The Pushback Against the Messengers
We shouldn’t be surprised at pushback from people when we faithfully deliver the gospel, because God always uses it for the unpleasant work of exposing sin and guilt before he uses it to save.
Gospel Lessons from the Old Testament
The Places of Worship for Israel
We should humbly worship our infinitely transcendent God because he has mercifully reached into every corner of the world to seek and save the lost.
The Paganism of the People
It is always more costly than we think to follow our wayward enticements, and to turn away from obedience to Christ’s life-giving words.
The Provision Through Moses
We must learn to fully trust in the omniscient and compassionate triune God who has thoughtfully planned our salvation and will walk us through this life until our redemption is complete.
The Postponement for Moses
The vindication of the gospel always involves waiting, difficulties, and rejection—but God provides the resources to patiently and resolutely endure.
The Preparation of Moses
We have every reason to fully trust in God’s good promises, knowing how he has faithfully worked and is providentially working to deliver on them all.
The Preservation Through Joseph
We must be ready to endure the disapproval and hostility of many to fulfill our purpose in restraining evil around us and winning some for Christ.
The Promises Through Abraham
We ought to be gratefully reassured by the impeccable promises of God which have guaranteed us a future salvation through the work of the Jewish Messiah.