We begin our foray into the era of Israel’s divided kingdom with an overview of the entire period, from the division after Solomon’s death to the eventual exile of Judah. What patterns repeated themselves throughout this part of Israel’s history, and what should modern readers glean from this section of the Bible?
(Preaching through 1-2 Kings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 1, 2025.)
The period of the judges lasted for more than three centuries between Joshua’s death and the anointing of Saul as the first king. During this time, the pattern of human rebellion and God’s redemption was solidified in Israel, and stands as an example to Christians today. What can we learn about the cycle of rebellion and redemption from this period of Israel’s history?
(Preaching through the story of early Israel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 23, 2025.)
This year we are reading through the Bible in a year, and the sermons each week will go along with the reading. We begin with the first 11 chapters of Genesis, the “introduction” or “prologue” to the story of the Bible before the narrative thread begins with Abram’s call in Genesis 12. How do these introductory chapters establish the setting and conflict of the story?
(Preaching on Genesis 1-11. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 5, 2025.)
The last five chapters of the book of Judges doesn’t really seem to fit
with the rest of the book. There are no judges, and the stories exist
seemingly devoid of context. But these chapters serve as a conclusion
that reinforces and solidifies the main themes of the book as a whole.
What can we learn from these horrific stories?
(Preaching through Judges. This book was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 15, 2024.)
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