Christ the Word | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
The entire prophetic tradition springs from the expectation in Moses sermon: God will raise up a final, authoritative Word-bringer. Israel’s prophets are echoes—Jesus is the Voice. Christ doesn’t only bring God’s word; He is the Word.

Sermon Points:

The Need for a Prophet
The Problem with Prophets
The Fulfillment of the Prophets

The Bible is Wisdom Literature

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 4:5-6

More times than not, we want to read the Bible like an answer book, looking for a technique that always produces a good result. But the Bible is wisdom literature. It teaches us to be wise, only as we immerse ourselves in its story and truth.

Sermon Points:

The Bible Is More Than A Rule Book
The Bible is Wisdom Literature
Why Does It Matter

A People at War

Exodus 17:8-16, Deuteronomy 25:17-19

When Christians start to talk about “spiritual warfare” things can get weird. But as the Hebrews encounter a dangerous enemy outside of Egypt, Moses teaches them a vital spiritual lesson about…prayer.