We come this week to a difficult chapter of Scripture that exhibits God’s judgment on sin. We can’t simply skip over these events because they make us uncomfortable. Although they illustrate judgment, they also show God’s mercy toward His covenant people. The Angels Arrive in Sodom “The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, […]
Genesis 19:1-29 // Mercy for Imperfect People Read More »
As we rejoin Abraham and Sarah’s story, we find them still waiting for God to fulfill His promise of a son. Abraham is about one hundred years old, and Sarah is about ninety. The Lord Appears “And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his
Genesis 18:1-55 // Trusting in God’s Promises as a Church Read More »
We are returning this spring to our studies in Genesis. Some people may not particularly enjoy the books of the Bible that present historical narrative; however, there are multiple reasons for us to spend time here. All of God’s Word is inspired and useful for instruction (2 Tim. 3:16). The history of God’s people is
Genesis 17:15-27 // Believing and Acting on God’s Promises Read More »
As we wrap up our studies in Proverbs for this year, we are reminded that God created the world with order, but sin has disordered it. Our relationships with God, others, and creation are all disordered. Those who belong to Christ are the first fruits of the new creation, a new kingdom of restored order.
Proverbs 13:12-19 // The Fulfilling Path Read More »
This week’s sermon flows naturally from last week’s message from Jeff Walsh on the Parable of the Talents and the reminder that all we have belongs to God and we are simply stewards. Proverbs has a lot to say about how we are to think about money and possessions. Things aren’t always what they seem.
Proverbs 13:7-11 // The Prosperous Path Read More »
Guest speaker Rev. Jeff Walsh Introduction We’re taking a brief break from Proverbs this week due to inclement weather and COVID, but Wisdom for the New Year can be found in many parts of the Bible. In Matthew 25, Jesus shared the Parable of the Talents to remind His disciples what really matters in life.
Matthew 25:14-30 // Faithful Stewards Read More »