What an odd conversation Abram had with his Heavenly Father! In Genesis 17, the Lord appeared and restated his covenant with his friend. He would give Abram: God then changed Abram’s name. From that point on he was going to be called “Abraham — Father of Many Nations.” And what was Abram to do? Disbelief: … More This Very Day
I say this with great reverence and humility, but sometimes our magnificent God commands rituals which are mysteriously odd. For example, why did God command Abraham and his descendents to engage in a gender-based ritual that could be performed only by men and boys? And out of all the worship ceremonies that could be imagined, … More Calling for the Heart Surgeon
Paul had been freed from being a false and enslaving brother. Formerly, Paul had great pride in being a “Jew by birth” and not one of those “Gentile sinners.” He was one born as a member of the chosen race. In addition, he was a member of the most powerful nation on the planet; he … More Freedom from False and Enslaving Brothers (Sermon Manuscript from Galatians 2)
Unfathomable Grace 