Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life

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Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.

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Justice and Righteousness in Amos

Apr 11 2024 25 mins

Gain a deeper understanding of God’s heart for justice and his definition of righteousness, and discover a guide for practical living and God-honoring worship.

Messages from God in Obadiah and Joel

Apr 04 2024 25 mins

Obadiah and Joel were written hundreds of years apart, but they both underscore the seriousness of sin and the necessity of God’s judgment. Their messages also include promises of hope and restoration and reminders of God’s great love for his people. Join us and be encouraged that ultimately God’s grace and mercy will have the last word.

Crucified and Raised to Life with Christ

Mar 28 2024 25 mins

Salvation by faith is a gift, but it’s not just something that happens to us. We participate in both Christ’s death and resurrection.

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Mar 21 2024 25 mins

The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is so important to the message of salvation that we find an account of it in each of the four gospels. Let's study this beautiful tapestry of perspectives to remember the significance of what Jesus accomplished on the cross.

The Complete Sufficiency of the Cross

Mar 14 2024 25 mins

When Christ died on the cross, he paid our debts in full. Let's study scriptures that help us remember why Christ’s sacrifice is completely sufficient to satisfy God’s wrath.

The Paradox of the Cross

Mar 07 2024 25 mins

The cross is a paradox. By human standards, it shouldn’t make sense, it shouldn’t work, and yet, it does. Let's study the paradox of the cross and explore what it looks like to live in light of this paradox.

The Shame of the Cross

Feb 29 2024 25 mins

Jesus had no sin, yet he too knew shame— the shame of the cross. Let's revisit how Jesus experienced shame and unpack why it was necessary for our salvation.

The Curse of the Cross

Feb 22 2024 24 mins

We were rightly cursed by God for our failure to keep his covenant, but Jesus became that curse to pay our debt. Let's consider the implications of this truth for our lives of faith today.

Why Jesus Had to Die on a Cross

Feb 15 2024 24 mins

Slow down and once again ask, “why?” Take time to remember what went wrong and reflect on the meaning of Jesus Christ's awful death on the cross to remember God's love for us.

Forgiveness

Feb 08 2024 25 mins

Let's dig into Scripture to better understand what it means to forgive, why we forgive, what forgiveness requires of us, and how we can cultivate it in our lives even when it takes time and hard work.