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The story of Ruth and Boaz is one of the Bible's most beloved love stories. But far more than a tale of human romance and relational interaction, the book of Ruth elevates the theme of love to the realm of providence and redemption. In this study through Ruth, Skip Heitzig shows how God works in the lives of ordinary people to accomplish his purposes and how, in marrying Ruth, Boaz exemplifies a kinsman-redeemer.

God often uses the least likely people to accomplish his will, even working in spite of our human tendency to do what's right in our own eyes. In this verse-by-verse study through the book of Judges, Skip Heitzig explores a dark and difficult season in Israel's history, revealing not just the dangerous grasp of the sin cycle but also God's plan to appoint imperfect leaders to deliver his people. We discover that even when we're at our worst, God still makes a way to break our patterns of sin and lead us into redemption.

Throughout the Bible we see that God's plan to provide for His people cannot be thwarted—even by the unfaithfulness of their appointed leaders. In this verse-by-verse study of 2 Chronicles, Skip Heitzig explores the cost of disobedience to God, and how His plan ultimately leads His people back to redemption.

At a time when everyone speaks their truth—but no one gets to claim any truth as absolute—how can we know what's real, what's good, and what's true? When we examine biblical truth in the light of science, reason, and reality, we can respond to the doubts we hear from friends and family, culture and social media, and even our own hearts.

Being a Christian is hard! Whether you've been a believer for a day or a decade, faith in Jesus won't make you immune to the challenges and troubles of life. Believers often face unique difficulties because of their faith. We all need a little help, and we find the help we need in Scripture. Whether you're seeking answers, boldness, or peace, you'll find help in the Bible. God's Word—the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and supernatural comfort—provides perfect guidance from our loving and all-knowing Creator.

From the garden of Eden to the garden of Gethsemane, trees have borne silent witness to the long arc of our redemption story. Christmas is more than a holiday we observe each year—it's a special piece of a much bigger story. In this teaching series, Pastor Skip Heitzig walks through some of the trees that mark key events in the story of God and His people—from original sin to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The people of God have always held dual citizenship in heaven and on earth. We live in the world and operate in its systems, but we are part of a spiritual kingdom. We're called to love the city we're in and reach its people as long as we're here. Ultimately, Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth, but until then we are called to be His ambassadors here and now. In this teaching series, Skip Heitzig explores what it means to "occupy till [He comes]" (Luke 19:13, KJV) as we discover our role in the kingdom city.