Good Shepherd Bible Study Webcast

Sermon: The Timely Now of Sonship

Read ahead: Romans 3:9-23

“The bottom has dropped out of my world, as it were, more than once. What, exactly was going on? Where was I to turn? To God? Is He God or is He not? Does He love me or does He not? Am I adrift in chaos or is the Word true that tells me I am an individual created, called, loved, and purposefully placed in a cosmos, an ordered universe, the universe designed, created, and completely under the control of a loving God and Father?

It helps me, at such a time of bewilderment and sorrow, to go to some of the simplest words, such as ‘I am the good shepherd.’ My Lord chose that description of Himself, and He does not change. He was and is and always will be my shepherd. The word fits my need, for I am a sheep, helpless and bleating. He cannot forget one for whom He lays down His life. I bank everything on that.”—Elizabeth Elliot, A Path Through Suffering

Elizabeth Elliot has a way to pierce the mind and soul. Her words strike a chord, “… I am a sheep, helpless and bleating. He cannot forget one for whom He lays down His life.” Tomorrow we return the Bible’s teaching on being adopted as God’s child. Opening up Romans 3 will guide us in important, practical teaching of the Good News of God’s grace, truth, peace, and hope.

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Luke 7:36-50

Rev. Mark Sumpter

Seeing hospitality and friendship is key. Jesus Christ comes to dine in the home of Simon, the Pharisee. To be sure, we see our Savior ministering as a prophet and as the Lord who forgives (only God can forgive sins!)

The two sinners in this story—the Pharisee, Simon, and the unnamed woman—both have needs. Even though Simon is to be the host at the table, Jesus steps in! Simon should have ministered welcome, care, and friendship; instead, our Lord shows His own way of hosting: the friendship of forgiving the woman, and drawing near to her for fellowship and showing care. Simon might be a host, but the true host is our Lord and Savior.

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