The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 10, the sun stands still (v.12-15) and five Amorite kings are captured and executed (v.16-28). Finally, Israel sweeps through southern Canaan, devoting the cities there to destruction (v. 29-43).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Jonah 3 (in which the evangelist sulks) and Matthew 20 (in which Jesus tells a parable about 11th hour workers). The generosity and salvation of God is not for those who work, but for those who believe.
Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers. This time, the method for keeping Passover is described (9:1-14) and the cloud and the fire from the Exodus is recalled (9:15-23). Finally, directions about trumpets are given (10:1-10) and the people depart from Sinai (10:11-36).
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In this session, Joshua confronts the Gibeonites about their trick (9:22-28) and then Israel defends them from the kings of southern Canaan (10:1-11).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving servant. We can forgive only because, on the cross, God has taken the penalty for our sin back onto himself.
Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a look at chapters 7 and 8. The offerings of the leaders are detailed (7:11-89), the seven lamps are described (8:1-4), and the consecration and service of the Levites is depicted.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Joshua with a look at most of chapter 7. Here, the Gibeonites trick Joshua into making a covenant with them (v.7-15) before their deception is exposed (v.16-18). Israel decides to honor their covenant, even if it was ill-conceived (v. 19-21).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 18, in which Jesus gives a rubric for discipline in the church. Church discipline is all about the Gospel: it protects our proclamation, and enables the forgiveness of sinners.
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at the first nine verses of chapter 7. Why are the Koathites commanded to carry holy things on their shoulders?
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Joshua with a look at a covenant renewal ceremony (8:30-35), and the beginnings of a trick played on Israel by the Gibeonites (9:1-6).
