Finding Joy in the Regular Christian Routine (1 Chr 1-9) Our message this Sunday morning was the sermon I preached at Family Camp, somewhat expanded. The message centers on our reason for rejoicing: the certainty that God keeps his promises. That is Ezra's point in the list of the genealogies of Chronicles. In prominent place are the David line and the Levitical line, the twin … [Read more...] about 6.29.08 AM – Rejoicing
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6.22.08 PM – Testimonies
Our fellowship hall is under renovation and the work precluded our use of it for our church lunch this week. Instead, we invited our folks over to our house for lunch. After lunch we had a time of fellowship and testimonies, replacing our pm service. We started with testimonials about Family Camp, but our hearts were blessed with many other good words about the good work of … [Read more...] about 6.22.08 PM – Testimonies
6.22.08 Study – Adversary
The Creation of Satan In which we consider the questions when and with what nature Satan was created. We look at Ezek 28 (among other passages) and consider whether it is only a description of a human king or whether indeed it also has application to the creation of Satan. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about 6.22.08 Study – Adversary
6.22.08 AM – Romans
The Judgement of Sin (Rm 1.24-31) We come now to the judgement God metes out for sin. When we read that God's wrath is being poured out on the sins of mankind, we may think of things like disasters, illnesses, shortened lives, and a great judgement to come. Romans 1 reveals that the ongoing outpouring of God's wrath against sin is more sin. God, responding to man's refusal to … [Read more...] about 6.22.08 AM – Romans
6.15.08 PM – Prayer
A Prayer of Witness (Jn 11.41-42) In our series following the chronological teachings and examples of our Lord on prayer, we come to the prayer uttered just before the resurrection of Lazarus. The prayer is intended to communicate God's truth concerning our Lord to 'the crowd' - our public prayers should emulate our Lord's public prayers as much as possible. Read the notes … [Read more...] about 6.15.08 PM – Prayer