The Grace Life Church Matt MacNaughton

The Day of the Lord will bring together not only the remnant of Israel but also all those who desire to obey Him. There will be a great war and complete elimination of sin, with complete destruction for those who choose not to follow God. The victory belongs to God alone!

The treasures of this world are empty while the treasures of heaven are eternal. We can only choose one and what we choose to gather reveals what our heart truly values.

God’s judgment against Israel and Judah comes about from the unjust and selfish actions of their political and spiritual leaders. He has clearly set out His desire for his people, and His accusations are based on their willful defiance against His law. Destruction is imminent and deserved. Despite all this, God will keep His promise and eventually restore and reunite His people.

Sin is a deadly enemy. We don’t casually pet it, but actively seek to destroy it. When temptation comes, through the Lord’s strength, we run to the One who will deliver us.

Psalm 110 is about Christ fulfilling two roles – King and High Priest. It shows Christ’s role as king over all and in complete control, and when we recognize who Christ is it makes the gospel that much more intense in God’s love and grace toward sinners.

The Book of Jonah gives us a glimpse into the future as we look to Jesus, the one who obey the Father, went to sinners, and shared a message of hope and salvation through his death and resurrection.