Study Series
Our Story, God’s Story: Exodus
In this series, our attention turns to the second book of the Bible, Exodus. These are the stories about the formation of the people of Israel. More importantly, they are stories about the actions of God on behalf of God’s people. Who is God revealed in this story?
As the stories and texts in the Book of Exodus focus our sermons and worship services for the next two months, you might have questions about the book itself and the history that surrounds it. This guide will introduce some of those themes. It is an adaptation and slight expansion of a lecture I gave at Cathedral of Hope – Dallas in 2006 as part of their series on the Old Testament for liberals.
These stories are a complicated mix of history and legend that are obscured by the centuries that separate us from that time. Yet, these stories reflect the most significant event in the development of our faith, apart from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. The people of Israel imagined everything else in their religious experience through the lens of the Exodus.
These stories speak directly to us. Together we will open up their relevance for our own spiritual journey.
Exodus Series Bibliography
These are the scholarly texts that I consulted and studied during my preparation for this sermon series on Exodus.
Sermon Archive:
| We Cry, God Listens Exodus 1 & 2 August 17, 2008 |
God Delivers, We Rejoice Exodus 14:19-31 September 7, 2008 |
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| God Calls, We Respond (Preached without text) August 24, 2008 |
We Doubt, God Assures Exodus 17:1-7 September 14, 2008 |
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| We Hurt, God Acts Exodus 12:1-14 August 31, 2008 |
God Restores, We Witness Exodus 20:1-10 September 28, 2008 |
Romans: Becoming the People of God
Romans has always raised lots of questions for Christians. And in recent years this has continued as the interpretation of the book has undergone fundamental changes.
Summer 2008 at Cathedral of Hope, we are exploring the Book of Romans in our worship, and we invite you to take a fresh look at the book of Romans with us. The sermons will be posted on this page for you to read, and we would love for you to join us in a Sunday worship service to hear the messages first hand!
I have written a devotional guide on the book of Romans, and I invite you to journey through Romans in your personal devotional and bible study time using this guide. Use this guide to develop your faith. Each week there are opportunities for study and discussion, something to consider, questions to reflect upon, prayers to meditate upon, and suggested acts to put your faith into practice. Through the week return to this guide.
Sermon Archive:
Romans Series Bibliography
These are the scholarly texts that I consulted and studied during my preparation for this sermon series on Romans.
| From Sin to Christ Romans 3:9-26 May 25, 2008 |
From Flesh to New Body Romans 1:18-2:1, 8:1, 9-11; 12:1-8 July 6, 2008 |
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| From Death to Life Romans 6:1-14, 2-23 June 8, 2008 |
From Race to Church Romans 11:13-24; Numbers 25:1-13 July 13, 2008 |
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| From Wrath to Adoption Romans 5:1-11; 8:12-17 June 15, 2008 |
From Law to Faith Romans 4:1-5:11 July 27, 2008 |
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| From Suffering to New Creation Romans 8:18-35 June 22, 2008 |
From Empire to Mission Romans 15:14-16:2 August 10, 2008 |
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| From Judgment to Mercy Romans 2:1-11; 14:7-13 June 29, 2008 |
