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).
Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a closer look at the liturgy commanded by God to determine if a wife has strayed from the marriage covenant, its connections to other biblical passages, and why Yahweh would command such a rite.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 16, in which Jesus rebukes Peter for seeking to block his crucifixion. Jesus will not merely show us the way to live, he will be the way of salvation for sinners.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Joshua with a look at most of chapter 8. Here, God tells Joshua the plan to conquer the city of Ai (v. 1-2), Joshua passes that plan on to the people (v. 3-9), and then the battle is engaged (v. 10-23). Finally the surviving king of Ai is brought to Joshua and executed (v. 24-29).
Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Numbers with a look at chapters 5 (a test for adultery) and 6 (a description of the Nazirite vow).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Exodus 1, in which the baby Moses is sent to live in Pharoah's house. Moses' temporary saving of his people points us to Jesus, and his finished saving work for sinners.
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Matthew 15, in Jesus heals a Canaanite woman's daughter. God's mercy isn't available to all because all are worthy, it is available to all who confess their need.
