When Life Is the Pits (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
We see the sinfulness of Joseph’s brothers: they were brutal (vv. 18, 26), jealous (v. 11), hateful (vv. 4, 8), murderous (v. 18), opportunistic (v. 26), and deceptive (vv. 31–32). We must guard our own hearts against these same sins.
Injustice in Jerusalem (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The Jews made Jesus Pilate’s problem, and Pilate made him Herod’s headache. All of this is to remind us of the clear and powerful purpose of God in providing a substitute for us.
When Life Is the Pits (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
We see the sinfulness of Joseph’s brothers: they were brutal (vv. 18, 26), jealous (v. 11), hateful (vv. 4, 8), and murderous (v. 18). We must guard our own hearts against these same sins.
Injustice in Jerusalem (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
Weak and sinful leaders gave in to wicked people. But the One who was moving all this forward was the omnipotent God. The ministry of Jesus was not in flames. The Jewish and Roman courts did not miss the ball. For this purpose Jesus came into the world, and this travesty of justice served his […]
The Arraignment
Pastor Hamilton
The Jews weren’t in control; neither were the Romans. Luke shows that Jesus was not running from the Sanhedrin, or trying to get off on a technicality. He was in control and headed to the cross!
The Flesh Is Weak
Pastor Hamilton
Why did Peter fail? He did not practice humility (1 Pet 5:6). He did not pray in temptation (vv. 45–46). He did not stay close to Christ (v. 54). Why did Peter ultimately succeed? He was genuinely broken (vv. 61–62). Jesus interceded for him (v. 32). The Holy Spirit came upon him (Acts 2).
Give Me Your Heart: the Message of Deuteronomy
Mark Perry
God’s Law for Israel was never intended to be rote obedience or even a way to earn favor with God. Obedience was always meant to be an overflow of a heart of love for God. This is why Jesus summarized the Law as loving God supremely and loving others selflessly (Matt 22:38). We must avoid the […]
A Subtheme of Luke
John Mark Steel
Neither your place in society, your wealth, your race, nor your gender can keep you from pleasing God.
The Disciplined Race
Pastor Hamilton
The Christian life in 2013 is a war, a race, a commitment to Christ. Put yourself in the right frame of mind and progress accordingly.
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