Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies Genesis 35:16-37:2a regarding the messianic prophecy in Micah and its relation to this text, the lust for power, the death of Isaac and hardships of Jacob, why these Biblical genealogies are important to the bigger story, and the inheritance promised to Abraham.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Luke 10:23-42
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson gives today’s sermonette.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Inheritors of Everything
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies Genesis 25:1-18 regarding Abraham’s marriage to Keturah, the inheritance of Isaac, the difference between concubines and wives, the death of Abraham, the blessing of Isaac, and the generations of Ishmael.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Wars of God and Men
Rev. Johnson studies Genesis 14:1-16 regarding the historical backdrop and structure of Abram and Lot, the case for divinely government, rescue versus vassalship, and suffering and salvation.
Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: A Treatise on Snake Biology?
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies Genesis 3:8-15 regarding hiding from the voice of God in our sin, how Adam and Eve’s finger pointing, and the curse of the serpent.
Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Socks and Jesus
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies 2 Corinthians 6:1 regarding the implications of “with him” in the text, whether Paul is semi-pelagian, the bondage of the will, and working with God..
Morning Prayer Sermonette: Romans 7:21-8:17
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson gives today’s sermonette.
Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Is the Gospel Alive?
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies 2 Corinthians 4:15 regarding our tendency towards theodicy, what it means that the Gospel is for you, and how Thanksgiving is the disposition of mercy.
Sharper Iron & The New Covenant: Light. Glory. Image. Christ.
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson studies 2 Corinthians 4:4b regarding what the world doesn’t see, what the glory of Christ is, and what it means to be the image of God.
Morning Prayer Sermonette: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Rev. Jeremiah Johnson gives today’s sermonette.