There's more mercy in Christ than sin in you—Richard Sibbes's 1630 masterpiece has comforted believers in their trials ever since. In this episode of Christian Classics, we explore The Bruised Reed and its exposition of Isaiah 42:3 ("a bruised reed he will not break"), why Sibbes says faith pulls off the mask of suffering to see Christ's loving heart beneath, and his radical call: "Cast yourself into His arms—if you perish, perish there." We'll discover how wounds lead to healing, how even mustard-seed faith overcomes, and how this "pastor's pastor" influenced giants like Owen and Edwards.

Episode: Comfort in Suffering — Insights from Richard Sibbes • 10 min

Series: Christian Classics

Global Outreach Bible Study

You're seated with Christ in heavenly places right now—but you're also still fighting spiritual warfare down here. In this episode of The Mystery of the Kingdom, we explore Luther's paradox of salvation past, present, and and future salvation, and how Ephesians reveals that we're exalted with Christ and still battling powers and principalities. We'll discover We'll learn about our present warfare (the church militant) and our final victory (the church triumphant) and what 1 John promises about the glory we will experience for eternity.

Episode: Already and Not Yet — A Biblical Reflection • 6 min

Series: The Mystery of the Kingdom

Global Outreach Bible Study

Paul's Corinthian church had divisions so wild they were fighting over whose apostle was better in public debates. In this episode, we explore Paul's relentless call to unity in Christ's body, from his opening rebuke ("Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you?") through the famous love chapter that binds everything together. We'll discover how spiritual gifts create symphony not competition and why Christ as the Last Adam guarantees our resurrection—the ultimate unity sealed in His body.

Episode: What Is the Main Point of 1 Corinthians? — A Study in the New Testament • 13 min

Series: New Testament Study

Global Outreach Bible Study