In John 2, Jesus began his public ministry with two incidents that started the countdown toward what he called “my hour.” Turning water into wine and driving out the marketers from the Temple courts seemed like two unrelated incidents. However, they both indicated that Jesus came to replace religious activities that could never take away sins. Also, these signs pointed forward to the way that he would take away sins: his death and resurrection. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest...
In the middle of writing about his sufferings for the church, Paul explained that the message he preached was a mystery hidden for generations...
Faith is the means by which we are saved, obey God, and forgive our brothers and sisters.
