Del Cerro Baptist Church

Paul continues in this word of praise by counting the blessings of those who are in Christ. This week's passage centers around the redemption we have in Christ and the revelation we have of Christ.

Paul emphasizes that the blessings we have in Christ are "in the heavenly places," why is this such an important idea in Christianity? Why does it matter?

Who is Paul? What are saints? What does it mean to be greeted by God?

Through Joseph we learn what it means to trust God.

As Jacob dies and is buried we observe the foundations for the Christian understanding of death.

As we arrive at Jacob's blessing of Joseph we find that Jacob truly is hoping in what is to come.

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

Out of all of Jacob's life, this day when he adopts and blesses his grandsons is the day that Hebrews 11 says is proof of his faith. Why?

God teaches Jonah (and us) about his mercy. Christians should be disciples of Christ in how we show mercy- we shouldn't be like Jonah.

Joseph establishes his family in Egypt, blesses Pharaoh, feeds Israel, feeds the nations, Jacob is blessed, Jacob asks to be removed from Egypt. This story follows the shape of an X (chiasm) with the center being Joseph's provision of food for Israel and the nations

God brought Jacob's family to Goshen in Egypt, to preserve his people and the seed of the promise.

Mary Magdalene is moved from unbelief to faith in Christ throughout John 20. What happened? Does our path to faith follow hers?

Joseph's brothers meet him face to face and when he finally reveals himself to them they know his forgiveness. Joseph's story points us forward to our reconciliation with God in Christ.

Joseph uses one last "test" to force a confrontation with the brothers. Judah's response is unlike any in the book of Genesis and is a precursor to Christ's work for us.

Mark 10:45 tells us that Jesus came to ransom and serve. Surprisingly, the roots of this go way back to Judah and Joseph!

The brothers go down to Egypt to buy grain and meet their (hidden) exalted brother. Joseph's interaction with them is a bit unusual. In this sermon we explore why Joseph behaves the way he does.

In John 2, Mary tells the servants at the wedding, "Do whatever he tells you." That phrasing seems to echo Pharaoh's words from Genesis 41 "Go to Joseph, do whatever he tells you." Is there a connection between these two commands?

What does it mean that Christians are "called to freedom"? What has Christ freed us to?

God's timing comes to fruition and Joseph is brought out of the pit to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. What does this passage tell us about God?

The Lord fulfills his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in Joseph and He is present with Joseph. Joseph's righteousness points us forward to a greater righteousness.

Why are elders often called shepherds? Why are God's people often called his flock? What are the responsibilities of shepherds/elders/pastors in the church?

The Bible often talks about "freedom," especially with regards to the Gospel. What does it mean that Christians are free? What is Christian Freedom?

The Bible makes a thorough case for the reality that those who follow God in Christ will suffer for Christ. How is it that Christians in the west seem to avoid this?

We are to have the mind of Christ in our approach to suffering. But what does this mean? And what does it have to do with sin and temptation?

Through a bit of an unexpected path, Peter moves from a discussion about Jesus' declaration of victory over the watchers to baptism. What is the connection between these seemingly unrelated topics?

How are we to understand the imperatives of 1 Peter? Why should we obey the commands of the New Testament?

With the use of an old story from Genesis, Paul reframes the debate about the law. What does it me to be born of the Spirit?