Posts with the tag “covenants”

In Deuteronomy 24:1-5, we're challenged to view marriage as a sacred covenant that reflects God's relationship with His people. The passage delves into the complex issues of divorce and remarriage, reminding us that while these were permitted under Mosaic law, they were never God's ideal. We're encouraged to see how even these difficult laws were designed to protect the vulnerable, particularly women in ancient Israelite society. The text draws fascinating parallels between earthly marriages and our spiritual union with God, emphasizing His unwavering faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness. As we reflect on this, we're called to approach our own relationships with the same grace, commitment, and joy that God shows us. This message challenges us to be not just providers or leaders in our relationships, but also bringers of joy and happiness, mirroring God's own character in our lives.   Read More

This sermon explores the central role of love in God's covenant with Israel, emphasizing that the essence of the covenant was love, not merely law. The pastor argues that obedience to God's law stems from loving Him above all else. He draws parallels between the Old Testament covenant and the New Testament teachings on love, highlighting how God's love for His people precedes and motivates their love for Him. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their own lives and conversations to see if they truly reflect a love for God that permeates every aspect of their being.  Read More

For one of the previous videos click the following links Part 1, Part 2, Part 3To listen/watch: Click hereSigning a document is an indication of our commitment to one another. We sign contracts, licenses, and all sorts of other things affirming our commitments and the truthfulness of our testimony. We practice signing a covenant together to that same end. As we sign and recognize others who have c...  Read More

I started as an accidental Dispensationalist. I didn't even really know what it meant, nor did I understand that it was an overarching view that informed how I approached the Bible when I finally began to read it. I would have classified myself as a Dispe simply because of my view of the end times (rapture, seven-year tribulation, etc.). But, I hadn't come to those through a study of the Bible but...  Read More

We often speak of God's work in our world according to the conditions, or lack of conditions, surrounding that work. For example, we often say God's love or grace is unconditional. We can do nothing to earn either of them. Because of God's grace in Christ, we can do nothing to cause Him to love us more, nor can we do anything to cause Him to love us less.While it might be helpful in some limited w...  Read More

As we work our way through God’s covenants with people, there are certain aspects of these covenants that I can’t possibly do justice to on Sunday morning. But, in the same way, I provided some additional notes while we were working through the creation account I will do that here also.In our study of God’s covenant with Abraham this week, I highlighted that the Scripture speaks of the “offspring”...  Read More