The vantage point of the mountains in proximity to Jerusalem serve as a stage for the proclamations (Mt. Sinai, Mt. Carmel) and purposes of God (Mt. Moriah, Calvary) throughout covenant history. We c…
What was to be the basis for the same mind and judgment that would establish the unifying principle among believers in Corinth? Paul had received reports of schism within the church. Factions were d…
Much of Jacob’s life bore testimony to the grace of God in spite of his own frailties and failures. By his own accounting before Pharaoh he declared (47:9) “…Few and evil have been the days of the y…
Jacob's dying song prophesies that the sons of Rachel will be incorporated in the legacy and blessings of all future national Israel. Ephraim's name, as the prominent son of Joseph, will become synon…
A song of ascent written by King David. Ps 124 is a worship song and a
national anthem. It was written by Israel's godly king and it stands as a universal call to worship. In
this installment, the so…
Anticipating much of what he will expand later by way of correction and instruction, Paul introduces church essentials here in the spirit of affirmation. A quote from one commentary (JFB) notes: “Chr…
Our sermon title proclaims the message of history. With each year that passes, the consummation of the kingdom of God looms ever closer. In accordance with the reality of God’s sovereign plan unfoldi…
Following the theme from last week's sermon: “Shepherd’s Lament” from Ps 123 and returning to our text in Genesis 49, we trace the yearning for salvation language back further still to the patriarcha…
There are advent connections to Psalm 123 to bracket our message today.
Throughout the prophets and in particular Jeremiah's “Lamentations”, the reader encounters a striking tone of sadness colorin…
Peter describes the believer as a Holy Priesthood. If we are born again, we
will be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit to be a Holy Priesthood. But
what does that look like? How are we to co…
Paul introduces his letter to the Corinthian church by setting forth the ideal. His
affirmation and description of the church is inspiring and fundamental, drawing the attention of his
readers to the…
In Jacob's dying song we revisit a great theme of the book of Genesis: 'The Significant Son'. Remember the hope of Genesis 3:15? The woman's son would crush the serpents head. Perhaps Adam and Eve wh…
A subtitle for today's message could be: “Patriarchal Prophecy”. Consider the significant context of these events recorded in Genesis chapters 48 & 49. Jacob has called a family reunion for the purpo…
What event might have marked the singing of the very first song of ascent in its historical context? Who might be its author and singer? I submit a compelling case can be made for King David and the …
This message is our 13th sermon from the short, yet powerful epistle of Jude. Once a month, for more than a year, we have considered in detail the implications an applications of Jude's instructions …
In the flesh, we are utterly hopeless in our sin. It is not until God intervenes and sets us free from that sin, that we can truly live. But following Christ has a cost. Through obedience in faith we…
Genesis 33:19-20 records a modest land purchase secured by Jacob no doubt representing a down payment or planted flag heralding a return to the land in future generations. This is just one example of…
Jacob's eyes are dim with age as he approaches death's door at 147 years. However, the eyes of his faith clearly see far beyond the grave, growing sharper with age. Jacob leaves his family and the re…
Paul speaks of a peace that passes understanding in our worship text today (Phil 4:7). This promise of superior peace via the Gospel which inspired and encouraged the early church was not a concept n…
Jude's letter provides a model for Godly worship in the form of confession, song, prayer, and proclamation in his final words. Verse 24-25 of his epistle contain one of the most beloved doxologies of…
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