24-0908a - God’s Proclamation, Part 1, Mike Mathis
Bible Readers: Roger Raines and John Nousek

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God’s Proclamation, Part 1

Summary of Transcript (0:04 - 35:08)

Scripture Readings:

1st Scripture Reading (0:04 - 0:30), Roger Raines

  • First scripture reading from the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 34.

  • Jesus saw a large crowd, had compassion because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and began teaching them.

2nd Scripture Reading (0:34 - 1:06), John Nousek

  • Second reading from Romans 2:4: God’s goodness leads to repentance.

Summary

Preacher: Mike Mathis

(1:06 - 2:11) Division of the Lesson

  • Speaker welcomes the congregation and introduces the sermon,

  • Noting the Lesson will be divided into two parts: morning and evening.

(2:13 - 3:38) Perceptions of God and Introduction to Exodus 34

  • Some view God as angry or judgmental; speaker aims to show a more compassionate God.

  • References Exodus 34, where Moses receives the second set of stone tablets after the people sinned by worshipping a golden calf.

(3:39 - 5:03) Moses Breaks the Tablets

  • Moses breaks the first tablets out of anger after witnessing the golden calf worship.

(5:05 - 7:29) God’s Proclamation and Command to Moses

  • God commands Moses to bring new tablets, ascends Mount Sinai, and hears God’s proclamation, which emphasizes God’s mercy, goodness, and truth.

(7:34 - 9:24) God’s Proclamation - Merciful, Gracious, and Just

  • God’s proclamation highlights His attributes: merciful, gracious, patient, and forgiving, but also just, punishing the guilty across generations.

(9:25 - 10:54) The Power of God’s Name

  • Speaker discusses the power and authority in God’s name, which should inspire awe, not just fear.

(10:08 - 14:37) God’s Mercy and Compassion in the Old Testament and New Testament

  • God’s mercy demonstrated in freeing Israelites from Egypt and dividing them from the Egyptians during the plagues.

  • Jesus also shows compassion, healing the sick and feeding the hungry, as seen in Mark 6:34.

(14:37 - 19:33) Jesus' Compassion and Miracles

  • Jesus’ compassion leads Him to heal the sick and feed the multitudes, performing miracles like feeding 4,000 people with seven loaves and a few fish.

(19:33 - 22:11) Jesus’ Healing and Preaching

  • Jesus miraculously heals the blind, lame, and lepers, and preaches the gospel to the poor, reflecting God’s graciousness.

(22:12 - 24:43) God’s Patience and Long-suffering with Israel

  • Despite Israel’s complaints and disobedience, God shows patience, even when the Israelites refuse to enter the Promised Land due to fear.

(24:45 - 26:55) Moses Intercedes and God’s Judgment

  • Moses intercedes when God considers punishing the Israelites. God spares the nation but punishes those responsible for leading the people astray, allowing only the younger generation to enter the Promised Land.

(26:57 - 27:29) Israelites Wander in the Wilderness for 40 Years

  • Israelites wandered for 40 years in the wilderness as a result of their disobedience and failure to enter the Promised Land.

  • The generation that refused to enter the land died in the wilderness.

(27:31 - 28:58) New Testament: God’s Long-suffering

  • Romans 2:4 and Romans 9:22-24 highlight God’s patience and long-suffering.

  • God’s patience allows time for people to repent and receive mercy, for both Jews and Gentiles.

(28:58 - 30:50) God’s Mercy for All

  • God’s long-suffering is meant to lead people to repentance, as noted in 2 Peter 3:9.

  • He does not wish for anyone to perish, but for everyone to come to repentance.

(30:52 - 31:29) God’s Patience Has Limits

  • While God is patient, His patience does not last indefinitely.

  • We should not test His patience, but instead repent before it’s too late.

(31:30 - 32:34) Misconceptions About God’s Nature

  • Some people falsely believe that God is mean or selective in who will be saved.

  • The speaker emphasizes that there is something people can do: choose to repent.

(32:37 - 33:16) Imitating God’s Mercy

  • As God is merciful, gracious, and long-suffering, we should strive to imitate His character.

  • Repentance and baptism are essential for salvation, as noted in Mark 16:16.

(33:17 - 34:38) God’s Consistency in Old and New Testaments

  • Though God’s actions may seem different between the Old and New Testaments, He remains the same God.

  • In the Old Testament, He dealt with an earthly nation; now, He governs a spiritual kingdom.

(34:41 - 34:59) Call to Repentance

  • The speaker calls for those who have departed from God to return before it’s too late.

(35:02 - 35:08) Closing Invitation

  • The sermon concludes with an invitation to come forward and repent while standing and singing.