Joseph A. Franks IV Horizon Church Greenville, SC www.horizonchurch.org josephafranksiv@gmail.com M.Div. Knox Theological Seminary Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary
Why do we elevate the most famous of our Old Testament saints? Why do we put them on pedestals? And why do we, as pastors, have a tendency to preach moralistic sermons encouraging our people to be like Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Daniel, or Nehemiah? They were all double-minded. They were all unfaithful. They … More God is the Hero in the Story
What do we have in common with Manoah and his bride? Here it is. We desperately need the comfort, cure, and counsel of the Lord. He is closer to us than we ever dare imagine, and he plans on leading us in worship and using us mysteriously and mightily in accordance with his kingdom purposes. … More Their Angel is Our Angel
Israel had again broken the national covenant given them by the Lord. They had played the part of unfaithful spiritual whores. They had not obeyed, worshiped, or performed acceptably. They had not “kept covenant” with God, and as a result of their spiritual fornication, they had received a small portion of the just wages they … More Spiritual Whores Trusting in the Sacred Groom
Unfathomable Grace 