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The First Testament of Jesus Christ - Part 3
This sermon asserts that the Old Testament is profoundly centered on Jesus Christ, a truth often overlooked by Christians, much like the cause of the Black Death was missed for centuries. The speaker contends that Christ is central to Old Testament history, involved in creation and providence, and present through appearances as the Angel of the LORD. More importantly, the Old Testament unequivocally teaches about Him. Jesus Himself declared that Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms all testified about Him, urging people to believe what was written to find life. The apostles, notably Peter and Paul, consistently rooted their proclamations of Jesus as the Messiah in Old Testament scriptures. They referenced prophecies from David concerning Christ's resurrection and divine authority, Isaiah's descriptions of the Suffering Servant, Moses' prophecy of a prophet like himself, and Abraham's covenant promising blessings through his "seed," all pointing to Jesus. Although Old Testament believers had varying degrees of understanding, figures like Abraham, Zacharias, and Simeon grasped significant truths about the Messiah's spiritual salvation for both Jews and Gentiles, and His suffering. Jesus critiqued those who failed to understand, attributing their blindness not to unclear scripture but to "slow hearts.
Contentment: The Lost Virtue - Part 1
The sermon, "Contentment: The Lost Virtue (Part 1)," introduces its theme with Leo Tolstoy's story of Pahom, a peasant driven by an insatiable craving for land that ultimately costs him his life, demonstrating humanity's endless desire for more. The pastor then connects this to Paul's teaching on contentment in Philippians 4:10-13, specifically focusing on what causes *discontentment*. Two primary sins are identified as enemies of contentment: **lust** and **covetousness**. Lust (Greek *epithumia*) signifies a strong, often sinful, desire or craving for what God has prohibited or withheld, stemming from our unredeemed human nature. Covetousness, meaning "to want to have more," is presented as idolatry, making wealth or worldly desires one's master over God. It encompasses craving both tangible possessions (property, money) and intangibles (status, relationships). This sin is insatiable, exemplified by John D. Rockefeller's desire for "just one more dollar," and invariably leads to other transgressions. Ultimately, both lust and covetousness reveal a profound dissatisfaction not merely with circumstances, but with God Himself. They are like C.S. Lewis's addictive "Turkish delight," promising satisfaction but only fueling further destructive desires. True contentment and rest for the heart are found solely in God.
The First Testament of Jesus Christ - Part 2
The sermon, "Seasonal The First Testament of Jesus Christ (Part 2)," highlights Jesus Christ's central role in the Old Testament, drawing an analogy to understanding a tsunami's cause. Pastor Tom Pennington asserts that Christ, identified as God, was actively involved throughout Old Testament history, notably appearing as "the angel of the LORD"�a distinct divine figure who accepted worship and ceased appearances after the incarnation. Furthermore, the text emphasizes that Old Testament Jews eagerly awaited their Messiah. This anticipation is evidenced from Genesis 3:15, which introduced the hope of a "seed of the woman," through New Testament accounts of figures like Simeon, Anna, and the public, all expecting a Deliverer. Even Moses chose the "reproach of Messiah" over Egyptian riches, and prophets understood the Messiah's coming sufferings and subsequent glory, diligently searching for details (1 Peter 1:10-12). This foundational understanding validates the Old Testament for Christians, urging its diligent study as "the first testament of Jesus Christ." It also prefigures Christ's ongoing involvement with His church and profoundly challenges contemporary believers to live in eager anticipation of His second coming, mirroring the fervent hope of Old Testament saints for His first.
What If God Were One of Us?
Pastor Tom Pennington's sermon, "What if God Were One of Us," addresses the profound irony that this seemingly impossible question is the foundational truth of Christianity: God indeed became one of us. Focusing on John 1:14 � "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth" � Pennington explains the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The "Word," identified as the eternal, pre-existent God and Creator, at a specific moment in time "became flesh," fully assuming human nature, yet without sin, and "dwelt among us" for 33 years, living truly as a man. The credibility of this event is underscored by eyewitnesses like the Apostle John, who "saw His glory" manifested through Christ's miracles, the Transfiguration, and even His crucifixion. Finally, the incarnate Word is described as "full of grace and truth." Grace represents God's unmerited favor, demonstrated by Christ's coming and His open invitation for all to find rest and forgiveness. Truth signifies that Christ is the perfect, absolute revelation of divine reality and the exclusive path to God.
The First Testament of Jesus Christ - Part 1
Pastor Tom Pennington argues that the Old Testament is fundamentally "The First Testament of Jesus Christ," not merely a prelude with scattered prophecies. He asserts that Christ was the primary character, actively involved in human history long before His Bethlehem birth. Many Christians miss this, treating the Old Testament as "sub-Christian" or believing Bethlehem marked Christ's first significant earthly appearance. Pennington identifies "the Angel of the LORD" as the most common form of Christ's pre-incarnate appearances. This figure is called Yahweh, yet is distinct, revealing Him as the second person of the Trinity. Examples range from comforting Hagar and intervening in Isaac's sacrifice to wrestling with Jacob, confronting Balaam, commissioning Gideon, and delivering Israel from Assyrians. Citing John 1:18, Pennington emphasizes that every visible manifestation of God in the Old Testament, including creation, walking in Eden, and the burning bush, was Jesus Christ, making the invisible God visible. The implications are profound: it elevates the Old Testament's value, underscores biblical consistency, confirms Christ as the sole mediator, highlights the unique significance of His birth as becoming "one of us," and reminds all that they will bow before Him as Lord, either in worship or judgment.
Six Steps to Spiritual Stability - Part 4
The sermon "Stability Six Steps to Spiritual Stability (Part 4)" from Philippians 4:1-9, stresses that spiritual stability, much like an Ironman athlete's physical achievement, demands intense discipline. Pastor Tom Pennington uses the Ironman Triathlon as an analogy for the extreme commitment required for physical prowess, drawing a parallel to the spiritual discipline Christians are called to exercise. Citing 1 Timothy 4:7-8, he asserts that while bodily discipline offers limited profit, "godliness is profitable for all things," holding promise for both the present and future life. The sixth and most crucial step to spiritual stability, derived from Philippians 4:9, is to "live a disciplined life of obedience." We learn God's ways through personal discipleship, receiving divine revelation via the Word of God, and observing the examples of godly individuals. The central command is not merely to *know* these truths, but to "practice these things" habitually, reflecting Christ's consistent call to "do" what He commands. The sermon addresses common reasons for spiritual complacency, such as preferring theoretical knowledge, waiting for dramatic experiences or feelings, laziness, and distraction.
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