Matthew 8:23-27

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Matthew wrote his Gospel in a manner that beautifully and powerfully reveals the authority of Jesus in both his word and work.

Matthew 8:18-22

In this brief, but incredibly revealing passage, we consider the significance of the unique name that Jesus used for himself and are reminded of what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called “the cost of discipleship.”

Matthew 8:17-18 Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Matthew was inspired to point us to Jesus’ fulfillment of the “Servant Song” of Isaiah 52:13-53:12.

Matthew 8:14-17

This passage in Matthew’s Gospel provides an opportunity to consider physical healing from a biblical perspective.

Matthew 8:1-4

The narratives of 8:1-10:4 seems to naturally follow a pattern of three sets of miracles, with three miraculous accounts in each set. Matthew places first in the narratives an account of Jesus cleansing a leper.

Leviticus 5:14-6:7

This passage completes the first major unit in the book of Leviticus, in which the Lord gave the Israelites instructions for the primary sacrifices to be used in their worship: the ascending sacrifice, the tribute sacrifice, the peace or fellowship sacrifice, and the sacrifices for purification and reparation.

Leviticus 5:1-13

Leviticus 5 continues the Lord’s instructions concerning the sacrificial system that is in many ways central to Israel’s worship and preparatory to the coming of Jesus as the Messiah.

Leviticus 4

In this chapter, the Lord gives instructions to the congregation of Israel concerning what are best called purifying or sanctifying sacrifices, used in cases of inadvertent violations of ceremonial laws, in rites of purification, and in ceremonies of ordination and consecration.

Leviticus 3

Leviticus chapters one through three share common themes, but at the same time describe three different categories of sacrifices: the ascending (often translated burnt) sacrifices, the tribute (sometimes called grain) sacrifices, and the peace offerings, or fellowship sacrifices. Each of these categories of sacrifices highlight different aspects of truth concerning the perfect sacrifice of Christ.

Leviticus 2

Chapter two of Leviticus continues the book’s theme of drawing near to the Lord in worship and service.

Leviticus 1

Leviticus opens with instructions concerning what is literally called the ascending, or ascension sacrifice. In the drama of this offering, we can discern many important truths.

Leviticus 1:1

The opening of the book of Leviticus draws our attention to important truths about God’s revelation of himself to his people.

Exodus 40:34-38

The first five books of the Bible form one unit, more like chapters in a book than separate books. The closing verses of Exodus form an introduction to Leviticus. At the same time, this text links back to Genesis chapter three and has connections with the New Testament as well.

Genesis 22:15-18; Deuteronomy 9:4-5

Owing to a software problem during our worship service, the sermon did not record properly, so this is a re-recording done later. I find it difficult to preach to an empty sanctuary; I think preaching is meant to be part of the worship of a congregation.

Genesis. 22:1-19

Using John chapter eight, and particularly verse fifty-six as an introduction, we consider the ascending, or ascension sacrifice that is at the center of the dramatic and memorable narrative of Genesis chapter twenty-two.

Genesis 15

R. C. Sproul said and if he was imprisoned and could keep only one verse of Scripture with him, it would be Genesis 15:17. It is certainly true that we have in this text an amazing covenantal revelation from the Lord!

Genesis 8:20-22

Beginning a sermon series on biblical sacrifices, this passage is the first one that makes specific mention of what is commonly called a “burnt sacrifice.” There is profound meaning for this ancient form of worship.

Matthew 7:28-29

Matthew moves our attention from the Sermon on the Mount to the sermon’s preacher.

Matthew 7:24-27

The Sermon on the Mount concludes with an encouragement and a warning regarding the response of those who hear it.

Matthew 7:21-23

Jesus creates a vivid word picture to communicate a sober warning.