Joshua series: Shechem and Shoulder (July 21, 2019)

Summary

The sermon explores the theme of Jesus Christ as the bearer of the burdens and names of His people, symbolized by the shoulder (Shechem) in the book of Joshua. It emphasizes that salvation is not a burden for believers to carry but a finished work of Christ, who carries the weight of sin and judgment. The preacher encourages believers to rest in Christ's completed work, bear one another's burdens in love, and find assurance in the eternal life given through faith. Key biblical references include John 3:16-17, Exodus 28:6-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, and Galatians 6:1-2.