“Something Old, Something New” Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Introduction: A matter of succession. Who replaces a visionary like Steve Jobs? Or a coach like Phil Jackson? Who replaces Moses? I. …
“Mazel Tov and L’Chaim” Deuteronomy 16:1-17 Introduction: Mother’s Day, Pentecost, Memorial Day, Graduate Recognition. Pentecost? I. The Big Three Jewish Feasts declare, “Look what God has done.” A. …
“The Poor Among You” Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Introduction: (v1) “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.” Seven year itch, 7-10 years for cell replacement (myth)…
“Fear, Walk, Love” Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Requirements for voting, for serving in the military, for driving, for practicing medicine. Requirements for having a child? I. (v12) “What does…
“A Stubborn People” Deuteronomy 9:4-19 Introduction: It’s easy for pride and arrogance to develop when you live in a land of great blessing. We might conclude that we deserve…
“Lest You Forget” Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Introduction: Amnesia medication, the peace of a colonoscopy, and dream drift I. Forgetting A. (v11) “Take care lest you forget the LORD your…
“Where Are the Nine?” Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: Leprosy causes nerve damage and disfiguring skin sores. Social stigma and isolation. Five little piggies, “this little piggy went to market…” Where…
“pssst” Luke 16:1-13 Introduction: The Pharisees are dismissed without a severance package I. Dishonest A. Charge brought against the manager for wasting his boss’s possessions 1. (v2) “Turn…
“More Than Food” Luke 12:13-23 Open: (v13) “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Not necessarily a greedy request. This might come from a pursuit…