Psalm 77 I Will Remember Introduction Read Psalm 77 Kidner “By the end of the psalm the pervasive ‘I’ has disappeared, and the objective facts of the faith have captured all his attention and all of ours.” Inward Despair (1-9) Tholuck, “Asaph’s faith did not waver; he knew that they who perseveringly and believingly knock at the door, will sooner or later get admittance…They are real men of prayer with whom, when answers fail to be forthcoming, the thirst for…
The Heir and Agent of Creation (Hebrews 1:2b) Brad Mills / General Adult Hebrews / Authority / Hebrews 1:1–2 This opening prologue establishes the outline for the whole message. Time and again the author will show how the Old Testament points forward to Jesus. Jesus is better than the prophets, angels, and sacrificial system. The full and final installment of his progressive special revelation is given to us by his Son. In him, all the promises of the Law found their fulfillment…
In Authority, Under Christ Two weeks ago we introduced this passage and addressed the topic of slavery in the Bible. I explained how Scripture’s teaching in both the Old and New Testaments unequivocally condemns the abuses of the African slave trade. Even though the Bible does not outright condemn slavery in general, it promoted and established principles that led to its abolition. Last week, we focused on the broader relationship between superiors and inferiors, emphasizing the internal reorientation and redirection…
