The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Isaiah 2, in which the prophet sees God's people streaming up his mountain, excited to be taught by his law. How do sinful people become lovers of the law? By the resurrection and new life in Jesus Christ.
The Rev. Jacob Davis wraps up his study of the Book of Psalms with a discussion of how to use them in prayer. He examines Lectio Divina and breathing prayer as ways to incorporate the psalms into your daily fellowship with God.
On Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Colossians 1, in which Paul describes Jesus as a glorious king, and Luke 23, in which Jesus is crucified below a sarcastic placard proclaiming him King of the Jews. Jesus is a king who deserves our obedience...and he is the king who gives up his own life to save us.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the Messianic Psalms, those psalms which are explicitly referenced by Jesus or the apostles as pointing forward and referring to Christ.
The Rev. Nick Lannon wraps up his study of Acts. Paul and his companions weather a storm at sea (26:13-26) before being shipwrecked on Malta (27:27-44). They are welcomed by the residents of Malta, Paul survives a snakebite, and heals the sick (28:1-10). Finally, Paul travels makes it to Rome (28:11-14) before the book ends, with the apostle preaching and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ with boldness (28:15-31).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Luke 21, in which Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple and suggests that his disciples not prepare a defense. Instead, followers of Christ will have have Jesus himself as their defender.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look that the royal (or kingship) psalms...that set of songs that pays homage to the King, and points forward to King Jesus.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues teaching in Acts. Paul finishes his speech before Agrippa, presenting the Gospel of Christ to the king (26:19-32), before beginning the long sea voyage to Rome (27:1-12).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Job 19, in which a sufferer put his trust in God. We can trust God, too...because he is in our suffering with us and, in Christ, suffered for us.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of ascent, traditionally sung by Jews as they traveled to Jerusalem for feasts.
