The tenth commandment reads as follows: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s” (Exodus 20:17). This is simple enough to understand – don’t envy your neighbor for what God has given him – but it can be hard … Continue reading Pastoral Envy
Over the past several months, I have preached from several different genres of Scripture – Gospels, Epistles, and Prophets. I typically pick a portion of Scripture and then work through it verse by verse, emphasizing the authors intended meaning. This is called expository preaching. For the most part, however, I have not preached consecutively through a chapter or section or book of the Bible. At … Continue reading Consecutive Expository Preaching
1. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” Acts 2:42 2. “Watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.” Romans 16:17 (NIV) 3. “Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.” 1 Corinthians 11:2 4. “For I … Continue reading The Importance of Teaching and Doctrine in the New Testament
Shepherd the Flock 