"The Last Battle" Watercolor

(Note: There's a slightly newer version of this watercolor here.)

It took me a really long time to get this one done. Seriously. I’m ashamed. I’m using the fact that rocks are really hard to paint as my excuse. And I’m afraid this isn’t a great scan, but you get the idea.

The Last Battle

If you’re familiar with the book, this is the scene when Farsight the Eagle arrives to tell the heroes that the Calormenes have invaded and Narnia is, more or less, dead. It’s very sad.

Theologically, though, it’s also a good illustration of the arrival of a prophetic/apocalyptic word, a shocking pronouncement of the truth that is intended to spur the recipient into some sort of action. Farsight’s message is what allows the heroes of the story to make a decision that eventually leads them to the last battle.

I suppose I should have warned you of spoilers, but it really shouldn't be a surprise that a book titled "The Last Battle" has a last battle in it.

DNA of the Church: Be Holy

Reading: Leviticus 11:44-45; Matthew 5:48-6:4

We’re continuing our series on the DNA of the church by following up last week with its logical extension: loving God should naturally lead into greater holiness.

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Preached on February 21, 2010 at PLWC.

DNA of the Church - Love God

Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 22:34-40

We're continuing our Lenten theme of the DNA of the church with our first proper look at our spiritual DNA, and of course the command to love God is the best place to start.

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Preached on February 14, 2010 at PLWC.

More Than Milk

Reading: Hebrews 5:13-6:12

We're starting our Lenten series a little early this year since we're going to have a couple of weeks of special guest speakers in the middle of Lent proper, and I want to make sure I have enough time to get through this series. This sermon is sort of an introduction to the series, in which we'll be using the illustration of DNA to examine our most basic makeup as Christians.

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Preached on February 7, 2010 at PLWC.