Jacob Hockensmith
Encounter God’s Voice

Encounter God’s Voice

February 15, 2026 – Encounter God’s Voice
1 Kings 19:11-13 describes God revealing Himself to the prophet Elijah not in the expected displays of power (great wind, earthquake, fire) but in a “gentle whisper” (or “still small voice”), teaching that God’s presence is often found in quiet, subtle ways, requiring humility and attentiveness to hear, even amidst spiritual exhaustion and chaos, prompting Elijah to ask, “What are you….

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Sorrow and Joy

Sorrow and Joy

September 21, 2025 – Sorrow and Joy – Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving by David for God’s healing and deliverance from a life-threatening illness. It emphasizes God’s transformative power, which turns mourning into dancing and sorrow into joy. The psalm highlights the temporary nature of God’s anger and the everlasting quality of His favor, urging believers to trust in God’s grace rather…

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What’s Your Eternal Life Look Like? X2 

What’s Your Eternal Life Look Like? X2 

July 13, 2025 – 1 John 5:1-5, 13-15, and 18-21 emphasizes that believers in Jesus Christ have assurance of eternal life and can overcome the world through faith. This passage highlights the importance of loving God and others, keeping his commandments, and having confidence in prayer based on God’s will.

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What Does Your Eternal Life Look Like?

What Does Your Eternal Life Look Like?

July 6, 2025 – 1 John 5 emphasizes that true belief in Jesus as the Christ results in being born of God, leading to love for God and His children. This love is demonstrated through obedience to God’s commands, which are not burdensome. The chapter also highlights the victory over the world through faith in Jesus…

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Walking With The Word

Walking With The Word

April 27, 2025 - Walking With The Word - Luke 24:13-35 Baccalaurate Sunday In Luke 24:13-35, two disciples, traveling to Emmaus, encounter an unknown stranger who joins their walk. They are initially unaware that it is Jesus, and they share their grief over...

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Love, Agony, and the Cup

Love, Agony, and the Cup

March 16, 2025 - Love, Agony, and the Cup - Mark 14:32-42  Jacob Hockensmith In Mark 14:32-42, Jesus takes his disciples to Gethsemane, a place of prayer, where he experiences intense anguish and prays for the "cup" of suffering to pass, but ultimately...

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