Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for February 23, 2020
Their Rock and Our Rock
Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47
In our text this morning, Moses is about to leave the people he has led for so long. Some of his parting words are expressed through speaking the words of a song. The song conveys the stark contrast between the security of dependence on God and the futility of devotion to any other focus of worship. It also communicates a timeless and solemn summons: Rely on the only Rock!
Background/Context
-reading of the law prescribed
-Joshua commissioned
Survey of Deuteronomy 31
-ascription and explanation (3-4)
-contrast between unfaithful people and the faithful God (5-18)
-The LORD’S corrective discipline (19-30)
-contrast between the Rock and the rockless (31-38)
-a sovereign declaration (39-43)
-a specific directive (44-47)
Observations about the Rock
-repetition: 8 times in Deut. 32
-firm foundation
-safe refuge
-inexhaustible refreshment
-untroubled rest
-connection to Christ: Matt. 7:24-27 and 1 Cor. 10:1-6
So what?
-Because the LORD alone is a rock, rely on Him exclusively.
-“If God is not our best good, we have no solid good.” (Maclaren)
-“Rock of Ages, cleft for me…” (Toplady)
-“On Christ the solid rock I stand…” (Mote)
Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for February 16, 2020
A Prophet like Moses
Deuteronomy 18:9-22
-Deuteronomy: “Second Law”
-preparation for life in a new land
1. Avoiding Abominable Practices (9-14)
• highlighting the source of blessing
• warning about experimentation
• assumptions about the occult
• catalog of detestable activities
• addressing an unbiblical sentiment
2. Listening to the LORD’S Prophet (15-22)
• distinct contrast
• prophetic succession
• appreciation of the LORD’S holiness
• prophetic authorization
• prophetic discernment
• prophetic fulfillment
3. So What?
• Because the Lord superintends the matter of how He reveals Himself, submit to His wisdom and exalt His Son.
• connection to Christ: Heb. 1:1-4, 3:1-6 and 1 John 5:3-5
• absolutely true…!
Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for February 9, 2020
Guest Speaker: Dr. Christopher Osborne
Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Prayer
Pray According to God’s Will
1 John 5:13-15
No lesson outline available.
Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for February 2, 2020
Preaching the Gospel to Yourself
Deuteronomy 6:1-25
-prior to our text: restatement of the 10 Commandments (5:1-21) and summary of Law giving (5:22-33)
1. The purpose of the instruction (1-3)
• that you may do
• that you may fear…by keeping…
• hear and do
2. The passion expressed in the shema (4-5)
• context of polytheism
• foundational fidelity to the only One you should worship (4:35, 39)
• heart, soul and might: totality of being
3. The proclamation of the passion (6-9)
• on your heart
• diligent teaching
• wherever you are and whatever you are doing
• constant reminders
4. The principle of exclusive worship (10-19)
• remembering the LORD’S provision
• lest you forget…
• a jealous God
• avoidance of disloyalty
5. The power of reviewing the past (20-25)
• brought us out…that He might bring us in…
• for our good always
• connection to Christ (Matt. 22:34-40)
6. So What?
• Because you transmit what you treasure, make sure the LORD is your greatest treasure.
• “May the living God, who is the portion and rest of the saints, make these our carnal minds so spiritual, and our earthly hearts so heavenly, that loving Him and delighting in Him may be the work of our lives.” (R. Baxter)
