Emphasis Preaching Journal
Sermon Illustrations for Lent 2 (2022)
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Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
John Wesley notes how in this text God identifies himself as a “shield” for his people (v.1), “to secure them from all destructive evils, a shield ready to them, and a shield round them, should silence all perplexing fears” (Commentary on the Bible, p.37). John Calvin offers thoughtful insights into the nature of God’s promises:
John Wesley notes how in this text God identifies himself as a “shield” for his people (v.1), “to secure them from all destructive evils, a shield ready to them, and a shield round them, should silence all perplexing fears” (Commentary on the Bible, p.37). John Calvin offers thoughtful insights into the nature of God’s promises: