Delighting in the Law, Jesus’s Teaching about the Bible, and Praying for Christian Doctors

How Delight and Obedience Coexist Jen Wilkin Most of us may not associate delight as something that goes along with obedience to God’s law, and I think that’s because God’s law has sort of gotten a bad rap. We see it as something that is supposed to be guilt-inducing and we see it as a crushing burden. It is actually spoken that way in the Bible in those terms, but it changes when we move from thinking about it in terms of our justification to our sanctification. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [What Did Jesus Teach about the Bible?]( Norman L. Geisler, Frank Turek [How to Pray for Christian Doctors]( Kathryn Butler, MD [What to Do When God Doesn’t Answer]( Christopher Ash [How Lament Moves Us toward Others]( Mark Vroegop Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK [Trusting God in the Darkness]( [A Guide to Understanding the Book of Job]( In this helpful guide, Christopher Ash helps us explore the question, Where is God in the midst of suffering? As we read, meditate, and pray through the book of Job, we will find assurance that God will be with us in Christ through every season and trial. Regular Price: $16.99 [Crossway+: $11.89]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( [“Lament helps move us together instead of moving us apart.”]( [—Mark Vroegop]( on lament as the language of empathy Listen Now The Meaningful Work of Church Deacons Matt Smethurst discusses the important role that deacons—model servants—should play in the life of a local church. He walks us through the biblical basis for viewing the diaconate as a formal office; explains the proper relationship between deacons and a church’s pastors and elders; and answers the often-asked question, “Can women be deacons?” [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( Featured Video ESV Panorama New Testament The ESV Panorama New Testament is designed for readers to engage with large sections of Scripture. By significantly expanding the size of each page while maintaining a more typical type size, this edition provides an optimal reading experience for those interested in viewing many of the New Testament books in their entirety on a panoramic, two-page spread. [Watch Now]( “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” [—Matthew 5:17]( Featured Reading Plan Free in Christ 6-Day Devotional Begin to better understand what Christ has done to set us free from the power of sin through his death and resurrection. [Read Now]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](