Emphasis Preaching Journal
Sermon Illustrations for Fourth Sunday of Advent (2020)
Illustration
2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16
The Hebrew scriptures center on a series of God’s covenants with individuals and with the people of Israel. There’s the covenant with Noah when God promises there will not be another flood. There’s the covenant with Abraham that includes the promise of land and innumerable descendants. There’s the covenant at Sinai that includes the giving of the law. The first two covenants are unconditional. Regardless of what the people do, God will uphold the covenant! The third is conditional. Keep these commandments or there will be consequences.
The Hebrew scriptures center on a series of God’s covenants with individuals and with the people of Israel. There’s the covenant with Noah when God promises there will not be another flood. There’s the covenant with Abraham that includes the promise of land and innumerable descendants. There’s the covenant at Sinai that includes the giving of the law. The first two covenants are unconditional. Regardless of what the people do, God will uphold the covenant! The third is conditional. Keep these commandments or there will be consequences.
