June 2019 – The Nicene Nerd

The Mystery of Man Exalted

[This is the manuscript to a sermon I preached a couple of years ago and forgot all about.] Exposition of Psalm 8 Psalm 8 begins with praise. It starts off talking to God, and that’s something to like about the Psalms. While we need all kinds of stuff in Scripture, the Psalms are really beneficial … Continue reading

Story’s End: Eschatology and What the Bible is About, Pt. 5

[This series is going long. Here are parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.] The Big Picture (Continued) The Son of David and the City of David Everything that Jesus was up to led Him to Jerusalem at the climax of His ministry. The royal city of David with the Temple of Yahweh: a fitting destination … Continue reading

Psalm 96 Sermon Outline

I preached last night. I don’t have a recording, but I do have an outline, along with a slideshow and notes pages. Intro Just finished VBS Glad to see fruit (not just pie in the face or reptile pictures) Thinking about the praises Thinking about the purpose Connects to a great Psalm We must call … Continue reading

Story’s End: Eschatology and What the Bible is About, Pt. 4

[This series is going long. Here are parts 1, 2, and 3.] The Big Picture (Continued) Jesus Arrives The climactic stage of God’s plan to reclaim the nations from idols finally arrived. By God’s Holy Spirit, the virgin Mary conceived a son. She named Him Jesus, Yahweh saves, for He would save His people from … Continue reading