Come worship with us this Lord's Day

1. Jews and “Sinners” (v. 15)
2. Problem with Jewish “Righteousness” (v. 16)
3. The Source of Salvation (v. 16)

1. Captivity (v. 1)
2. Contest (vv. 2-5)
3. Conference (vv. 6-9)
4. Capitulation (vv. 10-12)

Preparing to worship on the Lord's Day.

A. Condemnation! (v. 11)

1. Paul’s Argument

2. Public Opposition

3. Reason for Condemnation

4. Application: “no one has ever fallen so badly that he cannot rise again….no one

is so surefooted that he cannot fall” (M. Luther)

B. Hypocrisy! (vv. 12-13)

1. Freedom in Christ (v. 12)

2. Visitors from Jerusalem (v. 12)

3. Fears (v. 12)

4. Result of Hypocrisy (v. 13)

5. Application:

a. conduct reveals heresy

b. Christ alone brings reconciliation, justification, and freedom

C. Freedom! (v. 14)

1. Message of Separation

2. Freedom Preserved

A survey of the hymns and Psalm 68, which we read responsively.

A. Flight (vv. 12-16)

1. Tragic Scene (vv. 12-13)

a. Tattered

b. Trembling

c. Application

1) Fear God’s Word…

2) Be Free of Trembling...

2. Turmoil (vv. 14-16)

a. Tumult (vv. 14-15)

b. Tidings (v. 16)

B. Fatality (vv. 17-18)

1. Defeat (v. 17)

a. Decisive

b. Death

c. Deprivation

d. Application:

1) The Loss of God’s Presence…

2) The Character of God…

2. Disaster (v. 18)

a. Judgment

b. Obituary

c. Analysis

d. Application: Consider Your Obituary...

C. Forlorn (vv. 19-22)

1. Anguish (vv. 19-20)

a. Godly Woman

b. Explanation of Events

2. Ichabod (vv. 21-22)

a. Accuracy

b. God’s Faithfulness

1. Progeny (vv. 1-3)
1. Direct Address (v. 1) 
2. Obedience (v. 1)
3. Promise (vv. 2-3)
2. Parents (v. 4)
1. Self-Control
2. Fondly Cherish
3. Property (vv. 5-8)
1. Slaves (v. 5)
2. Sincerity (vv. 5-6)
3. Motivation (vv. 7-8)
4. Proprietors (v. 9)
1. Love
2. Lord

1. Seven Weeks and a Changed Heart (vv. 1-2)
2. Seven Steps to Secure a Husband (vv. 3-5)
3. Scheme Executed (vv. 6-13)
4. Sent Away Full (vv. 14-15)
5. Sit and Wait (vv. 16-18)

1. Strength to Stand (vv. 10-11)
1. Strength of Christ
2. Panoply of God
3. Holding Ground 
2. Stand Against Schemes (vv. 12-13)
1. Identity of the Enemy
2. Authorities
3. Constancy of Battle
3. Stand in the Spirit (vv. 14-17)
1. Belt of Truth
2. Breastplate of Righteousness
3. Shoes: Gospel of Peace
4. Shield of Faith
5. Helmet of Salvation
6. Sword of the Spirit