In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sets the bar high, telling his hearers that they need to be perfect as God is perfect and that their righteousness should surpass that of the Pharisees. This seems an impossible demand! In this talk I grapple with some questions about Jesus’ teaching on the law:
Tag: new covenant
The Promised Child (Genesis 15)
This Sunday I preached at our Baby Dedication service on Genesis 15. Perhaps not the natural choice – Abraham cutting animals in two as he makes a covenant with God! But it did connect nicely with testimonies shared at the service about disappointment, faith, and trusting God’s promises. We considered how covenants worked in the…
A Priest like Melchizedek (Hebrews 7)
On Sunday I continued our series at Oxford Community Church, looking at the identity of Jesus in the letter to the Hebrews. After a few weeks of tantalising hints, we finally spoke about the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek – a priest and king, who receives a fleeting mention in Genesis 14, and then fades into…
Joshua: The New Covenant (Joshua 24)
The book of Joshua ends with a poignant ceremony in Shechem, a place with a rich history. In this talk Liam looks at Joshua 24 and considers our need for a New Covenant. (mp3)
Liam Thatcher 