False Shepherds and Fake Sheep (Zechariah 11:1-17)

Zechariah prophesied that the Lord's judgment is going to come to all people. This means that it is upon those outside the believing or covenant community as well as those inside the community or the church. Zechariah warns the false shepherds they will be judged. Zechariah also points out a troubling time when his people treat one another as commodities to be traded rather than fellow members of Christ. Zechariah leaves us to see that our only hope is bowing our necks under the Lord's redeeming mercy.

(Sunday August 28, 2022)

Shepherded through Exile (Micah 2:12-13)

The Lord is a good shepherd.  So, if the Lord is good why is it that people who have not contributed to the problem in Israel still face exile?  How does this show that God is good?  We can see that exile is part of the punishment for Israel, but what is encouraging about exile?

Don’t Worry He’s Sovereign: Betrayal (Mark 14:27-52)

This is a narrative that is not that encouraging read.  The disciples are told that they will abandon Christ, Christ collapses, Judas betrays Christ, and his disciples fall asleep instead of praying after claiming to be heroes of the faith.  So, what do we do with this discouragement?  How can we see the sovereign hand of God in the midst of all that transpires in this story?