I. The Gospel Sometimes Divides Families (vv. 1-17) A. All Israel United to Resist Evil…Except One (vv. 1-11) B. When a Brother Will Not Listen (vv. 12-17) II. Seek the Lord's Wisdom and Fight His Way (vv. 18-27) A. Prayer Does Not Guarantee Short-Term Success (vv. 18-25) B. Plead Christ's Blood, Repent, Seek God's Favor (vv. 26-27) III. Long Battles, Keep Fighting, Trust the Lord (vv. 28-48) A. Israel Defeated and Slew His Wicked Brother B. "If Any Who is Called a Brother" (1 Cor. 5:11-12) C. No Love and Loyalty Higher than to Christ (Luke 14:26-27) Dealing with the Pain of Christ's Sword (Matt. 10:34-36)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.