Due to a technical issue, the audio recording of the sermon and the bible readings are unavailable; however the transcript of the sermon is provided. Amos Sermon 03 – Amos 2.6-3.2 – The Peril Of Privilege – Transcript Amos 2:6-3:2 – The Peril of Privilege Readings: Amos 2:6-3:2, Romans 3:9-31 The reasons for God’s judgement (v6b-8) a) Took advantage of the weak,…
Please visit The Bible Project for a short video overview on the book of Amos Amos 1:3-2:5 – The Problem of Guilt The circle of judgment – God speaks to the neighbours What’s happening in Amos 1 and 2? – Starting with the words that Israel wants to hear – Who are these people? Getting to know Israel’s neighbourhood, starting with 6…
Please visit The Bible Project for a short video overview on the book of Amos Amos 1:1-2 – The Message The Lord roars from Zion … Verse 1: Meeting the cast: Uzziah, Jeroboam II and Amos History matters because these are real people and our real God Reading the Old Testament From Genesis to 2 Kings, a story of people who reject…
What Should Be A Christian Response To Refugees? A crisis… what to do with refugees? “Let everyone who wants to come to our country.” “stop people coming at all costs.” The size of the problem. In 2014 – 59.5 million forcibly displaced people worldwide – 38.2 million were IDP’s – 19.5 million were refugees – 1.8 million were asylum seekers. In 2016…
The Christian and Domestic Violence A real story 1 in 3 women … experienced physical violence since 15 years old (2.56 million women). NSW (12 years) 1000 murders related to domestic violence, 92 % of the victims were female 100% of domestic violence related murders were as a result of male driven domestic violence. What is domestic violence? “Domestic violence is a…
Matthew 16:1-28 – The King Must Die … coming to terms with the reality of just who Jesus is? Another attempt to trap Jesus … the sign of Jonah. Matthew 12:39-40, “He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and…
Matthew 15:1-39 – Defiled? No pastoral visit … coming FROM Jerusalem “Why don’t your disciples obey our long-held traditions?” How can a person who is ceremonially unclean be right with God? … nullified the word of God for the sake of their human traditions. A bigger problem. Isaiah 29:13 “These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from…
Jesus, Man and God Matthew 14:1-36 Jesus: A prophet without honour Herod and John the Baptist A very ‘human miracle’: Feeding the 5000 – Jesus’ desire and need for rest – Jesus’ compassion as a model for us – Food … a very human need A very divine miracle: Walking on Water – Jesus comes out to the disciples – Jesus the…
Why Jesus Spoke in Riddles? Matthew 13:1-58 If you were building a kingdom … “The kingdom of heaven is like …” – The chapter: A collection of related parables – What are parables? – Why does Jesus use them? The kingdom parables in Matthew 13 … – The Sower – The Weeds – The Mustard Seed – The Yeast – The Hidden…
What Is Good and Moral? Matthew 12:1-50 How do you know if something is morally OK? 1. Accusation 1 – You are Unlawful (vv1-14) • 3 OT examples • Lord of the Sabbath • Healing on the Sabbath? • Who determines what is moral and good? 2. Accusation 2 – You are Evil (vv22-45) • Problem of logic • What is “unforgivable…