Ephesians 3:14-21 – God’s mercy – Come and know God’s love that surpasses knowledge What is it that you pray for? In 5 years time, will you still be following Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, holding firmly to the gospel and seeking to live in light of the gospel? Rev 2:4… “forsaken their first love” Praying for two things 1) Strengthen…
Ephesians 3:1-13 – God’s Mercy – Having a Gospel Heart What would you be happy to go to prison for? Paul’s ‘squirrel moment’ Eph 3:1 … ‘squirrel moment’ God’s incredible Grace Verses 3-5 …‘mystery that was given to him’ …not a secret (v 6) Making God’s grace known Ephesians 2:7 … make this gospel known verse 10 – the church … to…
God’s Mercy – Come and Belong Churches are messy places. The historical context Gospel based changes changes our relationship with God results in restoration in our relationship with others The past disadvantage of being a gentile … separate from Christ, … excluded from citizenship in Israel … not the recipients of the covenant promises … no hope before God …without God in…
Ephesians 2:1-10 – God’s mercy – Come and be Saved by Grace What they were like Firstly … just like everyone else in the world. Secondly… adopted the values of Satan. Thirdly … naturally sinful. What they deserve … God’s wrath. Depths of God’s grace Ephesians 2:4 … God who is rich in mercy and abounding in love The…
Ephesians 1:15-23 – Come And Know God Better For this reason… Paul’s joyful prayer is a response to news of their faith. To feel this kind of reward, invest in the gospel and people. The challenge: how might we do that? I pray that your eyes may be opened… Our biggest hindrance in faith is undervaluing it. The response is not to…
Ephesians 1:1-14 – Every Spiritual Blessing In Christ Welcome to Ephesians… To the saints in Ephesus… Theory and practice Praise be… This is an invitation to praise (but not a command) What is praise? Why is he doing it? Three reasons for praise: Reason 1: We’re chosen Reason 2: We’re redeemed Reason 3: We know where things are going How should we…
The Gospel And Work Where we’ve been in the last couple of weeks Work was made to be good Like everything, work in this world is corrupted. Work: more than just making a living The story of the world: We all know that there are things wrong in the world We all want to be part of making it better The danger:…
Our Problems With Work … it seems fruitless? … or pointless Question from last week What is the difference between work and leisure? 1. Work can be fruitless Gen 3:17, God affirms Adam’s need to work the ground. But … he will also reap thorns and thistles. Romans 8:22 … all creation groans Living with the thorns and thistles (show picture)…
God’s Plan for Work What picture sums up your view of work? What is Work “the exertion or effort that is done to accomplish something” Work is good God works Perfect people are given work to do What sort of work? … God creates the world … God provides for the world John 5:17, “Jesus said to them, My Father is always…
Deuteronomy 31-34 – The Unsung National Anthem Your team song Moses’ song – Deut 32 The greatness of God The failure of Israel – v 15 … they abandoned the God who made them and rejected their saviour The terrible consequences – v 19ff God’s compassion – v 36 – v 43 … will atone for the sins of those who return…