I was asked to preach a message about fear. As I read Psalm 24, I saw, really, three sorts of fear with biblical remedies. Have a listen, or click the link below to view the Facebook Live video (with or without an account).
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REBUILDING A PEOPLE: 3. Taking Care of Each Other
As Nehemiah and his people continued to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem, economic issues were leaving people in a very needy position – and others, even fellow Jews, were taking advantage of the needy. Nehemiah puts a stop to that, and in the process teaches us a lesson about how we can take care of each other as God’s people. Based on Nehemiah 5.1-19, you can listen to the message here:
The Light of Justice
The prophet Micah calls God’s people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord (Micah 6.8). When I initially prepared to preach this text, on the light of justice, I was going to focus principally on the poor; the tragic events of this past Friday, however, furnished me with a profound illustration of what God’s Word can say to even the most contemporary situations.
Based on Micah 6.1-8, you can listen to this message by clicking here.
