The hour has come John 2:4, “Dear Woman, why do you involve me. My time has not yet come”. John 4:21, 23, “A time is coming” John 7:30, John 8:20 John 12:23, “the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” OT expectations Firstly, – Gen 3 “crush the serpent’s head”. John 12:31 – the prince of this world…
How long would you be prepared to wait? Madagascar palm flower. “Would Jesus reclaim Jerusalem?” 1) Getting Jesus half right Palm branches Simon the Maccabee (141 BC) Coinage Psalm 118, “Hosanna Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” Zechariah 9 – The king is coming on a donkey. 2) Authentic honesty Verse 16, “At first his disciples did…
Who is Jesus? John 20:30-31, “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples which are not recorded in this book. But these are written so that you many believe the Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name”. Jesus was at Bethany (show picture x2) “Is Jesus…
A truth worth while living for “We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”. 1 Cor 15:14, if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. verse 19, if only for this life we have hope in Christ then we are to be pitied more than all people. Evidence for Resurrection (http://citybibleforum.org/city/adelaide/episode/fact-or-fiction-resurrection-fairytale)…
The death of Jesus! “The Cross of Christ” – John Stott. Why did Jesus die? View 1 – an example for us to follow. 1 Peter 2:21, “to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps”. View 2 – Because of his love for us Romans 5:8, “but God demonstrated…
What are you prepared to die for? During the 21st Century every 11 minutes a Christian dies for their faith “We believe in the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and his birth by the virgin Mary”. Does it matter? 3 things it can expose. 1) Are words being used honestly? Using the same words with different meaning. Eg: Divinty…
1 Samuel 27-31 God’s chosen people mix with God’s enemies, but don’t join them God works over long periods of time through mighty messes! God’s chosen king is a good and faithful king God’s king will reign
1 Samuel 26 The background (chapter 21-25): Saul is growing increasingly crazy David is on the run, hides from Saul rather than fight him David has the chance to kill Saul and passes it up Saul goes hunting David in the mountains (vs 1–7). David’s chance to kill Saul Option 1: Kill Saul, take the throne. Option 2: Trust God to deliver…
The challenges of following Jesus Jonathan’s attitude to David Saul’s attitude to David David is “God’s Anointed King” = “Messiah” or “Christ” How do we respond to Jesus, the Christ?
What does God think of our failure to heed his word if we have kept all the religious ceremonies? God’s clear command … wipe them off the face of the earth … A long and violent history Firstly – not the desire of a sinful power hungry human leader. Secondly- God’s perfect, just and righteous judgement. Saul’s rejection by God The camp…