The story from Luke 24 Andy read is a fascinating story in part because it’s filled with what we could call “underlying tension.” Part of the tension comes from the fact that we know the identity of Jesus and these two men don’t. But also, here are these two men (one of them was named Cleopas—the other we know nothing about). They’re walking on the road to Emmaus—a town about four miles west of … [Read more...] about RESURRECTION SUNDAY: “A Radically New Chapter” (4/4/21)
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GOOD FRIDAY: “It is Finished” (4/2/21)
Most of us know that while on the cross Jesus uttered seven statements that are recorded in the gospels. Not all of us could name every one of them, but just about anyone familiar with the passion stories could recite his very last words. Those words are recorded only in John’s gospel. The other three gospels record only that Jesus uttered “a loud cry” just before he died. Evidently, John was … [Read more...] about GOOD FRIDAY: “It is Finished” (4/2/21)
THE LIFE OF DAVID: “David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving” (3/28/21)
We continue this week to study the life and reign of King David from the book of Second Samuel. Last week, we looked at the most important section of Scripture in First or Second Samuel and one of the most important in the entire Old Testament. This is because in this chapter the author reveals “the Davidic Covenant” or, God’s covenant with David. We saw that in the bible a covenant is a … [Read more...] about THE LIFE OF DAVID: “David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving” (3/28/21)
THE LIFE OF DAVID: “Two Houses” (3/21/21)
We continue this week to look at the life and reign of king David from the Old Testament book of Second Samuel. This morning we come, not only to what is by far the most important moment in First and Second Samuel, this chapter reveals one of the most important events in the entire Old Testament. These verses contain what theologians call the Davidic covenant or, God’s covenant with David. A … [Read more...] about THE LIFE OF DAVID: “Two Houses” (3/21/21)
THE LIFE OF DAVID: “Celebrating God’s Holiness” (3/14/21)
This week we remain in the sixth chapter of Second Samuel as we look at this dramatic series of events that accompanies David’s decision to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. To review just a bit—last week, we saw that this wooden chest called “the ark of the covenant” was the most sacred article in all of Judaism because this ark was God’s earthly throne where he dwelt among his … [Read more...] about THE LIFE OF DAVID: “Celebrating God’s Holiness” (3/14/21)
THE LIFE OF DAVID: “The City of God” (3/7/21)
We return again to our study from the Old Testament book of Second Samuel as we continue to look at the life and reign of king David. Last week, we saw that David’s first official act as king over a united Israel was to conquer and capture Jerusalem from the Jebusites and establish it as the capital city of Israel. From this point forward in biblical history, the city of Jerusalem plays a … [Read more...] about THE LIFE OF DAVID: “The City of God” (3/7/21)
