February 25, 2024 • Mike Apperson • 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21
In his sermon "Do You Think the Bible's Boring? (Let's Talk the Cost of Repentance)," Mike Apperson sparks a conversation about the dismissal of the Bible as 'boring' and the gravitas of repentance. The sermon begins by challenging the notion that the Bible is uninteresting, asserting that if perceived as dull, it’s not being understood correctly. He pivots to discussing the cost of repentance, utilizing examples from King David's victories and follies as narrated in 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles http://21.the main narrative revolves around King David, his victories, and the consequential pride which led him to momentarily forget his source of power, God. He ordered a census - a flawed decision that went against God's commandments - that led to the death of 70,000 men. However, upon God's intervention, David repented and offered sacrifices, a site that later became the place where Solomon built the http://temple.by threading the pivotal themes of sin, repentance, and redemption, Mike underscores the importance of acknowledging one's sins, refraining from minimizing or rationalizing them, and committing to change. He stresses the necessity for remorse, which he proposes leads to healing, accomplished via Christ's atonement, and ultimately victory over human http://frailty.the sermon concludes with Mike exhorting the congregation to produce genuine godliness beyond the superficial performance, be conscientious of the Bible's relevance for the future, and emphasize maintaining a personal relationship with Christ. He encourages the audience to foster their faith by making Bible reading and comprehension a priority. Lastly, Mike warns believers not to wait until the price of sin becomes overwhelming before rejecting it, underscoring the healing available through repentance.
