Sermon Recap 2-20-11

Morning: The sermon, "Life in Contrast," examined Ecclesiastes 10:12-20. In this passage, Solomon contrasts the wise life with the foolish life. By exposing the dangers of folly, he drives his listeners toward the path of wisdom.

He begins by contrasting the words of the wise with the words of the foolish. The words of the wise are gracious. They give life. The words of the fool bring death and destruction. They are filled with empty promises, lies, ect. The fool speaks about what he doesn't know, and never stops talking.

He then contrasts foolish leadership with wise leadership. Those who follow immature (servant/child) leaders imitate their mistakes. Those who follow those of noble leaders reap the benefits.

Solomon contrasts the wise life with a foolish life. Laziness is a distinguishing characteristic of a fool. They also pursue pleasure. A fool gives full event to their rage, without any concern for who is listening.

Evening: Foundations session 12 dealt with Moses. We looked at Exodus 1:1-Deut. 34:12, Acts 7:17-42; Acts 3:22-23; Heb. 3:1-6; 11:23-28; 2 Cor. 3:7-15.

Here are some of the highlights of Moses' life:

• The anticipation (Ex. 1:1-22; Gen. 15:13-16; 50:24-25; Heb.11:22) 
• His birth (Ex. 2:1-10)
• Man on the run (Ex. 2:11-25)
• The burning bush (Ex. 3:1-4:17)  
• At Sinai
• Intercessor (Ex. 32:11-14, 30-35)
• Friend of God (Ex. 33:7-23)
• Hears "Yahweh" (Ex. 34:1-9)
• Radiant Glow (Ex. 34:29-35; 2 Cor. 3:17-15)
• Act of treason (Num. 20:1-13)
• Appointment of Joshua (Num. 27:12-23)    
• Death of Moses (Deut. 34:1-12)

Moses and Jesus

Deut. 18:17-19; Acts 3:22-23; Heb. 3:1-6

Principles

• God's plan cannot be stopped, he will always make a way.
• God has compassion upon his people.
• God's solution for evil in the world is to send a deliverer.
• Things work out better, when we wait for God's timing.
• God demands holiness.
• God enables the called.
• God demands that we acknowledge and display his glory to the world.
• Disobedience is costly.