Tag: drunkenness
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On Losing Faith
God has just destroyed Sodom, whether by miracle or providence. Lot, Abraham’s nephew, has escaped to Zoar. Abraham has witnessed Sodom’s destruction after talking with Jesus about sparing the city. With the absence of anyone righteous, Jesus justly destroys the city. Abraham’s heart and mind were filled with compassion. Jesus did something that seemed mean…
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After Darkness, Light
To refer to this sermon as a conclusion is a little misleading. The story continues on in 2 Samuel, which I plan on teaching Wednesday evenings after we finish our current study of Matthew’s Gospel. In a way, this sermon also serves as a great introduction to 2 Samuel. In this chapter, Saul’s reign and…
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On Killing Sin
I love my biological father. He was fun. He really tried to provide for his family. He taught my brothers and I to be strong and to have a good work ethic. He was also an abusive, angry drunk who repeatedly cheated on my mom. I recall my father making promises, “I promise I won’t…