Following the theme from last week's sermon: “Shepherd’s Lament” from Ps 123 and returning to our text in Genesis 49, we trace the yearning for salvation language back further still…
There are advent connections to Psalm 123 to bracket our message today. Throughout the prophets and in particular Jeremiah's “Lamentations”, the reader encounters a striking tone of sadness coloring so…
Peter describes the believer as a Holy Priesthood. If we are born again, we will be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit to be a Holy Priesthood. But…
Paul introduces his letter to the Corinthian church by setting forth the ideal. His affirmation and description of the church is inspiring and fundamental, drawing the attention of his readers…
In Jacob's dying song we revisit a great theme of the book of Genesis: 'The Significant Son'. Remember the hope of Genesis 3:15? The woman's son would crush the serpents…
A subtitle for today's message could be: “Patriarchal Prophecy”. Consider the significant context of these events recorded in Genesis chapters 48 & 49. Jacob has called a family reunion for…
What event might have marked the singing of the very first song of ascent in its historical context? Who might be its author and singer? I submit a compelling case…
This message is our 13th sermon from the short, yet powerful epistle of Jude. Once a month, for more than a year, we have considered in detail the implications an…
In the flesh, we are utterly hopeless in our sin. It is not until God intervenes and sets us free from that sin, that we can truly live. But following…
Genesis 33:19-20 records a modest land purchase secured by Jacob no doubt representing a down payment or planted flag heralding a return to the land in future generations. This is…