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 the 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.
Peace,
Pastor Scott Jones
Exodus Series Bibliography
These are the scholarly texts that I consulted and studied during my preparation for this sermon series on Exodus.
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.
Enjoy!
Pastor Scott Jones
Sermon Archive:
Romans Series Bibliography
These are the scholarly texts that I consulted and studied during my preparation for this sermon series on Romans.
