Dan Lee
Genesis 50:15-20, Divine Sovereignty and Human ...

Joseph’s declaration in Gen. 50:20 reveals the breathtaking reality of concurrence. At the same time that men intend evil with their action, God intends good with that very action. The intentions reveal to us the two well-established and irrefutable doctrines of sovereignty and human responsibility. These two doctrines hold true to the farther extent of creation, including the fall of Satan, his presence in Eden, and the fall of man. All that has transpired perfectly accords with the eternal purpose of God. History is indeed the unfolding of the plan of God.

Dan Lee
John 17:22-26, For Love and Glory (Part-2)

Jesus prays regarding two kinds of glory. He speaks of glory in the present age for His people’s sanctification. God’s elect grow in conformity to Him as they behold His glory in Christ. Jesus also prays for future glory, that His people behold His full, divine, eternal glory in heaven. We are to behold the glory of God now for our sanctification and the glory of God in the future for our glorification.

Dan Lee
John 17:22-26, For Love and Glory

Jesus concludes His prayer with love and glory. Love is the focus of this sermon. The Lord prays that we would come to experientially know (taste) of the Father’s special love. This is the special love of the Father like His love toward His only begotten Son. Like that love, the Father loved His elect from eternity past and “in love predestined us to adoption as sons.” This is the love which Jesus wants us to savor. May the Holy Spirit reveal to us more and more of this awesome love of God.

Dan Lee
John 17:20-23, Salvation Blessing for the World

Jesus’ prayer reflects the heart of God that seeks salvation blessing for the world. Jesus sees the church as the vehicle by which the elect of God worldwide will come to faith in Him unto salvation. In this first installment on a two part sermon, we explore the facets of the church, our mission, our godliness, and the special love of God toward the elect (next sermon).

Dan Lee
John 17:14-19, A Dangerous Mission

Jesus’ prayer for His disciples is undergirded by the reality of a dangerous mission. He knows we will be hated by the world and targeted by the Devil. As such, we will need divine protection. Hence, He prays, “Keep them from the evil one.” Moreover, we will need to live holy lives if we are to make any meaningful impact for the gospel that reconciles and restored sinners to the holy and righteous Father. Our own lives would have to be sanctified in order for us to be useful to the Lord in leading the rest of His elect to this salvation. Therefore, the Lord prays, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” The word of God that has regenerated us is the same word that will sanctify our lives. May the Holy Spirit through His word evermore conform us to Christ that we would be like Him on earth and make disciples for His honor and glory.

Hebrews 10:19-27, Three Treasures in Christ (Part 3)

With the third treasure in Christ (the gift of the church), God gives us a duty to consider one another (the church) for the purpose of stimulation unto love and good works. There is work for us to do in this life. God saved us from our sins to labor for the Lord, and we hear the calling of our beloved Father to labor alongside each other and ensure that no one is slack in their service to the Lord as we keep our eyes toward the coming of Christ, for whom we want to be ready as a bride for her husband.

Hebrews 10:19-27, Three Treasures in Christ (Part 2)

In this second installment from Hebrews 10:19-27, we consider the second treasure of heaven which Christ has won for us at the cross. We are called to hold fast the confession of our hope (of heaven, that is) without wavering (firmly), for He who promised is faithful. May the Lord grant us wisdom to hold fast this biblical hope of our eternal inheritance in heaven and live as eschatologically minded people.

John 7:40-52, Come to Christ (Part 2)

The second of the Jews’ reaction to Christ was skepticism (7:41b-42). These were people who were only interested in raising objections to the legitimacy of Jesus’ messiahship but not interest in finding the truth. Skepticism must be directed away from the loving and trustworthy God of truth and toward the world and its ideas. May the Lord help us to perceive the biblical logic of love and live as those who wholeheartedly trust in the Lord and His Word.

John 7:40-52, Come to Christ

After the loud invitation of Christ for those who thirst to come to Him, the Jews react and their reactions give us an open window as to how we ought to properly respond to the Lord’s call to come to Him, as well, how we are to relay the message of Christ to others. In this first installment in this series, we look at the confessors of verses 40-41a and their inadequate response to Jesus’ words.

John 7:37-39, Satisfied and Transformed (Part 2)

In this second installment on Satisfied and Transformed, we look more in depth at what John reveals regarding the Holy Spirit’s new covenant work. Believers are to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. In what ways is the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of believers? Listen to find out. May God enable us to be a church of men, women and children full of the Holy Spirit.

John 7:37-39, Satisfied and Transformed

A righted relationship with God through Jesus Christ brings a spiritual satisfaction to the human soul. Jesus calls all those gathered at the feast of Booths to this blessing of God. Jesus offers this spiritual satisfaction as that which is available, conditional and transformative. Are you satisfied in Christ and are you a conduit of His blessing to others? This is what Christ came to bring to everyone who thirsts for the holy God.

John 7:32-36, The Unstoppable Purpose of God

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day wanted to stop His influence from spreading, but they could not. Even though they seek to stop Him now (and will seek to kill Him even in the future), they will not succeed, because the purpose of God is unstoppable, whether it relates to Jesus’ life or His death. And His unstoppable influence continued from Pentecost down through the ages to today when Jesus is continuing to build His church. May the unstoppable proclamation of Jesus Christ advance through His church for the glory of God.