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An Aerial View of the Old Testament - Part 4
This lecture, part four of an Old Testament overview, examines the divided monarchy following King Solomon's death. Resulting from Solomon's idolatry and his son Rehoboam's folly, God orchestrated the division of Israel into two kingdoms: the Northern Kingdom (Israel), comprising ten tribes and consistently ruled by wicked, idolatrous kings across nine dynasties, and the Southern Kingdom (Judah), maintaining the Davidic line with two tribes, which saw a mix of good and bad rulers. The Northern Kingdom immediately established substitute worship centers with golden calves, leading to deep apostasy, epitomized by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel�s promotion of Baal worship. This paganism even threatened to eradicate the Davidic lineage, crucial for the Messiah�s coming, until young Joash was providentially saved. Throughout this period, prophets like Elijah and Elisha, and later writing prophets, served as God's mouthpieces, confronting the kings' and people's persistent idolatry and disobedience, and warning of impending judgment. Due to their unrepentant sin, particularly widespread idolatry, the Northern Kingdom fell to Assyria in 722 B.C., and the Southern Kingdom was later exiled to Babylon in 586 B.C., fulfilling the prophets� predictions.
An Aerial View of the Old Testament - Part 3
This sermon, "An Aerial View of the Old Testament (Part 3)," covers Israel's transition from the chaotic 300-year period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy. Pastor Tom Pennington explains this seventh major movement in Old Testament history, noting that God, as the true King, would now mediate His rule through a line of human kings, beginning with the United Monarchy. This period features three kings, each reigning for approximately 40 years: Saul, David, and Solomon. Saul, the people's choice, was rejected by God due to his disobedience, leading to his downfall and jealous pursuit of David. David, "a man after God's own heart," patiently waited 15 years for his full anointing as king. He unified the nation, established Jerusalem as the capital, and received the Davidic Covenant�God's promise of an eternal dynasty, which narrowed the messianic line to his family. Despite David's own significant sins, God continued His plan. David's son, Solomon, known for his wisdom, oversaw the construction of the Temple. His dedication prayer prophetically anticipated Israel's future exile due to sin but also offered a powerful plea for God to hear their prayers if they repented.
Praying For the Person Who Has Everything - Part 5
The sermon, "Praying for the Person Who Has Everything," opens with an analogy of a disconnected sprinkler system to highlight how Christians often feel powerless, mistakenly believing they lack God's power. Pastor Tom Pennington explains that Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1 isn't for believers to *gain* power, but for spiritual *illumination*�to truly *know* and *grasp* the "surpassing greatness of His power" they already possess. This understanding is crucial because believers contend with three formidable enemies: the world (its self-centered values), the flesh (our internal sinful nature), and the devil (a powerful spiritual adversary). We are inherently incapable of overcoming these alone. However, God's power, described with terms like "working," "strength," and "might," is incomparable, unstoppable, and actively at work within every believer for both salvation and ongoing sanctification. We are already connected to this divine source. Grasping this truth encourages our efforts in obedience, knowing God empowers us "both to will and to work" for His pleasure. It builds strength for daily spiritual battles and ultimately drives us to Christ, the true source of all power. Therefore, believers should pray for deeper illumination to comprehend this immense, indwelling power, leading to a life transformed by God's strength.
Praying For the Person Who Has Everything - Part 4
Drawing from the analogy of Steven Marsh, who lived in poverty unaware of money hidden in his inherited Bible, this sermon emphasizes that Christians often fail to fully grasp the spiritual wealth they possess. Preaching on Ephesians 1:18, Pastor Tom Pennington explores Paul's prayer for believers to understand "the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints." He clarifies that "His inheritance," referencing Old Testament usage, refers to *God's* inheritance, meaning believers are God's cherished possession, His greatest treasure. Supporting this interpretation with passages from Exodus, Deuteronomy, Malachi, Titus, and 1 Peter, the sermon illustrates that God's redeemed people are His special possession. The parables in Luke 15, along with Zephaniah 3:17 and Isaiah 62:5, highlight God's profound delight and rejoicing over believers, comparing His joy to a bridegroom's over his bride. This astonishing value is not based on human merit but because God sees us "in Christ." The sermon urges believers to pray for spiritual illumination to comprehend this life-transforming truth, fostering deeper love for God and others.
Praying For the Person Who Has Everything - Part 3
Tom Pennington's sermon "Praying for the Person Who Has Everything (Part 3)" uses the anecdote of William Randolph Hearst searching for art he already owned to illustrate how Christians often seek spiritual resources they already possess in Christ. He explains that Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-19 models how to pray for spiritual growth, focusing on "illumination" � the Holy Spirit granting a deep, spiritual understanding of truth, beyond mere intellectual knowledge. Pennington contrasts this with the "darkened understanding" of unbelievers, explaining that while conversion initiates spiritual sight, true comprehension is a lifelong process. He emphasizes five points: spiritual understanding is slow, cannot be self-produced, requires prayer for the Spirit's illumination, is never outgrown, and is essential for spiritual growth. The sermon then details the first of three blessings Paul highlights: "the hope of His calling." God's "calling" refers to His "effectual" call, which draws individuals to saving faith, leading to justification and glorification. "Hope" in the New Testament signifies "desire and certainty" � a sure expectation of future blessings like salvation, righteousness, and eternal life, anchored firmly in God's promises and Christ.
An Aerial View of the Old Testament - Part 2
This sermon, "An Aerial View of the Old Testament," outlines nine major historical movements, beginning with universal dealings and concluding with the restoration, but primarily focuses on the period from the Exodus through the early monarchy. At Mount Sinai, God established two crucial systems for Israel: the sacrificial system and the Law. The elaborate sacrificial system, involving daily, communal, and individual offerings, was commanded by God as a means to approach Him. These sacrifices, which had to come from a sincere heart and were substitutionary (an innocent animal dying for the guilty), were not the ultimate basis for forgiveness but rather "pictures of the coming human sacrifice of Christ," the only true way for sinful humanity to approach a holy God. Administered by priests, this system's profound message still points to Jesus. God�s Law, categorized as moral, civil, and ceremonial, revealed His character and expectations. While the ceremonial law was fulfilled by Christ and He provides righteousness, the moral law (Ten Commandments) remains binding for believers, guiding obedience and exposing sin in all people. Israel�s journey often exemplified unfaithfulness, such as their refusal to enter Canaan, which led to forty years of wilderness wandering.
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