1 John 1:5-2:11 John wrote to a people who were struggling with false teachings and with divisions. They were dealing with a pervasive doctrine that taught the “unreality of Christ”—the separation of divinity and humanity, which was the exact opposite of Christ’s incarnation: God in the flesh. This resulted in division, frustration, and pain among the membership. And to help them to…
Sermons on Old Testament
Ruth 3:1-18; Ruth 4:1-22 Can God restore a broken soul? This isn’t just a thought-question. For most of us have, at some point or another, felt this feeling of abandonment and brokenness. Can God do the thing we struggle to do: can He heal and redeem our trauma and bring us through to something better? For the answer, we turn to Ruth…
Ruth 1:1-22; Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth takes place during a difficult time in the history of the Jewish people: the time of the judges, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6) In that age, we find ourselves focused not on the current judge or some priest or prophet. Instead, we…
Psalm 27 Many of us have felt fears of various types—both justified and unjustified. But to my knowledge, none of us here have ever had a reason for fear so justified as David. The most powerful man in the region was hunting him and desperately wanted him dead. And yet, David shows confidence and courage. How? We desperately want to know, for…