The Preached Word

The Preached Word

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The Preached Word episodes

  • The Kiss of Life

    I. Introduction
    Psalm 2 and Psalm 1 serve as an introduction to the Psalter of 150 songs.

    II. With ever rising anti-Christian sentiments everywhere, Christians are left
    wondering if we will enjoy the happy life Psalm 1 offers. (1-3)

    A. God made David and his descendants to be kings to bring blessing to all
    nations (Genesis 12:1-3)
    B. But David sees the world in a rage of a violent uprising (1-3)
    C. This raging attitude continues in our own day. (Acts 4:25-28; Acts 13:33; Rev.
    19:19)

    III. In spite of world’s raging revolt against heaven, God has the last say as
    the ultimate Sovereign. ( 4-6)

    A. God brushed aside the world’s futile attempts to stop his eternal purposes with
    a laugh. (4)

    B. God rebukes the nations and declares he has already installed His king over all

    (5-6)

    IV. God shall triumph over all nations and rulers through his anointed Son,
    the Messiah Jesus Christ (7-9)

    A. God’s Messiah speaks for himself and affirms the decree God had made
    concerning Him (7a)
    B. The decree identifies the Davidic King as the Son of God. (7b)
    C. The decree also announces the king’s destiny (8)
    D. And finally the decree ascribed to the king the authority and power to rule. (9)
    E. The message of Psalm 2 holds out awesome hope for those who trust in God.

    V. Our true happiness is found not in futile rebelling against God but to
    embrace His kingship through His Son, Jesus Christ (10-12)
    A. The wise and the warned are invited to embrace the kingship of Christ.
    B. We embraced the kingship of Christ by serving the Lord and kissing the Son
    C. Blessed are those who find their refuge in Jesus Christ
    VI. Conclusion

    A. Living with the tension of the “not yet” in the midst of the perils and threats
    of the powers at work in the present world, Christians are tempted to be
    afraid and discouraged and to believe that these powers are the only reality in
    their lives.
    B. Psalm 2 gives us a reason to be faithful and not give up but persevere. When
    Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Mat
    28:18), we are hearing the fulfilment of His request in Psa 2:8: “Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage” (Ps. 2:8).
    C. The certain coming dominion of the Christ over the entire universe assures
    believers of a victorious Christian life.


    40 min
  • Godly Leadership Matters!

    I. Introduction

    • We had looked at the Lord’s charges against the priests (leaders) of God’s people for profaning the Lord’s altar the last time
    • This morning we will see that this contempt that the priests had for God’s glory would bring God’s pronouncement on them.

      • II. The chastisements and judgements on ungodly leadership vs 1-4

      1. Chastisements/judgements are coming and blessings withhold
      2. Ill-effects on subsequent generations
      3. Dishonour to their name
      4. Removal from their offices
      5. The reasons for the Lord’s judgements?
        • To wake them out of their spiritual slumber and contempt
        • To purge and purify the leadership

          • III. The ideals of godly leadership vs 5-7
          The LORD’S description of the ideal and godly priesthood cannot be traced to any that is mentioned in the Bible, except for Christ Himself who is our perfect High Priest

          1. Trustworthy and morally pure in doctrine.
          2. Unswerving in his judgments
          3. Pure and righteous in his conduct
          4. Focused in his work for the Lord
          5. Immersed in Biblical knowledge and the preserver of it
          6. Messenger of the Lord of hosts

            7. IV. The measure (in contrast) of godly leadership vs 8-9

            1. Alignment with the ideal priesthood i.e., Christ
            2. Example to the flock
            3. Faithfulness and commitment

              4. V. Conclusion

              • The LORD had pronounced His commandment on the priests of Malachi’s day because they had broken the covenant of Levi
                • We have a high standard to uphold, we must be faithful and accurate in what we teach
                • We must also live our lives by the same standards that we teach by the Spirit’s empowering


                  • 58 min
                • Jesus, the Superior High Priest and Perfect Sacrifice

                  Main point: Since Jesus is our superior high priest and perfect sacrifice,
                  we can live out the priesthood and sacrificial life.

                  I) Introduction

                  • The Superiority of Jesus

                    • II) Melchizedek's priesthood is superior to Aaron's

                    • Melchizedek's high position as king-priest
                    • Melchizedek is an immortal priest
                    • Melchizedek’s blessings are multi-generational

                      • III) Jesus comes from the superior order of Melchizedek’s priesthood

                      • Jesus’ priesthood has the power of eternal life
                      • Jesus , the high priest, brings the saints close to God

                        • IV) Jesus guarantees a superior covenant

                        • Jesus is not like any other priest who comes and goes
                        • Jesus has taken an oath with God to fulfil His high priestly role

                          • V) Jesus is the perfect sacrifice for God’s people

                          • God desires to dwell among His people
                          • Jesus is the once and for all sacrifice at the Cross

                            • VI) Conclusion

                            • Live out the priesthood and sacrificial life
                            • Embrace our role as multi-generational priest



                              • 50 min
                            • Beloved Saints, Do Not Be Like The Apostates

                              Hebrews 5:11-14, 6:1-12

                              I) Beware of spiritual lethargy

                              • Deafness
                              • Sluggishness
                              • Immaturity

                                • II) Do not presume participation equates to salvation

                                III) Seek growth with the full assurance of hope that comes from the gospel

                                • Be earnest in maturing internally and serving externally


                                  • 53 min
                                • Jesus, the Merciful and Faithful Great High Priest

                                  I) Introduction

                                  II) The High Priest of God

                                  a) The beginning of the Levitical priesthood of Israel

                                  b) The role of the High Priest

                                  c) The High Priest, Aaron

                                  III) Jesus is the High Priest of God

                                  a) Jesus’ priesthood is in the order of Melchizedek’s priesthood

                                  b) Genesis 14, Psalm 110:4

                                  IV) Jesus is the Merciful High Priest

                                  a) Jesus sympathizes with His people’s weaknesses

                                  b) Jesus prays for His people continuously

                                  V) Jesus is the Faithful High Priest

                                  a) Jesus learned obedience in His suffering

                                  b) Jesus did not sin in His suffering

                                  VI) Conclusion

                                  a) We must hold fast to believing that Jesus, the Son of God, is our great High Priest.

                                  b) We are to confidently draw near to Jesus’ throne of grace to receive His mercy and help.

                                  57 min
                                • Training in Righteousness: Real Faith in Action

                                  I. Introduction

                                  a. If God is sovereign in history, as the Bible claims Him to be (e.g., Acts 4:28), then His
                                  hand is to be seen as guiding history to achieve His purposes.

                                  b. It is the first time here that God's plan of redemption for His people and specifically
                                  His promises to Abram intersect with secular, national history.

                                  c. James 2:14 says, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does
                                  not have works? Can that faith save him?”

                                  II. True faith produces love, sympathy and forgiveness that seeks to restore a brother
                                  or sister who has fallen into difficulties or sin (vv 1-14).

                                  a. Abram demonstrates a forgiving spirit toward his nephew and seeks to rescue him
                                  despite how Lot had treated him.

                                  b. All believers in Christ, are called to exhibit the same sort of forgiveness toward those
                                  who have wronged us and commanded to rescue those who have fallen into sin (Gal
                                  6:1). Three principles:

                                  1. We must separate ourselves from the love of the world (the spiritually matured).
                                  2. We need preparation and wisdom to rescue the fallen brethren.
                                  3. It must base on principle and not results.

                                    4. III. True faith produces courage (vv 14-16).

                                    a. Abram springs into war with only 318 of his trained men and his allies against a vast
                                    army of four powerful kings. He is not a king but just a rancher.

                                    b. God passes no moral disapproval of Abram’s conduct in the Scripture and even
                                    awarded him with victory.

                                    c. “I have lifted my hand to the LORD” (v 22) seem to signify a solemn oath promises
                                    the Lord that if He would give him success, he would not enrich himself by his
                                    campaign.
                                    d. It is Abram’s faith in the Lord that He will give him victory that produces his courage.
                                    IV. True faith produces humility and loyalty to God (vv 17-24).

                                    a. It was providential that Melchizedek’s appearance interrupted the meeting of Abram
                                    and the king of Sodom.

                                    b. It puts Abram’s victory in proper theological perspective.

                                    c. Abram may be a brilliant military strategist and his bravery cannot be doubted but the
                                    victory was God’s!

                                    d. Abram acknowledgment (giving a tenth of everything) demonstrated his humility.

                                    e. Bera, though, has been humiliated in defeat, was trying to show himself as superior,
                                    generously allowing Abram to keep the goods.

                                    f. To accept anything from a pagan king would be to give him the opportunity to
                                    suppose that his giving was responsible for Abram’s success (“I have made Abram
                                    rich”).

                                    g. Abram also remembered his vow to the Lord (v 22) that he must honour it.
                                    h. Abram did what he did, even at a personal sacrifice, in order that he might be loyal to
                                    the LORD.

                                    i. And Abram’s greatest victory is the victory over self-righteousness: he does not expect
                                    his Amorites allies to follow his standard of conduct but let them have their due.
                                    V. Conclusion

                                    a. God is in control of history.

                                    b. This chapter provides us with a divine commentary on the decisions made in Chapter
                                    13. History weighs the decisions of men.

                                    c. Abram’s faith is increasingly showing himself to be a faithful servant of God, like the
                                    Seed of the woman who one day would come, God’s great Servant, Jesus the Messiah,
                                    the son of Abraham.

                                    d. As we look to Abram, may we be encouraged, but may we look beyond him to Jesus,
                                    the Author and Finisher of our faith.





                                    50 min
                                  4. God's Love for a Loveless People

                                    I. Introduction


                                    II. The Author

                                    • Malachi - the messenger of God

                                    • A contemporary or late contemporary of Nehemiah the Governor 420BC

                                    • The word of God always supports and goes with the work of God


                                    III. The Purpose

                                    • To show the messiness of the people of God

                                    • To correct the messiness of the people of God

                                    • To point to the coming Messiah who would fix the messiness of the people God


                                    IV. The First Charge (v2-5)

                                    • They doubt God’s love

                                    • They left God’s love

                                    • They spurn God’s love


                                    V. Conclusion

                                    47 min
                                  5. God's Gentle Word to a Weary Soul

                                    Big idea: God mercifully preserves, gently speaks and graciously reassures His
                                    weary servant.

                                    I. God mercifully preserves (v1-8)

                                    II. God gently speaks (v9-14)

                                    III. God graciously reassures (v15-18)

                                    IV. Reflection Questions
                                    a. How do you reach out to a weary soul?
                                    b. In the midst of the challenges of life and ministry, what can you do
                                    to be still before the Lord?


                                    46 min
                                  6. Jesus’ Resurrection: The Facts, The Fears, and The Fake News

                                    I. Introduction

                                    a. The text invites us to decide what we truly believe about Jesus’ historical resurrection.


                                    II. What the skeptics did before Jesus’ resurrection

                                    a. They prepared to secure Jesus’ tomb.


                                    III. How the skeptics reacted to the news of Jesus’ resurrection

                                    a. The Roman soldiers guarding the tomb fainted.

                                    b. The Jewish leaders bribed the soldiers to spread fake news.


                                    IV. What the followers did before Jesus’ resurrection

                                    a. They prepared to mourn Jesus’ death.


                                    V. How the followers reacted to the news of Jesus’ resurrection

                                    a. They departed with reverence and great joy.


                                    VI. Conclusion

                                    When you believe in the resurrected Jesus,

                                    • He will help you overcome your fears and find peace.
                                    • He will lift you from despair and bring you great joy.
                                    • He will empower you to triumph over death.
                                      • 48 min
                                    • The Triumphal Entry

                                      I. One Parade


                                      II. Two Aspects of Jesus’ Identity

                                      a) Jesus is the _____________ Messianic King.

                                      b) Jesus is the _____________ Messianic King.


                                      III. Three Responses

                                      a) The ____________ response

                                      b) The ____________ response

                                      c) The ____________ response


                                      IV. Conclusion

                                      “Who is this?”

                                      42 min

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