Date: 3/3/2003
Time: 7:39:42 AM
I plan to use both Genesis and Epistle reading, preaching on the topic, "Safe from Destruction." In general, I want to explore the guarantees we have when living in a covenant relationship with God. Covenant does not grant use insurance from harm from the forces of nature or fire insurance in this life. It is insurance from the fires of Hell. TN Mack
Date: 3/4/2003
Time: 7:36:30 AM
Errata: The sentence should read "grant us insurance." TN Mack
Date: 3/7/2003
Time: 7:39:49 AM
I like the emphasis on "in order to bring you to God". I don't want to get into the technicalities of how Jesus brings us to God, but focus on the point. The story of God's covenant with Noah, and the story of Jesus' baptism and beginning his ministry share the same point: the bring us to God. It is not just the pastor's job to be close to God. Everyone has that possibility in Jesus Christ.
DGinNYC