Christian Haslebacher
The sermon emphasises the divine principle: «Israel first, then the nations.» God chose Israel to show peace and justice to all nations. Jesus came to the Jews first and only then was the gospel taken to the gentiles. Despite its failure, Israel remains God’s chosen people, through whom blessing and salvation come to all. Judgement and mercy also follow this principle: first for the Jews, then for the other nations. God’s faithfulness remains. The basic principle is: ISRAEL / THE JEWS FIRST…
A sermon for the Viva Church experience. The model is an excerpt from the Letter to the Hebrews, in which the author recommends the following four points to Christians in difficult situations: Seek God’s presence Hold fast to the confession of confidence Live the faith in love Encourage yourselves in the church.