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"Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." – Genesis 12:1-3Cosmic Gospel“Joy to the world the Lord is come, let earth receive her king!”I love the song “Joy to the World”. It’s so good because in it we get to sing about a salvation that God has for the whole world. Not only that but in the third verse, Isaac Watts tells us that what Jesus is doing has enormous, cosmic implications. He is reversing the curse! This is awesome!It started with one manIf you are not on a Bible plan where you read through the whole Bible every year then you need to be. And when you read through the Bible you need to not allow yourself to become numb to some of your favorite Bible stories like Father Abraham. Sure we know that, “many sons had father Abraham” but it is really important that we pause and reflect on what a crazy turn of events this is because the Creator of the universe singles out one man with whom to have this covenant relationship.Covenants, Testaments, and PromisesWhen we say that God is establishing a covenant relationship with Abraham (He’s actually still called Abram at this point, but you know who we’re talking about) what we mean is that God is making a promise to him that He is going to fulfill. This moment provides a hinge in all of human history. The immaterial, all-powerful, Creator God is initiating a personal relationship with a sinful human being. So what exactly is God promising Abraham at this point? Make a great nation from youBless youMake your name greatYou will be a blessingBless those who bless youCurse those who curse youBless all the families of the earth through youGod is narrowing the means by which He is fulfilling the promise He made to Eve way back in the garden. The serpent crusher that God told Adam and Eve about is going to come through the family of Abraham. This is the only way that the whole world is going to be blessed through him. ReflectionSo what do we need to be thinking about as we look forward to Christmas? We need to remember that God is good and that he keeps his promises. Jesus coming to earth as a baby was not just some sort of isolated, haphazard event but was the fulfillment of his promise.God chose Abraham out of all the people on the earth and made a covenant with him. This is the beginning of the Jewish nation. But notice that from the beginning God did not just intend to bring salvation to the Jews, but also through the Jewish people. What an amazing promise. Not only do we see the promise that God made to Adam and Eve narrowing through Abraham and his descendants but also expanding to include the Gentiles. Praise God that in giving this blessing to Abraham, he also promised to bless us too.Follow the whole study of The Things Concerning Himself at:https://www.swoutfitters.com/advent/Every day, Dec. 1-25, we'll be publishing daily advent study posts (written and audio versions) on our website. You can alsoPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

"The LORD God said to the serpent,'Because you have done this,cursed are you above all livestockand above all beasts of the field;on your belly you shall go,and dust you shall eatall the days of your life.I will put enmity between you and the woman,and between your offspring and her offspring;he shall bruise your head,and you shall bruise his heel.'" – Genesis 3:14-15Let’s Get StartedIn the words of Maria from The Sound of Music, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start…”It’s December 1 and we are starting our journey through the Old Testament which will culminate in the birth of Jesus, so why shouldn’t we start in the first book of the Bible? You might have read the above passage and thought, “that seems weird, why would we start a season that focuses on the coming of Jesus with God cursing the serpent in the garden?”Great question. The answer is because this is where we see the very first glimpse into God’s rescue plan for humanity.The First GospelTheologians have dubbed this passage the proto-evangelion, which is a fancy, Latiny way of saying, “the first Gospel” the reason they have done this is because it contains a promise that God is going to send someone to crush the head of the serpent (which we all know is Satan). As you know God gave Adam and Eve one command to follow, they could eat from any tree of the garden except for the one in the middle called, “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil”. However, when they failed to keep this command God disciplined them. We see several consequences of this for mankind, like increased difficulty in working the land and increased pain in bearing children. Then we see that God cursed the serpent (Satan’s instrument in the garden) and then Satan himself. But even in this just punishment, we can see the grace of God. There are several ways we see this. First, God didn’t kill them immediately. They were told that they would “surely die” if they disobeyed, but God didn’t execute them on the spot. Instead, we see that they (and we) became mortal. Instead of living forever with God on earth we now have a ticking clock that will lead to our physical death. But secondly, God promised to provide a remedy for our sin. He promised that He was going to send someone that was going to crush Satan’s head.ReflectionSo what should we be thinking about this first day of December as we are anticipating Christmas? We should marvel at God’s plan for our salvation. We need to step back and reflect on the fact that even though we have an all-powerful, just God, who will not let sins go unpunished he also takes it upon himself to deal eternally with our sin. At the very moment of our first sin we can see that God had a plan to save us. From the beginning, we can see that God is not only wholly just, He is also wholly gracious. And not only that but we also see his grace in letting us know (even just a little bit) about what He is up to in His plan to bring us back to a relationship with Himself.Follow the whole study of The Things Concerning Himself at:https://www.swoutfitters.com/advent/Get your Advent Book here!EverPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Here we are again, it’s wintertime and the Christmas season is upon us. For Christians, this is one of the 2 most important seasons of the year shared only with Easter in its significance. It is in this season that we intentionally focus on the moment when Jesus, the eternal Son of God, came into the earth as a baby. In the history of the Church, we have called this period leading up to Christmas Advent, which means “coming” or “arrival."Follow the whole study of The Things Concerning Himself at:https://www.swoutfitters.com/advent/Get the Advent Book Here!Every day, Dec. 1-25, we'll be publishing daily advent study posts (written and audio versions) on our website. You can also access the audio recordings on the Snowbird App, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In this episode, two couples will discuss the daily habits that strengthen marriage, how gentleness reshapes conflict, and what biblical leadership and submission actually mean. We follow that with a clear, grounded look at walking through loss, navigating family decisions, and staying present in the middle of real-life pressures.Marriage ConferencePlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Rob Conti | Marriage ConferenceIn this episode, Rob explores how to handle conflict in marriage with grace and dignity. Learn when to let things go, when to lovingly confront one another, and how prayer, humility, and listening can strengthen your relationship, remembering that only God can change the heart.Marriage ConferencePlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Brody Holloway | Marriage ConferenceIn this episode, Brody will walk through Ephesians 4 to show how Gospel truth becomes daily habits that reshape how you speak, fight, forgive, and grow together. Learn to trade lies for truth, handle anger with peace, work and share with purpose, speak words that build up, and replace bitterness with kindness and forgiveness. Simple, powerful steps to rebuild trust, restore tenderness, and create a home marked by grace.Ephesians 4Marriage ConferencePlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Rob Conti | Fall RetreatIn this episode, Rob explores Peter’s reaction, how Jesus corrected him, and what it means for believers to follow Him by taking up the cross.Jesus reveals that He must suffer, challenging Peter’s expectations and calling every disciple to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. We reflect on the cost of discipleship, the value of a soul, and the hope of glory that outweighs present suffering. The call is clear: repent and follow Christ.Daniel 7Mark 8Fall Youth RetreatPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Spencer Davis | Fall RetreatThis episode explores Jesus’ growing ministry, the crowds’ motives, His miracles of authority and compassion, and His power over demons.Drawing from scripture, we see the humility of the Son of Man and the pressures He faced. We learn how Jesus responded through solitude, prayer, and community. In following His example, we discover a path of perseverance, trust, and meekness.Philippians 2Fall Youth RetreatPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Brody Holloway | Fall RetreatIn this episode, Brody will explore how the Gospel of Mark reveals Jesus’ unique authority and mission. From forgiving sins and calling sinners to redefining the Sabbath, Mark explains how Jesus is the divine Son of Man who heals, teaches, and rules with compassion and power.  Brody will unpack His claims to be Lord of the Sabbath, His predictions of suffering and resurrection, and His promise to return in glory.Mark 2Fall Youth RetreatPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Brody Holloway | Fall RetreatIn this session, Brody Holloway teaches that Jesus was fully God and fully man, entering our world to suffer on our behalf while holding ultimate power over all creation. Drawing from Scripture, we see that Jesus is the one who suffered, the one who has authority, and the one who will be glorified forever. His dominion will never pass away, and His kingdom will never be destroyed. This truth calls believers to worship Jesus not only as the suffering servant but also as the reigning King whose eternal rule brings hope and victory.Daniel 7Colossians 1Fall Youth RetreatPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.