Zechariah, like most of the post-exilic prophets, urged Israel to return and repent by reminding them exactly why they had been sent into exile in the first place. What can we learn about God’s desire for repentance by considering how God dealt with people in times past?
(Preaching on the return from exile. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 17, 2025.)
In our journey through the Bible this year, we have come to Isaiah, one of the longest and most-referenced books of the Old Testament. Here is a general outline and overview of Isaiah’s prophecies. There are many ways you could categorize and organize his visions, but I think the judgment-hope axis is particularly enlightening. I hope this helps your study of Isaiah!
As we consider Messianic prophecy, the book of Psalms looms large. How did David have so much to say about the coming anointed one?
(Preaching on prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church Christ on February 13, 2022. You can find the chart referenced below.)
We continue our look at Biblical prophecy by beginning to unpack the most important category: “Messianic” prophecy. What is it, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 6, 2022.)
Prophecy is such an integral part of the Bible narrative, both leading the people of the Old Testament to the Messiah, and serving as evidence for people today of who the Messiah was. John, in his gospel, taps into the river of prophecy early by recounting the story of another John, the “voice of one crying out” in preparation of the Christ.
(Preaching through John. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 3, 2016.)
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