Introduction: The “Ten Words” and the Decalogue Last week I explained how the Ten Commandments can give the impression that they’re just a list of rules. I suggested trying to think of them as the “Ten Words.” Then, on Monday morning, I realized there’s already a name for that: the Decalogue. “Deca” means ten, and…
In this sermon, Pastor Matt explains how the blessing Zechariah pronounces is for every Christian. Why? 1. Because God’s Word is completely trustworthy; its prophecies foretold of Jesus 2. Because Christ forgives our sins 3. Because Christ will return to make everything right. Okay. Two weeks ago, we finished the book of Hebrews with a…
The Benediction: God’s Blessing to Send Us Out Opening Benediction (Hebrews 13:20–21) “May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which…