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The Cure for What's Hidden
Romans 2:1-16
It is easy to see the sin in others, but Paul directs us inward to see the purpose of God's kindness.
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(Illinois Tech's Carr Chapel)
It is easy to see the sin in others, but Paul directs us inward to see the purpose of God's kindness.
Moses' name reminds him of his salvation, as it means 'drawn out of the water.' It also points us to Christ, who draws us out of the waters of death and delivers us to our heavenly home.
King Solomon was abundantly blessed by God, but over time his heart was led astray by his hundreds of wives, and he began to follow their gods too. An idolatrous heart is like a cheating heart, and God in his anger would tear the kingdom away from Solomon. Yet out of his mercy he allowed Solomon to rule over 1 tribe, that one day a Savior king would come. God is angry with the wicked every day, but he sent his one and only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins and bring us into his eternal kingdom.
We have all been sick, injured, in emotional distress, weary, depressed and what we really need is healing. In this passage, we find Jesus healing a lot of different people a lot of different ways. He heals from near; he heals from far; he heals a few; and he heals many. Jesus heals because he goes to the root of the malady.
In an attempt to trap Jesus, the religious leaders brought up the hot button issue of the imperial tax. It is right and lawful to give back to our government the taxes due, but what can we give God? Jesus renews us, purifying our souls that our hearts, souls, minds and bodies may be acceptable to God. Offer your whole self, in holy living and loving service to others for the glory of God.
Exodus 22:1-15
Key Verse: 22:14
“If a man borrows anything of his neighbor, and it is injured or dies, the owner not being with it, he shall make full restitution.
In 2009, I lost my job because of the economy. It was one of the worst days of my life, but two years later God made it one of the best of my life.
Romans shows us the real problem in our lives, sin and death, and the only cure God has given through Jesus.
The cross finished the work, the tomb proved the victory, and the gospel still has power to change lives today.
On August 24, we will be starting a new sermon series called Bible 101, which will go over the basics of faith.
Since 2007, we have been serving Illinois Tech and the surrounding community with the word of God through Bible study and worship service. We are a church composed of alum and current students, who wish to see the love and grace of Jesus shared with others.