There is probably not a story in the Old Testament that better pictures for us the nature of the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus, than the flood. So it is quite fitting that we study this text on Reformation Sunday when we celebrate the church’s return to the truths of the Gospel. In the flood story, we see the depth of human sinfulness, the righteousness of God’s judgment, God’s provision of salvation, and our response of faith.
Reformation Sunday
October 31, 2021 • Brian Watts • Genesis 6:11—9:1
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Are you a blessing?
November 21, 2021 • Brian Watts • Genesis 12:1–9
Are you a blessing to others? Prior to Genesis 12, the world has been spiraling downward in rebellion against God. Everything seems rather hopeless but in chapter 12 we see that God has a plan and His plan is a people through whom He will bless the world. If you are a follower of Christ, God's blessings are not meant to terminate on you. You are blessed by God to be a blessing to the world.
What are you building?
November 14, 2021 • Brian Watts • Genesis 10:1—11:9
What are you building with your life? All of us are part of a building project. What are you building? Genesis 11 is about a building project. It’s the famous story of the Tower of Babel. Its an important part of the biblical story, and it also should lead us to examine our lives and ask ourselves: what building project am I a part of?
Covenant
November 7, 2021 • Brian Watts • Genesis 9
Genesis 9 is a really important chapter for understanding the biblical story and the world we live in today. In this chapter, we see one of the most important words in the Bible, covenant. God makes a covenant to preserve the human race and establishes principles to ensure humanity’s survival and flourishing until He restores the world.