Sermons from July 2015
Lamentations
Today we’re continuing our series on “The Forgotten Books” with everyone’s favorite devotional read: Lamentations. I don’t know about you but I haven’t typically considered Lamentations a “go-to” book when I’m looking for some encouragement from the scriptures. In my bible reading plans, Lamentations is one of those that I tend to just kinda coast through without much engagement because frankly I have a hard time relating to its contents. Anyone else? There are a few verses here and…
Song of Songs
Forgotten OT Books: Song of Songs We’re going to start with a quiz to the married men, and those men who want to be married. We are going to read three Bible verses. And in each case, you tell me if is a good thing to say to your wife. Song of Solomon 1:9 ESV “I compare you, my love, to a mare among Pharaoh’s chariots.” Husbands, is this a loving thing to say to your…
Leviticus: Holy God, Holy People
Forgotten OT Books: Leviticus: Holy God, Holy People Introduction I would wager the most JOKED-about-book of the Bible is Leviticus. I know I have. I’ve joked how BORING and DRY it can seem. Here’s a notice: I have repented of my disrespect toward God’s word. You should, too. This morning, I am going to teach about Leviticus. Admittedly, parts of it seem rather dry. Unrelateable. Strange. I won’t exaggerate and tell you…