References to a “Branch” are not new in the Old Testament and in today’s sermon text Zechariah illustrates- by making and coronating Joshua -just who this “Branch” will be. He will be one in whom the ruler and priest join as one.
No notes on Scott Shaw’s 8/16/2015 sermon.
Many times when attempting to reach people with no exposure to the Bible, not to mention no words in their language for things like “faith”, “redemption”, “sin”, etc. the focus and communication needs to remain very basic. Steven Shepard shared with the congregation how the simple message of the gospel – Jesus Christ and him […]
Zechariah is full of pictures, images, visions and some strange sights, if nothing else. But of course, there is much else, and Scott Shaw helped us with some of that in today’s sermon on Zechariah 5. A flying scroll and a woman in a basket! My what might that mean? You will want to listen […]
In his prior sermon Pastor Shaw taught on Joshua the High Priest. This week Joshua is absent the scene. The primary character in Chapter 4 is Zerubbabel. Joshua was a picture of God providing ‘clean garments’ for his High Priest and by implication for his people. Zerubbabel is a picture of how God’s leader- the […]
Many of St Paul’s letters begin with St Paul telling his readers of his prayers for them. The letter to the Colossians is no different. Pastor Frison, in his sermon today, pointed out the three themes that St Paul mentions in the opening section of his letter were the fruit(s) of living a life pleasing […]
There are four books in the New Testament named: The Gospel According to St. Matthew, … St. Mark, and so on. Scott Shaw’s sermon today is “The Gospel According to St. Zechariah because Zech 3 is as much “gospel” as any of the New Testament writers. The Angel of the Lord does for Joshua the […]
It is so hard to believe the effort God has made to “be with” his creation and the constant rejection of his overtures. Yet he keeps coming back! Nothing short of unbelievable. That was the basic content of Pastor Shaw’s message on Sunday and you will be encouraged if you listen.