Judges 1:1-2:10 – Dropping the Baton

Dropping the Baton Judges 1:1-2:10 Now What? 1:1 After Joshua died, the Israelites asked the LORD, “Who should lead the invasion against the Canaanites and launch the attack?” Since the book of Judges takes place after the book of Joshua, it is fitting that it opens...

Galatians 4:8-20

Intro Recap the argument so far and the issues at stake. Illus: a friend who has weaned off of heroine who is going back into it. (read v. 8-11) v. 9a – “now that you know God—or rather are known by God” Q: What distinction is Paul making here and why is it important?...

Galatians 1:11-2:10

Galatians 1:11-2:10 Thesis: Paul’s gospel was from God, not man (1:11-12) Marks of an authentic gospel message. Transforms lives (1:13-14) Requires a personal encounter (1:15-16) Fiercely guards freedom in Christ (2:3-5) Identical to what original apostles preached...

Persuasive Preaching

This was originally a workshop from our annual Xenos Summer Institute. It explores principles from the field of rhetoric and how they apply to teaching the word. http://www.xenos.org/teachings/?teaching=2521