Clarity
Old and New Stories of Sight
Sermon Series Summer 2020

Overview:
“I once was blind but now I see.” Throughout the grand narrative of scripture you find stories of sight, those whose eyes were opened to what they had not been able to see before. These stories resonate in our day, mostly because experiences like that are very obviously still happening…to us. These are awakening moments that shape us to the core. Once you see something you cannot unsee it. You can’t go back. Clarity changes you.

Schedule:

June 14 Watch Here
Hagar and Ishmael / Eyes opened to Providence
Genesis 21:8-21
“Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.”

June 21: 10am (a cappella)June 21: Noon (instrumental)
Elisha and the Arameans / Eyes opened to Protection
2 Kings 6:8-23
“And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see’.”

June 28 Watch Here
Balaam’s Donkey / Eyes opened to Prevention
Numbers 22:21-41
“Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown.”

July 5: Watch Here
Balaam’s Blessing / Eyes opened to Purpose
Numbers 24:1-14
“…the prophecy of one whose eyes see clearly…who sees a vision from the Almighty, who falls prostrate, and whose eyes were opened…”

July 12: Watch Here
Blind Man at Bethsaida / Eyes opened by Second Touches
Mark 8:22-26
“Once more Jesus put his hand on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.”

July 19: Watch Here
Saul Sees / Eyes opened to Second Chances
Acts 9:1-19
“Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again.”

July 26
Thomas / Eyes opened to a Seeing Beyond
John 24:24-31
“…blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”