Judgment and Deliverance: Part 2
Text: Micah 2:1-13 There are several activities that the Lord truly hates: “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19). In this passage we witness at least five of these heinous activities amongst the people of God. This is shocking! They should know better! Yet, they pursue their own peace, prosperity, and personal happiness irregardless of the people who are injured as a result. The Lord will not...
Read MoreJudgment and Deliverance: Part 1
Text: Micah 1:1-16 Today we start the exposition of the Old Testament book of Micah. The timing of Micah’s ministry was from 750-686 B.C. Thus, he prophesied during the reigns of three Judean kings: Jotham (750-735 B.C.), Ahaz (735-715 B.C.), and Hezekiah (715-686 B.C.). Micah condemned the rampant corruption, the excessive affluence, and the pervasive idolatry that had arisen in both Israel (the northern kingdom) and Judah (the southern kingdom). In particular, Micah prophesied that the Lord would raise-up a foreign power (i.e. Assyria) to bring judgment upon his people. Despite this...
Read MoreLiving in Anticipation of Christ’s Return: Part 1
Text: 2 Peter 3:11-13 The Apostle Peter concludes his second letter by addressing how Christians should live while anticipating Christ’s return. In a similar way, the late Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer (1912-1984) asked “How Should We Then Live?” in his perceptive and engaging volume of the same title. Dr. Schaeffer was the first evangelical Christian from the 1970’s (who I know of) that seriously critiqued Western thought and culture. He not only clearly showed its rise, but also unequivocally demonstrated its decline. Unfortunately, Dr. Schaeffer never gave an expanded answer to his own...
Read MoreBiblical Authority: Part 2
Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21 “How do I know that the Bible is true?” This, of course, is one of the most fundamental questions that many Christians ask, and its answer is vital to the Christian life. Also significant, is the way that you “frame” this particular question. For example, which of the two questions below would better reflect a Christian world and life view? “How do I know that the Bible is true?” “God has given us the Bible. Do I trust that it is true?” The first way of “framing” the question emphasizes rational proofs to satisfy your own intellect. This is the world’s way of verifying...
Read MoreSharing in the Sufferings of Christ: Part 1
Text: 1 Peter 4:12 Nobody really enjoys suffering. Perhaps there are some wicked and perverse individuals who take delight in the sufferings of others, but even they do not like to personally suffer in their own body. The Apostle Peter, however, speaks of a radical new way of approaching suffering in this life when he actually urges his readers to be joyful about their sufferings! Let me qualify this by pointing out that Peter does not endorse suffering in general as a way to have a great time. Instead, he says that to the degree you share in the sufferings of Christ you should be joyful....
Read MoreThe Lord is Our Helper
Text: Psalm 40 How does the Lord go about helping his people? It has already been stated that the Lord helps his people in many ways that they don’t fully appreciate. Most importantly, the Lord helps us by bringing about our eternal salvation. We didn’t merit his favor by our good works, we didn’t deserve it because of our personal background, and we didn’t assist in bringing it about through our human efforts or individual decision. Paul speaks directly to this truth in Romans 9:14-16 where he says, “What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! For he says to...
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