Some passages of Scripture challenge us, unsettle us, or seem difficult to reconcile with what we think we know about God. In the Hard Scriptures
sermon series, Dr. Mark Rutland
courageously engages these often-misunderstood texts, bringing biblical clarity, theological depth, and fresh spiritual insight.
This five-part series addresses questions such as the meaning of God’s call to holiness in Leviticus—“Be holy, for I am holy”—and other complex passages that are frequently avoided or misinterpreted. With careful exegesis and pastoral wisdom, Dr. Rutland helps listeners move beyond confusion and discover the life-giving truth behind Scripture’s most challenging words.
Hard Scriptures
is designed to strengthen faith, deepen understanding, and equip believers to approach the Bible with confidence—trusting that even its most difficult passages reveal the character, purposes, and grace of God.
Series Messages:
- Hard Scriptures I: Holiness (ORU090)
- Hard Scriptures II: Revelations (ORU091)
- Hard Scriptures III: Passover (ORU092)
- Hard Scriptures IV: Figs and Mountains (ORU093)
- Hard Scriptures V: Judgment and Intercession (ORU094)
