This sermon concludes the study of the first subsection of Chapter One of Luke. The first subsection focuses on the announcement of the coming birth of John the Baptist. This particular sermon considers Zacharias's handicap along with two other accounts of handicaps in the scriptures and how they mark a transition for the one who... Continue Reading →
A Moment of Silence – Luke 1 (Sermon 8)
This sermon continues the study of the first chapter of the book of Luke and in particular the announcement of the coming birth of John the Baptist. Zacharias is made to be unable to speak or hear preceding the birth of John the Baptist. In this sermon, whether or not that was a punishment, a... Continue Reading →
Spirit of Elijah – Luke 1 (Sermon 7)
As the study of the book of Luke moves to verses 5 through 17, we will consider several connections between the story of Zacharias and Elisabeth and Old Testament individuals. This sermon goes back to the prophecy in Malachi and examines how John the Baptist was the fulfillment of that prophecy. You can listen to... Continue Reading →
Dedicated Children – Luke 1 (Sermon 6)
As the study of the book of Luke moves to verses 5 through 17, we will consider several connections between the story of Zacharias and Elisabeth and Old Testament individuals. In this sermon, we look at the similarities between the story of Hannah and her son Samuel and that of Elisabeth and John the Baptist.... Continue Reading →