In addition to a heavy emphasis on Old Testament prophecy, Matthew also keys in on the idea of the “Kingdom.” This is an extension of two foundational Old Testament promises, one to Abraham and one to David. While Matthew really highlights Jesus’s teaching about what his new kingdom will be like, the New Testament writers as a whole connect Jesus to these ancient promises and emphasize that the kingdom of Jesus is the culmination of God’s redemptive work.
The story of Joshua is full of war, conflict, and strife. As Israel was about to cross the Jordan and enter the promised land, Joshua was repeatedly told to “be strong and courageous.” What reasons did God give him to be so, and how does Joshua’s need for strength and courage mirror our own?
(Preaching through the story of early Israel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 16, 2025.)
We conclude our study of the promises of God by considering what might be the most-repeated promise of the New Testament: the promise of eternal life. Why is this promises repeated so often, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 12, 2024.)
The promise of Jesus’s return was literally the first thing God told humanity after Jesus ascended. Why is this promise so important, and what makes it so hard to keep this promise in mind?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 5, 2024.)
Rest is a prominent theme throughout the Bible, from the seventh day of creation to some of Jesus final promises in Revelation. Why is rest so important, and what does God’s promise of it entail?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 14, 2024.)
God’s promise of wisdom is perhaps the simplest, most explicitly stated promise in the New Testament. What does this promise entail, and how can we take hold of it?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 10, 2024.)
The promise of God’s presence, like many of God’s promises, is a vow to return us to some perfect or beautiful state that we lost or broke. How does God’s presence manifest throughout the Bible, and what does He promise to the modern Christian?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 3, 2024.)
It is not an understatement to say that the entire Bible narrative tells the story of God making and fulfilling the promise of grace. Why is this promise so important, and what does it mean for us?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 4, 2024.)
In some ways, all of the promises of God rest on the promise of justice. What does it mean that God is just, and why does it matter so much in considering all the promises of God?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 21, 2024.)
We begin a series on the promises of God by considering some top-level ideas. Why should we study God’s promises? What are some potential pitfalls and common misunderstandings about God’s promises? And, ultimately, what should we gain from such a study?
(Preaching on the the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 7, 2024.)
Watts in the Word 