Introduction In this passage we see a just God who wrathful at sin, the sorrow of a covenant broken, and the hope and joy of restoration that comes with repentance. We have fear, sadness, hope, and j...
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21, Psalm 51:1-17, Deuteronomy 26:52, Exodus 34:6-9
Introduction We begin our journey into the paradox of Lent with the dire warnings of the prophet Joel about the coming day of the Lord. In this passage we see a just God who wrathful at sin, the sorr...
Father, we speak the truth about who we are apart from you. Paul summarizes our condition in Romans 3 using the truth found in the sacred writings of the Psalter and Prophets, There is no one righteo...
Mark 1:4-11, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 2:7, Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 53:null, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Mark 1:1-3
Enter John the Baptist John the Baptist enters the stage in Mark 1 as the “voice of one crying in the wilderness,” (Isaiah 40:3) whose message and ministry is to “prepare the way of the Lord.” Mark d...
Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7, Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11, Psalm 29:, Mark 1:1-3, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 2:7, Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 53:null, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 8:9
Preaching Commentary Enter John the Baptist John the Baptist enters the stage in Mark 1 as the “voice of one crying in the wilderness,” (Isaiah 40:3) whose message and ministry is to “prepare the w...