Sermons on Deuteronomy
Where has the idea come from? Old Testament Pattern Gen 4 Gen 14 Gen 28 Duet 14 Proper tithing: giving ‘a tenth’ (… or is it?) New Testament… How does the law continue through Christ? Matthew 23:23 – It continues but extends Support gospel ministry (1 Cor 9) Opportunity for broad generosity (2 Cor 8-9) Some generous suggestions • Be regular •…
What’s happened in Matthew so far? Matthew 17 Jesus is transfigured… Moses and Elijah… Malachi 4:4-6 Matthew 5:17 The BIG point … verse 5. “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased, listen to him”. …but they also knew that the Messiah would not show up till after Elijah A crowd, a distressed father, a sick boy…
What do you need to do to be saved? How can we ever stand before God “just as if we had never sinned?” (justified) Scripture alone Faith alone Grace alone Christ alone …the glory of God alone A bit of historical context Salvation came via grace that was only distributed via this one and only true church. …via the seven sacraments …faster…
Amos – Compelled By Truth Will someone who says they are going to do a something… will actually do it. … if God can be trusted to do what he says he will do. What has happened so far … Israel feels secure From their perspective life was good, God was good, they were secure and they had nothing to worry about.…
Deuteronomy 31-34 – The Unsung National Anthem Your team song Moses’ song – Deut 32 The greatness of God The failure of Israel – v 15 … they abandoned the God who made them and rejected their saviour The terrible consequences – v 19ff God’s compassion – v 36 – v 43 … will atone for the sins of those who return…
Deuteronomy 29-30 – Which God Will You Follow? How can I be sure I’m on the right track in life? Israel’s problem – A past history of failure – A present opportunity to take hold of the Promised Land Our problem – What gives us security in modern life? – What does God have to offer in that? Now choose…