Waiting for salvation through judgment

Sunday 18th December 2022
Read: Psalm 130; John 1:1-5, 14-18; Micah 7:1-20

Sermon: Micah 7:1-20

Introduction: threat and promise; judgment and salvation in Micah

1-7. Waiting for Yahweh

8-20. “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13)
· 8-10. Jerusalem’s remnant waits for Yahweh’s light
· 11-13. Yahweh promises restoration and desolation
· 14-17. Prayers answered
· 18-20. There is no god like Yahweh

Conclusion: how can Yahweh forget sin and acquit sinners?
· 2 Corinthians 1:20
* John 1:14

 

Truly no man can ransom another…

Sunday 20th, March, 2022
Read: Genesis 44: 1-34; Psalm 49 (nb 5-9); Matthew 20:20-28

Another cliffhanger…

1-5. Mission accomplished?

What is Joseph’s goal?
6-17. What can wash away their sins?
“The soul who sins shall die” (Ezekiel 18:20).

18-34. Judah’s generous plan

What has happened to Judah?

Judah’s problem and ours:
“Truly no man can ransom another…” (Psalm 49:7)

Matthew 20:28