Making Your Way Through the Maze (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
Sometimes marriage, work, investments, family, friendships turn out to be a bust, not a blessing. If you were smart and rich maybe it would be easier, better, and make more sense. The Teacher says, “Think again, buddy. I had those advantages and still scratched my head over the puzzling dead ends of life.” But along […]
When Life Is the Pits (part 4)
Pastor Hamilton
Like Joseph, we should 1) shine where God had put us (vv. 1–6), 2) stand when Satan tempts us (vv. 6c–18), and 3) trust God with the results (vv. 19–23).
Trying to Make Sense in a Senseless Society
Pastor Hamilton
When properly understood, this book arms us against the man-centered philosophy prevalent in our day.
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).
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