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The Bible does not gloss over the sins and failures of key figures, and Abraham is no exception. Genesis 22 happily represents the triumph of his faith expressed in his obedience to God's command to sacrifice his son Isaac, the one through whom all of God's promises would be fulfilled. In this account, we see Abraham's resolute manner as he prepares for the journey that leads him to the land of Moriah, where Isaac will be offered as a sacrifice. In a more subtle way, we see Isaac's willing participation and shared faith with Abraham that God will raise him from the dead. The true hero of the story, though, is God Himself, seen in the marvelously prophetic utterance of Abraham, "God will provide for Himself the lamb" (Genesis 22:8), which speaks of God the Father's resolve to save undeserving sinners, and the willing sacrifice and obedience of our Lord Jesus Christ, perhaps on the exact same hill about two thousand years later, when He was the final and perfect Lamb of God.

Pastor Mark Hogan teaches on the biblical foundation for Sunday worship, arguing that the Lord's Day is the Christian Sabbath—a positive, moral, and perpetual commandment rooted in the creation ordinance of Genesis 2:1-3, where God rested and sanctified the seventh day as a pattern for mankind. Citing Revelation 1:10 and Mark 2:27, he explains that this day was sovereignly changed to the first day of the week after Christ's resurrection, and Jesus affirmed the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. The one-in-seven pattern is embedded in the moral law (Exodus 20:8-11), making it binding for all ages, while the specific day changed from Saturday to Sunday, evidenced by New Testament practices (Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2) and early church writings like the Didache and Justin Martyr. The term "Lord's Day" parallels the "Lord's Supper" (1 Corinthians 11:20) as something belonging to Christ, and the change is grounded in Christ's resurrection appearances on the first day (Matthew 28:1, John 20:19, 26), signifying a positive apostolic appointment that transforms the fourth commandment to commemorate new creation without abolishing its weekly rhythm. The application is that Christians must observe Sunday as a day of cessation from secular work and recreation, dedicated to public and private worship, refreshment, and doing good, continuing until Christ returns, and must ask how to sanctify and devote this day to God.

Psalm 19 teaches that God discloses His glory through both the wordless witness of creation and the perfect, life-giving Law of Scripture, which together lead the worshipper to confess hidden sin and pray that every word and thought be acceptable in His sight.

This sermon examines Exodus 7 to highlight God's sovereign authority and the delegation of power through Moses. It contrasts the true divine power displayed in Aaron's rod with the counterfeit miracles of Egyptian magicians, illustrating that God ultimately swallows up all opposition. The preacher emphasizes that Pharaoh's hardened heart serves to demonstrate God's supremacy and judgment against idolatry. The text connects these Old Testament events to the New Testament reality of Christ's victory over sin and death at Calvary. Finally, it urges believers to obey God's word without compromise and to give Him all glory for their deliverance.

The sermon addresses the controversial topic of sexual immorality by asserting that believers must align with God's unchanging standards rather than shifting societal norms. It defines marriage strictly as a permanent, monogamous union between one biological man and one biological woman, rooted in the creation account of Genesis and affirmed by Jesus. The preacher warns against compromising biblical truth due to cultural pressure, citing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as a warning against unnatural desires and sexual sin. Using 1 Corinthians 6, the text clarifies that while sexual sins are serious and exclude unrepentant practitioners from the kingdom, the gospel offers forgiveness and transformation for all who turn to Christ. The message concludes with an exhortation to glorify God with one's body and rely on the Holy Spirit for victory over sin.

The sermon explores the depth of God's love through the lens of creation and judgment, arguing that both reveal His character to humanity. By examining Genesis, the speaker highlights how humans are uniquely formed in God's image, serving as representatives of His glory on earth. The narrative then shifts to Romans 1 and 2 Peter, illustrating how natural phenomena and historical events like the global flood display God's power and holiness. This scientific and theological perspective aims to reassure believers that God actively communicates His presence and care through the world around them. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus as the ultimate expression of divine love, offering salvation and a way of escape from judgment.

Why should the word of God mean what it says where it tells us Cain knew his wife and she conceived, and mean something else sixteen verses earlier where it tells us Adam knew Eve his wife and she conceived? Set the two verses side by side, word for word, and see what stands between them. What does a woman mean when she says she has gotten a man from the LORD? And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

We refute the first point in Stephen Jay Gould's fourfold defense of Uniformitarianism. Published in 1965, his first point is "Uniformity of Law". https://bbfohio.com