World’s worst Job An awkward situation Why did he do it? 1) Humility and Service John 13:12-16 “When he had finished washing their feet he put on his clothes and returned to his place.” Do you understand what I have done for you? he asked them. “You call me teacher and Lord, and rightly so for that is what I am. Now…
What will tomorrow bring? God’s Just Judgement God is faithful Faithful to his covenant promise. So what will the shoot be like? Isaiah 11:2-4 In that Day? When is this going to be? “peace on earth” ? The approaching mountains… For us today! 1) Praise God Is 12:1 … even in the face of coming judgement 2) Tell the nations all that…
What is it that you fear? Luke 12:4, “Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear. Fear him who after killing the body, has power to throw you into hell”. Ecclesiastes 12:13 – “Now all has been heard, here is the conclusion of…
Intro: The significance of Uzziah’s death We need some grace, desperately. A new encounter with God (v1-4) – Holiness A new awareness of sin (vv 5-7) – conviction, confession, cleansing A new realism in service (vv8-13) – commission, reaction, hope Conc: What God does in Isaiah, he can do in his people.
What is it in life that is breaking or has broken your heart? 1) Why God’s heart is breaking (v 1-7) It ONLY produced bad fruit – verse 2 What God is going to do? – verse 5 Jeremiah 2:21-22 Mark 12 How v 1-7 might impact us today? – Is God going to be happy with our fruit? – Rev 4:11…
What do you do with the wayward child? What Judah has done? – Rebelled against God – v2-4 – Despite the cost – v5-9 – Meaningless worship – v 10-17 God’s offer of a fresh start – v 18-20 The Reality of corrupt religious leadership – v 21-23 Judgement and Restoration For us today 1) God has the only solution to sin…
Jesus’ authority – What’s at stake? Driven by fear (11vv18, 27-28) Frozen by fear (vv31-33) Misplaced fear (12vv1-12) Two possibilities John the Baptist 11vv29-30 Jesus v33 Application What difference does this make? References: Mk 1:22; 2:5-7,10-12,16; 3:22; 4:39-41; 5:7,15,29,17,33-36,41-42; 6:7,12-13,18,26-29,41-43,49-50; 7:8,34-35; 8:25,29; 9:7,24,26; 10:21-22,29,32; 11:15-18; 12:42; 14:43,50; 15:31-32; 16:8; Lk12v4-5; Jesus Freaks Vol2: (p157-59)
Salvation and young children – Mark 10:13-16 “anyone who will not receive the KOG like a child will never enter it.” Salvation and the rich young ruler – Mark 10:17-31 “Good teacher what must I do to inherit Eternal life?” … sell your possessions and come follow Jesus. Question: How do you get into heaven? … Answer: By following Jesus 100% BUT…
1) Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God must die (Mark 9:30-32) Mark 8:31 2) The nature of greatness under Jesus (Mark 9:33-37) 3) The nature of true fellowship (Mark 9:38-41) 4) The Danger of sin (Mark 9:42-50) 5) God’s will for Marriage (Mark 10:1-12) Matt 19, 1 Cor 7 Qu: Are you willing to be discipled by Jesus and take your…