There are many sections of the Scripture that communicate truth plainly and directly. They offer a direct line to our hearts and minds. But, much of the Scripture communicates truth in a different way. It communicates through picture, narrative, and story. It teaches through the back door of our hearts, inviting us to engage our imagination and emotions.
Jesus taught through parables, fictional stories that made you think. The prophets taught through poetry and through street theatre. We will spend time over the next few weeks looking at these creative ways of communicating God’s truth.
Sunday, August 8: HOSEA (Hosea 1:2-11; 3:1-5) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: HOSEA. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: HOSEA.
Sunday, August 15: ISAIAH (Isaiah 20:1-6) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: ISAIAH. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: ISAIAH.
Sunday, August 22: EZEKIEL (Ezekiel 4:1-17) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: EZEKIEL. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: EZEKIEL.
Sunday, August 29: JONAH (Jonah 2:10-4:11) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: JONAH. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: JONAH.
Sunday, September 5: NATHAN (2 Samuel 12:1-13) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: NATHAN. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: NATHAN.
Sunday, September 12: THE KINGDOM (Matthew 13:34-35; 44-52) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: THE KINGDOM. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: THE KINGDOM.
Sunday, September 19: THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:7-24) - To access an audio version of the sermon, click here: THE GREAT FEAST. To access the entire service via YouTube, click here: THE GREAT FEAST.
Sunday, September 26: STAY AWAKE (Mark 4:32-37)
The above image is a stained glass window depiction of the Prophet Isaiah. It was created by Sieger Koder for St. James Church in Hohenburg, Germany.