Morning: The morning sermon, "The Blessed Joy of Forgiveness," focused on Psalm 32. In this Psalm, David explores the benefits of confession and faith driven obedience. The Psalm urges us to rejoice in the Lord, for his gracious forgiveness. David informs us that the forgiven life is a blessed life. He also warns that unconfessed sin saps the strength and dries up the bones, but that confession brings renewal and joy.
Evening: We looked at two dangerous errors: the failure to know the Scriptures and the power of God, and failure to understand the Scriptures. The first error was gleaned from Jesus' encounter with the Sadducees in Matthew 22:23-35. Jesus tells them that their error resting in not knowing the Scriptures or the power of God. The second principle is drawn from Matthew 9:9-13 and 21:42. In these passages, Jesus challenges the Pharisees' understanding of Scripture. Correct interpretation of and trust in the Scriptures is necessary for healthy growth.
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