After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 8:11 – 9:29
In this podcast episode, Pastor Will answered two questions submitted by congregants following his recent sermon on Deuteronomy chapters 8 and 9. The first question addressed how to biblically handle trauma and whether true forgiveness is possible while still experiencing mental anguish. Pastor Will affirmed that forgiveness is a choice distinct from the emotional healing process and that one can forgive while still dealing with the effects of trauma.
The second question asked for practical ways to keep God’s power and grace at the forefront of one’s mind daily. He suggested various spiritual disciplines centered on “preaching the gospel to yourself.” Finally, Pastor Will discussed several other complex theological questions from the sermon text that he found interesting, such as the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility, and God’s anger towards Aaron after the golden calf incident.