Sermon Illustrations on Covenant Love

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Genesis 43:15-34 - Reformed/Calvinist Perspective

In Genesis 43:15-34, the Reformed tradition emphasizes the sovereignty of God in orchestrating events for His covenant people. The reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers illustrates God's providential care, demonstrating that He uses even sinful actions for His ultimate purposes, reflecting the depth of His covenant love.

The importance of confession and repentance in relationshipsTrusting God's sovereignty in difficult circumstancesRecognizing God's grace in our lives despite past failures

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Fireproof: Love as Covenant Commitment - Baptist (1 Corinthians 13)

In the powerful film *Fireproof*, we meet Caleb Holt, a dedicated firefighter whose life is filled with heroic rescues and intense flames, yet his own marriage is on the brink of collapse. The contrast is striking: while he bravely faces...

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adults

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N.T. Wright on God's Covenant Love - Anglican (Romans 5:8)

"Here is the demonstration of God's love—concrete, historical, costly. While we were sinners, Christ died. This is not legal transaction but covenant faithfulness: God keeping His promise to rescue Hi

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adults

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N.T. Wright on Covenant Faithfulness - Anglican (Lamentations 3:22-23)

"'His steadfast love never ceases'—chesed, covenant love, loyal love. Jeremiah laments Jerusalem's fall but clings to covenant faithfulness. The new creation God is faithful; His mercies anticipate re

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adults