working until He comes. We may not know the day, but God wants us to live as if He may return at any moment.