Sermon for February 2nd, 2020
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Proverbs 21:21-31 (OT p.603-604)
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. 22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted. 23 To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble. 24 The proud, haughty person, named “Scoffer,” acts with arrogant pride. 25 The craving of the lazy person is fatal, for lazy hands refuse to labor. 26 All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when brought with evil intent. 28 A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully. 29 The wicked put on a bold face, but the upright give thought to their ways. 30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the Lord. 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 (NT p.213)
6 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Faith & Film VIII: Ford v Ferrari
Three Minute Film Synopsis
The film, which is based on true events, opens on a dark and rainy night, as American race car driver Carol Shelby completes the last stretches of the grueling 24 hour long Le Mans race, one of the oldest and most prestigious automobile races in the world. He goes on to win the race, but then passes out and wakes up in a hospital, where he is told that due to a heart condition, he can no longer race.
Fast forward a few years, and Shelby has transitioned into building and selling race cars. We are also introduced to Ken Miles, a struggling British race car driver living in California who is...difficult to work with. And we are introduced to Henry Ford II, who
"There’s a point at 7,000 RPMs where everything fades. The machine becomes weightless. It disappears. All that’s left is a body moving through space and time. At 7,000 RPM, that’s where you meet it. That’s where it waits for you. I ask you a question, the only question that matters....who are you?"
Reformed and Always Reforming
- Dan Barr
