The sermon explores Jesus' intentional pursuit of the Samaritan woman at the well, illustrating how Christ seeks out those who are lost or spiritually dry. It highlights four key aspects of this divine interaction: Jesus actively seeks individuals regardless of social barriers, draws them through gentle inquiry, confronts their sin with grace, and offers restoration through living water. The message emphasizes that salvation is not achieved by human effort but received by trusting in Christ's sacrifice for sin. Ultimately, the preacher urges listeners to recognize Jesus' relentless love and respond to His invitation for eternal life.

While Judaism focuses on the law and many American Christians are posting the Ten Commandments in classes, fighting those battles, but we are teaching about the Righteousness of God apart from the law. When we are saved by Grace through faith, He begins to write His laws on our heart, its the faith in Jesus, and not the deeds of the law.

It is necessary that we have a "alien" righteousness, one not our own, it has to be imputed to us through faith in Jesus Christ, which comes from hearing the Gospel preached, because it is by hearing the word of God by His Grace are we saved through faith, which is the way we then walk "live" by faith in the Jesus, by being born again by the word of God.

This sermon examines the confrontation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 42 and 43, highlighting how God orchestrates events to fulfill Joseph's dreams and expose his siblings' past sin. The preacher emphasizes that while the brothers believed they had escaped consequences for selling Joseph into slavery, their growing guilt and fear reveal God's sovereign oversight of history. Key moments include Joseph testing his brothers by demanding Benjamin and returning their money, which intensifies their conviction regarding their brother's anguish. The narrative demonstrates that human wickedness cannot thwart divine purpose, as Joseph uses his position to bring his family to a point of reckoning and eventual restoration. Ultimately, the passage serves as a pastoral reminder that God sees all actions and will ultimately bring truth to light for judgment or redemption.

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The sermon explores Leviticus 16 to illustrate the Day of Atonement, contrasting the temporary ritual of the scapegoat with the permanent work of Christ. It argues that physical death is merely a symptom of the root disease of sin, which renders humanity morally unfit for God's presence. The text details how the high priest transferred the people's iniquities onto a live goat, symbolizing the removal of guilt to a remote place. This Old Testament shadow finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who serves as both the perfect sacrifice and the ultimate Sin Bearer who carries away sin forever. Believers are urged to cease striving for self-justification and instead cast all their failures onto Christ, finding complete relief and security in His finished work.

When God first began to use us as one of His children He gives us what we need, that is the gift of His Holy Spirit, which is the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Jesus told His disciples to tarry at Galilee till they be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49). It was clothing them in His Righteousness, putting on Christ, as we see we must then put off our own righteousness, which is as filthy-rags.

We are studying where Cornelius was told to send for Peter as we know He was a devout man, who worshipped God, prayed and gave Alms. but He was as yet not born against or introduced to the Gospel whereby Faith comes by hearing the Word Preached. He had to be born again, so he could start the regeneration process of looking to his good works and deeds to looking at Jesus the object of our faith.

The sermon examines Genesis 44, focusing on the climax of Joseph's interaction with his brothers and Judah's pivotal offer to take Benjamin's place. It highlights the shift in the brothers' behavior from their past betrayal to a genuine acknowledgment of guilt and willingness to suffer for another. The preacher contrasts false peace with true repentance, emphasizing that God pursues sinners until they face their accountability. Judah's self-sacrifice is presented as a foreshadowing of Christ, who acts as the ultimate substitute for humanity. The message underscores that divine grace transforms hardened hearts, leading to genuine reconciliation and redemption.