The Final Word: The Centrality of the Cross
Galatians 6:11-18
Route 66: Numbers
When Mark was leading us through Exodus a few weeks ago, he highlighted the fear that the people of Israel had of God. Turn with me to Exodus 20:18 – lets refresh our memories after the workday and school – Exodus 20:18. Remember the context here, the people have just stood at a distance, and as the Ten Commandments are given by God, we see in verse thunder and lightning and the sounds of trumpets and trembling of the earth. …
The Law of Love: Mutual Beneficence
Galatians 6:6-10
Parables of Redemptive Joy
Luke 15:1-10 Well, we are backin Luke 15 this week and this timelooking at the theme of redemptive joy in the first two parables. Jesus gives a, as you know,a series of three parables here in Luke 15: the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. The three of these parables are directed at the Pharisees and the scribes because of their, well, we just call it a poor reaction to the salvation of sinners rather than rejoicing…