This meditation reflects upon the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus, which he planted, knows, and loves. By extension this prayer is for Christ's church and people in this present age as we await the Lord's return. Paul's prayer is bold and audacious. It is confident and comforting, knowing that the Lord is able and willing to do more than we can even ask and think.

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Westminster Seminary California's new Dean of Students,  Rev. Chuck Tedrick. 

In this devotional we reflect upon Mary's prayer of praise to the Lord for his favor towards her and his mercy toward all of his children. Mary marvels at the word, works, and presence of the Lord, as do all who share the same faith and Lord as Mary.

The Old Covenant was a visible thing —  the priests, the altar, the animals and the blood.  The New Covenant is, in many ways, an invisible reality.  

In the passage Hannah rejoices in the Lord for answering her personal prayer for a son and sees in him the salvation of all of Israel. 

Jonah 1:17-2:10

What does it mean to ask for daily bread?

This devotional explores Jesus' parable about two people who pray. One is proud and confident of his  alleged avoidance of sin and good works; the other recognizes his sin and cries out to the Lord for mercy. Mercy is what he received.

This devotional examines Jesus' request to avoid the cross, if possible; coupled with his wholehearted resolve to endure the cross for his people. This is not merely an example of radical obedience, but the foundation for the forgiveness, righteousness, and reconciliation of the Christian.

This devotional unpacks Jesus' praying for Peter that his faith would not fail and the implications for us that our faithful High Priest lives to intercede for us. 

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Sujin Pak about her research and book on John Calvin and his method of interpretation of Holy Scripture. 

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Lloyd Kim about his work with Mission to the World (MTW). 

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Rev. Dr. Jon Payne about discipleship and the church. 

Graduating senior, Ryan Thomas  gives a morning devotion from Hosea 5

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Dr. Michael McClymond about the history of universalism and his new book, “The Devil's Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism.”

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Rev. Dr. Dolf te Velde about his research and Reformed orthodoxy.

It can be difficult to know how to pray for ourselves and others, but the Apostle Paul reminds us of three things we can pray that we all will increasingly know.