Today we examine 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and read of the juxtaposition between the foolishness of man and the power of the gospel.

Today we will read of Paul's exhortation to the Corinthian church. Paul addresses the issue within the church, identifies the visible problems, and then most importantly identifies the core issue at hand.

The opening to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians consists of a greeting and thanksgiving. But contained within this seemingly simple message is an important insight into the teachings of the rest of Paul's letter. Today we learn about the context of this letter and gain some insight into the important theological themes of this book.

This is our final sermon on the Book of Judges which completes a 7 month journey in the 21 chapters of this book. We will learn today that the grave depravity of men deserving of utter destruction is only and can only be preserved by the grace of God. His will upholds the unrighteous and gives faith to faithless.

Judges 20 teaches us about the ramifications of sin and the result of unresolved sin. The community of Israel seeks the Lord and seeks to address the evil of Gibeah, but they are met with opposition by the Benjamites. This leads to God's judgment upon them, demonstrating the need for God's righteous judgment upon sin.

Judges 19 serves as an emphatic and harsh reminder to us all that outside the grace of God, we live in a totally fallen world with totally fallen people. And we are no different. This chapter is uncomfortable but maybe what we need as we live in the comforts of sin is a shake up.

This week's question: What is the virtue of modesty? What does it look like to uphold it as a church?

Micah and the tribe of Dan have something in common. They are thieves. They both take as they wish and do as they wish in hopes of gaining something they so do not deserve. And what is gleaned from their nonsense is false religion and false worship of God. There is a lesson contained in this for us all in Judges 18.

Today we read from chapter 17 of Judges and will turn to a stark contrast in this book. The contrast in narrative begins the final section of the Book of Judges where we will read of Micah and his nominal spirituality. Micah is a great reflection of our own hearts today.

The story of Samson has been one that has shattered our understanding of what it means to be a servant of the Lord. Samson is at best an unconventional leader and certainly one that breaks the biblical mould. In the final chapter on Samson we are taught about weakness and strength.  

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