And in every other story in the book of Judges, the Lord immediately responded to Israel’s cries by sending a deliverer. But this time – before sending a deliverer – the Lord sent a prophet. And the prophet had some hard words for Israel. Judges 6:1-32
As we were reminded last Sunday, stories teach. The author is recounting this history – not simply so that we would know facts about Israel’s history – but so that we would learn from it. Therefore, as we see Sisera lying in a tent with a peg through his temple, we ought to ask the […]
Sin imprisoned Israel in a downward spiral. And none of the judges had the power to break those chains! Ehud could kill King Eglon, but he couldn’t stop Israel from running back to her idols. Judges 3:7-31
We look more like the book of Judges then we dare to admit. We ALL have a little dumpster fire simmering within us. That’s part of what makes the book of Judges so beautiful! Because – while we read about the most vile and despicable sin – we simultaneously see a God who pursues and […]
The book of Judges is a hard book. It is a violent book. This is a book that reeks of the reality of what sinful people are capable of. While it is a difficult book – it is also a GOOD book! If we can stop squirming long enough to listen, then we will find […]
Too many Christians truncate the good news of the gospel as if it stops at the cross. The gospel is MORE than the forgiveness of sin. It is also the glorious reality that we can now live in the presence of God once again! We can become who we were always intended to be: Image […]
The law could restrain us, but it couldn’t change us. And that is why God promised that something – or rather, Someone – greater than the law was coming – the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16-26
This morning we will be looking at the way that the Holy Spirit comforts and assures His people. Ephesians 1:1-14
Every spiritual gift is valuable, but some gifts are more valuable – in the sense that they are more edifying for the church. This is the main point of chapter 14. 1 Corinthians 14:1-40
Our text for this morning is one of the most well-known passages in all the Bible – and for good reason. Here, we learn about the value and the nature of love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13