A Second Chance at Faithfulness
Israel had failed to keep the Sinai Covenant. They feared to trust God when standing on the border of the land of promise. In consequence, they wandered for 40 years, and a new generation arose. Deuteronomy is a series of three sermons Moses preached as they approached the promised land once more. God was inviting them to covenantal faithfulness. Despite their past failures, God extends His promise again. Deuteronomy is about repeated grace.
READ MOREThe Law and the Gospel
Some Christians struggle with their relationship to the Law, as presented in the Old Testament. Some ignore the Law and claim to be “freed” from it. Others see it as a manual towards godly living. Today Dr. John outlines the intent and benefit of the Law for us all. A correct understanding demonstrates that while the Law is not our master nor our strength, it is a teacher and signpost for the Spirit’s work.
READ MOREThe Giving of the Law
We turn now to the next stage in the story. The descendants of Abraham became an extended family of 72. But instead of inheriting the land that God promised, the plot line of the Bible takes an unexpected twist. Abraham’ s descendants become refugees fleeing a famine in the Promised Land and living in Egypt.
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