Sermons on 7th Commandment
Genesis 26:34-35; 27:46-28:9
In Genesis 26:34-35; 27:46-28:9 we see the contrast between Esau’s marriages and Jacob’s pursuit of a wife. We learn that Christians are only to marry “in the Lord.”
Genesis 19:1-11
In Genesis 19:1-11 we see the heinous sins of Sodom. Angels come into the city and are greeted hospitably by Lot. The men of the city, however, surround the house and attempt to rape the angels. The outcry against the city is justified. We see the same patterns of sin in our own country today, and therefore, should pray fervently for God’s mercy.
Genesis 16:1-16 (Part 1)
Polygamy is one of the difficult questions people typically have about the OT. Why was it permitted? Furthermore, as technology improves questions about reproductive options such as surrogacy and IVF are particularly pressing today. In this sermon, Pastor Grasso addresses the implications of Genesis 16:1-16 for these questions.
Proverbs 7:1-27
In Proverbs 7:1-27 Solomon gives his final exhortation against the sin of adultery. Here the emphasis is on an incident he saw where a young man was tempted and fell into sin. Solomon exhorts us to learn from the example of others who have been destroyed by sin. In a world where examples of the destructive nature of sexual sin are abundant, the wise would do well to notice the end of such sins and to avoid them by the…
Proverbs 6:20-35
In Proverbs 6:20-35 Solomon gives another warning against the sin of adultery, even saying that adultery is worse than other forms of sexual sin. Adultery is by its very nature destructive. Flee this sin. Turn to Christ.
Proverbs 5:1-14, 21-23
In Proverbs 5:1-14, 21-23 Solomon warns against the adulteress who tempts young men to sin. Though sexual sins appear tempting, they lead to death. The wise are able to understand this and live in the fear of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 24:1-5
Issues regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage can be some of the most difficult things to face in life. What does the Bible say about all of these things? In Deuteronomy 24:1-5 Moses addresses laws specifically concerned with remarriage to a formerly divorced spouse. In this sermon Pastor Grasso begins with this text and then goes on to give an overview of the biblical teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage from other parts of Scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:1-18
Deuteronomy 23:1-18 shows that anyone who comes into the presence of God must be holy. These laws restricting access to God and regulating holiness and purity remained in place until the coming of Christ who has so thoroughly cleansed his people that they now have perfect access into his presence.
Song of Songs 1:1-2:7
In the Song of Songs 1:1-2:7 the Shulamite shows her great desire to be with her beloved, and yet she recognizes that love must wait for its proper time (2:7). This passages teaches that mutual affection is important in romantic relationships but that sexual intimacy must wait for marriage. Beyond this, since the Song is about Christ and the Church, the Shulamite’s desire ought to be reflected in the Church’s desire to be with Christ.
Deuteronomy 22:9-30
In Deuteronomy 22:9-30 Moses begins to expound the 7th commandment. Here he shows what entails adultery. The passage teaches that one is to be pure and unmixed with the practices of the world and with unbelievers in marriage (22:9-12), that sex before marriage is wrong (22:13-21), that sex with a married woman is a great sin against God (22:22), that guilt for sexual sins must take circumstances into account (22:23-27), that violations of women obligate the violating man to provide…