A Woman’s Vow- Numbers 30
While the law in Numbers 30 is not for today, I remain convinced of the truth of it, and so its value to translate for us today.
Sermons given over the past 20 years, from five different series on related subjects, doing exposition and application of passages which show the Biblical principles of gender.
While the law in Numbers 30 is not for today, I remain convinced of the truth of it, and so its value to translate for us today.
Though the Old Testament Israelite law is not for today, its principles still hold value and its wisdom still illuminates our intergendered relationships.
How important are women to the work of the gospel? And what is it with me and beer?
The wholesome version of jealousy needs to inform our marriages and worship, because of God’s passion for His people.
I was so pleased to be able to say from the pulpit, “If you have same-sex-attraction, please come here! We’re here to stand w/those who want change in Christ.”
2 propositions: Marriage is predicated on gender difference. Marriage is a place to understand your identity. Because gender is about relationship w/the other.
Pornography is rather like trying to find out about a Beethoven symphony by having somebody tell you about it and perhaps hum a few bars.
Often an intergendered relationship deals the compassion vs. competence spectrum. Our partners help show us our strength and challenge our weakness.
Periodically we must lubricate intergendered love with forgiveness. Christ (using Daniel 9) gives us the way to, going way beyond tips to manage anger.
I find, particularly this passage, Proverbs 30:18-20, awe-inspiring on this topic. Its profundity touches on so much of our experience with this gift.